Techie claiming to be Microsoft employee says he is about to be laid off, but is 'relieved': 'Watching good people...'A techie claiming to be a Microsoft employee, anticipating his job loss, found unexpected relief instead of distress. For months, he observ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: reportU.S. companies have continued to trim headcount in recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the technology, media and finance s...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
ET Graphics: Code takes over the cubicles as tech companies toss staff for AI growthSince the beginning of 2026, over 120,000 tech employees have been laid off across more than 200 companies including Meta, Amazon and Oracl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Roman Proverb of the Day: 'Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery...'- A timeless lesson on companionship, loyalty, and the healing power of human connectionA timeless Roman proverb, often attributed to Cicero, highlights friendship's profound impact: it amplifies joy and halves sorrow. This anc...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
'AI FOMO': Why this Google techie left the tech giant even after getting Rs 9.5 crore salaryA former Google account executive, Yousuf Imran, quit his high-paying job after earning nearly $1 million, citing fears of layoffs and the ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by Meg Cabot: 'As you age, you lose friends. With luck, you will be able to hang on to your true friends. Because friends like that are more precious than all the tiaras in the world' - A timeless lesson on friendship by The Princess Diaries authorAuthor Meg Cabot's simple yet memorable quote from The Princess Diaries reminds us that as we grow older, some friendships naturally fade. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
Psychology says people who are friends with their ex-spouses' current partners aren't avoiding healthy boundaries: What this behavior reveals about emotional maturityPsychology says people who are friends with their ex-spouses' current partners often show an ability to separate past relationships from pr...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
Amish proverb of the day: ‘When you speak, always remember that God is one of your listeners’ - A lesson on mindful speech and integrityAn old Amish proverb, "When you speak, always remember that God is one of your listeners," offers a profound lesson in mindful communicatio...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'A wound inflicted by a friend...' Life lessons from African proverb on emotional attachments, trauma, betrayal and trustBest proverb of the day highlights the saying, "A wound inflicted by a friend does not heal." This proverb explains how betrayal by someone...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Best Italian Proverb of the Day: "Distance does not extinguish friendship." A life lesson on the strength of true friendshipBest Proverb of the day: The Italian proverb "Distance does not extinguish friendship" teaches that genuine friendships survive physical se...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Umenziwa kakohlwa kukohlwa umenzi' - 'The one who is injured does not forget, but the one who inflicts the injury...'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A timeless Zulu proverb, "The one who is injured does not forget, but the one who inflicts the injury forgets," po...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Idiom of the Day: “Give someone the cold shoulder” — Life lessons on silence , ignorance, rejection and why sometimes people choose silence over wordsIdiom of the Day: In life, silence can sometimes carry more meaning than words. The idiom “give someone the cold shoulder” describes the ac...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Psychology explains why lending money to friends can damage a friendship; even when it's returnedLending money to friends can unexpectedly strain relationships, a 2024 study reveals. Lenders often feel a sense of ownership and develop e...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Virgo ♍ July 2026 Horoscope, Monthly Predictions: Unexpected Delays Could Open the Door to Bigger Opportunities♍ Virgo Monthly Horoscope (1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026): The Virgo Monthly Horoscope indicates a month focused on career and long-term ...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work culturesAn Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
‘Not everyone who is silent is disconnected’: ‘Rude’ employee everyone expected to be fired gets promoted instead for one unexpected reasonA quiet, seemingly aloof employee, often overlooked in a bustling office, unexpectedly became a hero. While colleagues gossiped and sociali...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
People in their 40s suddenly realise their closest friends are no longer the same. Studies say the silent friendship breakup happens after adults lose this childhood habitWhy friendship ends: As people enter their forties, close friendships often quietly fade due to increased responsibilities and diverging li...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST