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From Devil Wears Prada to the Indian offices: What the perfect first boss actually looks like
June 9, 2026 19:00 IST
Experts and professionals explain how first managers influence career success, workplace confidence, leadership skills, and long-term mental well-being.
Anushka Sharma was once subtly bullied at fashion week, says designer Saisha Shinde
June 9, 2026 09:30 IST
As Saisha Shinde recalls Anushka Sharma being sidelined, expert decodes the emotional impact of subtle bullying
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June 8, 2026 16:55 IST
"Before she would go on to set and film, she had an assistant with a hand mirror and he would hold it in front of her face and she would like fix her hair and go, 'Okay, I'm ready'," the stylist recalled.
Ankur Warikoo will fire anyone who creates urgency at work, but can your job actually function without it?
June 7, 2026 16:00 IST
Nothing is urgent: Experts and corporate managers weigh in on content creator Ankur Warikoo’s unconventional rule, breaking down the crucial difference between ineffective administrative control and the genuine responsiveness required to keep businesses running.
‘6.30 am office shuru hota hai’: Indian man reflects on US work culture; expert weighs in
June 5, 2026 00:00 IST
An Indian man living in the US has sparked debate about differences in work culture, productivity, and time management between America and India.
Janhvi Kapoor lauds Telugu film industry’s work hours: ‘Nap for 20 minutes’; expert weighs in
June 2, 2026 17:20 IST
Following the ongoing industry-wide discussion around working hours and work-life balance on film sets, a young talent like Kapoor's comments throw light on the importance of striking balance.
‘Expect you to bring food for them’: The rise of ‘friend bombing’ in offices
May 23, 2026 11:53 IST
Friend bombing can blur the line between genuine friendship and emotional obligation. Experts explain the red flags, boundaries and emotional impact.
Amitabh Bachchan’s sleep hack: How classical music helps him unwind at 80+
May 14, 2026 16:59 IST
Amitabh Bachchan shares his nighttime ritual as experts warn about the severe risks of chronic sleep deprivation.
The ‘chutti’ irony: Why professionals in India are taking leave just to finish office work
May 14, 2026 16:08 IST
According to the 2025 Work Trend Index, employees face up to 275 interruptions a day. Between "urgent" emails, useless meetings, and office cake-cutting ceremonies, the actual work only happens when the office is out of sight.
Why high achievers are quitting at the top of their game, choosing mental peace over fameSubscriber Only
May 10, 2026 16:06 IST
People from different walks of life explain why it’s important to pause and choose what’s dearer to the heart.
‘She has a daughter…’: Kangana Ranaut on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour schedule demand; psychiatrist on ways to build healthier schedules
April 18, 2026 16:56 IST
"She's also earned that place where people are going to say, wait a minute, I want her," Kangana Ranaut added
Renuka Shahane revisits Shah Rukh Khan’s early days of grit and discipline: ‘I have seen him shoot for 36 hours at a stretch’; expert decodes the trait
April 14, 2026 20:00 IST
"He just came up to me and said, 'Listen, if you are an actor, if the director asks you to jump into a well, you have to. You will not think too much," recalled the actor
‘What face pack is that’: The viral Zoom moment that exposed a generational shift at work
April 10, 2026 12:30 IST
When a Gen Z recruit joined a CEO-led Friday call in a green neem face mask and a towel, she didn’t just spark a viral prank, she ignited a much-needed debate about what professionalism looks like today.
The real reason Gen Z is chasing ‘lazy girl jobs’
April 9, 2026 19:00 IST
Psychologist explains the psychological shift toward sustainable work and outcome-based productivity in modern careers.
‘Maine dara diya ki tu sahi se nahi karega toh…’: How Farah Khan scared Jimmy Shergill into his iconic Mohabbatein debut
April 4, 2026 20:00 IST
Fear of judgment can sometimes stifle creative expression because the individual becomes more focused on avoiding mistakes
‘Shift sulking’: The silent burnout trend that is more contagious than you think
April 3, 2026 22:00 IST
Is your team physically present but emotionally absent? ‘Shift sulking’ is more than just a bad mood; it’s a contagious form of withdrawal that signals deep-rooted burnout.
4 in 10 companies are posting ‘fake’ jobs: Inside the ‘ghost hiring’ trend and 3 ways to spot such a listing before you apply
April 3, 2026 01:00 IST
From signalling growth to investors to building secret talent pipelines, ‘ghost hiring’ is transforming the job market into a minefield of inactive listings.
‘I had some insecurity’: When Juhi Chawla turned down working opposite Madhuri Dixit due to ‘ego problems’; how comparisons can erode self-worth
March 31, 2026 20:00 IST
Interestingly, when the two finally worked together years later in Gulab Gang (2014), Madhuri remarked, “I never thought of her as my competitor…”
Why Gen Z is embracing ‘lily padding’ to build careers
March 26, 2026 22:00 IST
Understand the ‘lily padding’ phenomenon and how younger professionals are redefining career stability through mobility, skill-building, and flexibility.
‘I learnt what not to do’: Why Akshay Kumar credits father-in-law Rajesh Khanna’s mistakes for his own career longevity; expert on its benefits
March 19, 2026 17:56 IST
Akshay Kumar reveals his greatest lessons came from Rajesh Khanna’s mistakes. An expert explains why observing failure builds the caution and realism necessary for long-term success.