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Bengaluru techie says he 'lost 3 years' at Zoho: How constant stress and self-doubt made him lose interest in coding before a workplace change helped him rebuild his confidence

Bengaluru techie says he ‘lost 3 years’ at Zoho: How constant stress and self-doubt made him lose interest in coding before a workplace change helped him rebuild his confidence

Getting your dream job is often seen as the beginning of a successful career. But what happens when the workplace you once hoped to join slowly becomes a source of stress, anxiety and self-doubt? For Kewal Agrawal, a former Zoho employee who now works as a senior product manager at Flipkart, the answer came after…

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Psychology says people with strong verbal skills may overthink more: Why one awkward conversation can turn into hours of mental replay, imagined arguments and unanswered questions

Psychology says people with strong verbal skills may overthink more: Why one awkward conversation can turn into hours of mental replay, imagined arguments and unanswered questions

A conversation may last five minutes, but its impact can stretch well into the night. A person might remember a sentence they used, wonder how it sounded to someone else and imagine what they could have said instead. Soon, one small interaction becomes a long mental discussion, complete with different explanations, imagined replies and arguments.This…

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In 2023, Patrick Mahomes moved into his custom Missouri compound; the eight-acre estate shows how far he's come | NFL News

In 2023, Patrick Mahomes moved into his custom Missouri compound; the eight-acre estate shows how far he’s come | NFL News

Patrick Mahomes owns real estate only in Missouri and Texas, the two states tied to his job and his childhood. (Getty Images) Patrick Mahomes moved his family into a custom-built compound in Belton, Missouri, in 2023, nearly three years after he bought the land. He paid a reported $400,000 for eight empty acres in September…

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Olympics once gave out medals for poetry: First literature gold in 1912 went to the Games’ own founder, who had entered under two fake names | More sports News

Olympics once gave out medals for poetry: First literature gold in 1912 went to the Games’ own founder, who had entered under two fake names | More sports News

The Olympics once featured artistic competitions, awarding medals for poetry, music and painting. In 1912, the Games’ founder secretly entered the literature contest under two pseudonyms and won gold/ Image: X At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, competitors could win gold without running, jumping or throwing anything. They could submit a poem, compose a piece of…

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No weddings, fewer babies: Why China's marriage numbers have hit an alarming 18-year low

No weddings, fewer babies: Why China’s marriage numbers have hit an alarming 18-year low

China’s marriage numbers just hit an eighteen-year low, and the takeaway is pretty clear: young people in the country simply aren’t tying the knot anymore.According to new figures published by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, only 4.65 million couples registered their marriages during the first nine months of the year. Over that exact same stretch,…

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Mbappe's Mao remarks spark China backlash: Real Madrid, LaLiga face growing pressure despite apology as diplomatic talks continue | Football News

Mbappe’s Mao remarks spark China backlash: Real Madrid, LaLiga face growing pressure despite apology as diplomatic talks continue | Football News

Kylian Mbappe (Reuters Photo) Kylian Mbappe‘s attempt to explain a viral internet meme has triggered an escalating controversy in China, putting the Real Madrid forward’s commercial partnerships and LaLiga’s broadcasting relationship with the country under scrutiny. More than a week after the French superstar’s remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked outrage, the fallout…

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At 11, Noida's Aaradhya Jain built a ₹10,000 smart cane for elderly and visually impaired people; she later presented her invention at a United Nations health summit in Bangkok

At 11, Noida’s Aaradhya Jain built a ₹10,000 smart cane for elderly and visually impaired people; she later presented her invention at a United Nations health summit in Bangkok

Image courtesy: India Book of Records An 11-year-old girl from Noida has developed an artificial intelligence-powered smart cane designed to help elderly people and those with visual impairments navigate their surroundings, monitor certain health-related readings and alert family members in case of a fall. Called STAMBHA, the prototype combines obstacle detection, a camera, voice assistance…

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Sehwag's quickfire fifty, Ishan Sood's three-wicket haul power India U-19 to big win over Nepal in Under-19 Asia Cup opener | Cricket News

Sehwag’s quickfire fifty, Ishan Sood’s three-wicket haul power India U-19 to big win over Nepal in Under-19 Asia Cup opener | Cricket News

Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag India Under-19 began their Under-19 Asia Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win over Nepal Under-19 on Friday, after fast bowler Ishan Sood’s three-wicket spell with the new-ball set up a straightforward chase for the openers in Al Amerat, Oman.Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani remained unbeaten as…

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