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empathy news

Let ‘healing touch’ also reflect in your conduct: Rajnath to young docs at KGMU convocation

The 22nd convocation of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow (Sourced)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 09:15 am IST

Fintech executive gives away window seat on Delhi-Pune flight, receives a lesson

Fintech executive gives up window seat for a young boy on flight.
Updated on Jul 11, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Bengaluru man says stranger gave up airport lounge access for his family

A Bengaluru man recalled a kind stranger’s gesture for his family at Bengaluru airport.
Published on Jul 07, 2026 02:33 pm IST

‘India was mocked, Europe gets empathy’: Polish woman on heatwave reactions

A Polish woman has defended India against double standards in global media coverage.
Published on Jul 02, 2026 11:59 am IST

Mental health Professionals need time to recharge too

Mental health
Published on Jun 28, 2026 09:01 am IST

Quote of the day by Sushmita Sen: ‘Don't antagonise your voice, make it…’

Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen encourages the importance of self expression with dignity and respect.
Updated on May 29, 2026 07:15 am IST

Leadership | With Kintsugi, reimagining value in the age of AI 2.0

AI can help us work faster and smarter, but compassion, wisdom, trust and understanding people’s realities are still deeply human strengths. (Shutterstock)
Published on May 24, 2026 03:26 am IST

Hearts and crafts: Simran Mangharam on what it takes to show up for a loved one

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A still from the film Up (2009). Sometimes I think children’s movies do the best job of reminding us that there are better versions of our selves that we can be.
Updated on May 17, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Manager offers 2-day period leave to female employee, internet divided

The post quickly gained traction online, with social media users divided over the interaction.
Updated on May 17, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Quote of the day by Shah Rukh Khan: ‘Our values are our values. They don’t…’

Read more to find out what King Khan had to say about respecting other people's perspectives.
Published on Apr 19, 2026 08:59 am IST

Viral video of Hyderabad security guard under mosquito net sparks debate

Video of a Hyderabad security guard on duty under a mosquito net went viral.
Published on Apr 19, 2026 12:00 am IST

5 ways intuitive empaths see and experience the world differently

5 ways intuitive empaths see and experience the world differently
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 12:28 am IST

Quote of the day by Irrfan Khan: ‘Kindness just makes life more bearable…’

Irrfan Khan's quote comes from a 2020 interview conducted by Reader's Digest.
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Scooter rider crashes into car in Bengaluru, owner’s calm response wins praise

In Bengaluru, a scooter hit a car, but the driver responded calmly and offered help, winning appreciation online.
Published on Mar 22, 2026 02:59 pm IST

SBI employee steps out to help disabled man complete formalities, wins praise

The video has garnered more than 3 million views.
Published on Jan 19, 2026 11:10 pm IST

CJI highlights need to bend arc of justice towards communities that need it most

CJI highlights need to bend arc of justice towards communities that need it most
Published on Jan 03, 2026 03:32 pm IST

Woman denied WFH after manager equates menstrual cramps with headache

A woman shared that her manager refused WFH for menstrual pain and likened her cramps to a headache.
Published on Nov 25, 2025 09:03 pm IST

For better or worse, we’re a multiverse: Life Hacks by Charles Assisi

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René Magritte’s La Decalcomanie (1966): The various selves we could have been continue to shape us, through traces they leave behind and by their very absence too. (WikiArt)
Updated on Nov 22, 2025 08:33 pm IST

Woman shares founder’s compassionate note announcing menstrual leave

A woman shared a founder’s message introducing a menstrual wellbeing policy.
Published on Nov 18, 2025 08:45 am IST

Was Dhanashree Verma using her personal life for the game? Arjun Bijlani reveals

Was Dhanashree Verma using her personal life for the game? Arjun Bijlani reveals
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 05:17 pm IST

From doors to phones, Don Norman’s lesson on why modern design needs exit points

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Donald Arthur Norman at BITS Design School in Thane on Thursday. (SATISH BATE/HT)
Published on Oct 11, 2025 08:01 am IST

The death of politeness: An obituary for civil behaviour

The death of empathy and politeness is not an incidental cultural decline but a philosophical problem. In our refusal to be considerate towards others, we deny them dignity and even humanit
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 08:11 am IST

IndiGo passenger lauds specially-abled staff for seamless check-in

An IndiGo passenger praised a specially-abled staffer whose warm gestures and efficiency turned a routine check-in into an inspiring experience.
Published on Sept 30, 2025 06:07 pm IST

Woman shares heartfelt message from delivery partner, internet moved

A delivery partner with hearing and speech impairments moved the internet after his heartfelt message to a customer went viral.
Published on Sept 27, 2025 09:09 pm IST

Spice of Life | Glimpse into solitude on unexpected detour

Empathy, kindness, warmth, forgiveness, patience, respect, and loyalty – these seven virtues have the potential to transform our planet into a true paradise. (HT File)
Published on Sept 24, 2025 05:07 am IST

Reflections on writing in the age of AI

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“The real reason so many of us write is because we must. Because writing is more than communication. Writing demands stillness and introspection. It distils and crystallizes what might otherwise remain unuttered, unfiltered.” (Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 09, 2025 05:14 am IST

Indian CEO explains autism to his son in viral video, internet impressed

An Indian CEO explained autism to his son in a heartfelt video that went viral.
Published on Jul 11, 2025 01:08 pm IST

Are you compatible with your partner? Know 4 signs they are the one for you

Check for real parameters of compatibility by evaluating the right emotional cues, not just shared hobbies or preferences.
Updated on May 03, 2025 02:13 pm IST

Doctors share tips to communicate with Alzheimer’s patients even when words fail

Compassionate conversations: Doctors share communication tips to support loved ones with Alzheimer’s through these meaningful activities.
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 05:17 pm IST

Netizens not amused by viral blue drum reels based on Saurabh Meerut murder case

While some initially found these posts entertaining, a growing number of netizens are now criticising them for lacking empathy and disrespecting the victim.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 05:00 pm IST