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One hour in polluted air, even at home, could dull: Here’s what you should know

Is your home’s air secretly making you dumber? One hour of air pollution (even indoors) can cloud your mind, wreck your focus and cause brain fog.

Your Brain on Smog: How Just 60 Minutes of Pollution Can Impact Your Thinking.(Image by Camfil USA)
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 02:47 PM IST
By | Edited by , New Delhi

Study shows why people above 65 are choosing to work beyond retirement age

A sense of purpose, social security, providing for their family and saving for retirement are the rewards that the older adults get out of their jobs.

People who work well past the retirement age – 65 years, are more satisfied with their work, and the health benefits they get out of the engagement. (Shutterstock)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 03:40 PM IST

Is multitasking productive or draining? Here's when to draw the line

Multitasking nowadays with the daily hustle may seem the best way to stay productive. But is it the only solution? Expert shares how it can be draining as well.

Multitasking may seem like the norm, but it's not good for your mental wellbeing.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 02:47 PM IST

10 yoga exercises that could help fight depression in working women

For working women carrying the burdens of career and household duties simultaneously, these 10 yoga exercises provide much-needed peace and self resilience.

10 Yoga exercises for working women, to foster a sense of calm, help alleviate stress and create a positive mindset.(Image by Pexels)
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 05:26 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Listening to music while working? Understand which music helps with focus

Music is enjoyed, an all-time favourite to beat the blues. But is it okay to listen to music while working? Expert shares his take on it.

Many are in the habit of listening to music while working.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Feb 04, 2025 06:22 PM IST

Vacation is a must for your health; learn how to unlock the full benefits

Make the most of your vacation and sustain the benefits for a longer time by practising these hacks revealed in a study from the University of Georgia.

Get refreshed in your vacation, and stay refreshed even days after your vacation.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Feb 03, 2025 02:18 PM IST

12+ hours at your desk? New report blames longer working hours for poor health

Over 60-hr work week? Experts say it could cost you more than just your sanity and health. Here’s what actually boosts productivity!

New Report DESTROYS The 90-Hour Workweek Myth—Here’s Why It Won’t Work(Image by Emilio Palacios)
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 04:07 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Why 'Boomer-asking' ruins workplace conversations (and how to fix it)

Ever been in a conversation where your colleague asks you a question, but before you can finish, they start talking about themselves? There's a term for that

Colleagues having a conversation
Published on Jan 29, 2025 06:58 PM IST
ByAadrika Sominder

Want to upskill professionally but too much work? Study reveals new strategy

Study explains how one can grow professionally with the help of hobbies. This new approach makes professional development feel less like work.

Hobbies like reading can be integrated into professional development, turning leisure time into an opportunity for growth.(Freepik)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 06:14 PM IST

Frustrated with low income? Study says this habit may be the unseen culprit

New study reveals THIS habit can have a negative impact on your earnings as it influences productivity levels, influencing performance. 

Low income is caused by a major habit that poses significant health risks.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:23 PM IST

SN Subrahmanyan's 90-hour work week remark sparks work-life balance debate

L&T Chairman’s ‘work on Sundays... How long can you stare at your wife’ remark irks Deepika Padukone, sparks social media uproar

Actor Deepika Padukone posted on her Instagram Story saying, “Shocking to see people in such senior positions make such statements.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 10:16 PM IST

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Setting boundaries at work, and in life, can be tricky. Many people find it difficult to say no, especially to a manager.

Learning to turn down a request or invitation is essential for protecting our physical and mental health, experts say.(Pexels)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 03:07 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, New York

Not just L&T chief, bosses of these firms also seem to like long working hours

SN Subrahmanyan isn't alone in promoting long working hours, with the likes of Narayana Murthy, Bhavish Aggarwal, and Anupam Mittal advocating the same

This comes after the tragic death of Anna Sebastian Perayil, an Ernst and Young (EY) employee who succumbed to excessive workload in September last year, causing widespread outrage and discussion on social media over the topic of overwork in India(Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Jan 10, 2025 09:49 AM IST

Can't sleep at night? Study names popular work habits that might be the culprit

Exercising healthy work habits not only maintain your health but also ensures a goodnight's sleep. Study says avoid these 2 habits at night, to sleep better.

Restless and up at night? Fixing your work behaviour might help. (Shutterstoke)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 07:49 PM IST
Posted by HT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by

Missing deadlines at work? Study says boss may judge you even harshly for it

The study states that missing deadlines or procrastinating at work can affect the opinions of others towards you.

Procrastinating or utilising the entire time limit to put finishing touches to a project or a presentation may not be the right decision. (Pexels)
Published on Jan 08, 2025 01:04 PM IST
ByTapatrisha Das

Staring at yourself on videocall? Study says it's videoconferencing dysmorphia

If you dread turning on your camera, add filters, or keep staring at your digital reflection, a study reveals it can distort self-image issues.

Since video calls can last for extended periods, prolonged exposure to your own image can foster distorted self-perception and heighten body image concerns.(Shutterstock)
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 10:53 AM IST

Decor laminates are the new interior design trend in India. Here's why

Embracing your style with decor laminates: Personalising kitchen, workplace and home spaces in modern India with this new interior design trend

Decor laminates are the future of personalised spaces in India.(Photo by Mungfali)
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 12:12 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Can skipping meals at the workplace increase risk of heart disease?

Fasting in office or starving yourself at work might be a health time bomb. Here's how to stop it to avoid the risk of heart disease and keep it beating strong

Starving at work? The shocking impact of skipped meals on heart health.(Photo by Ambius UK)
Updated on Dec 29, 2024 08:01 PM IST
By, New Delhi

‘Demographic suicide’: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu on 70-hour workweek suggestion

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu criticised the concept of a 70-hour workweek, telling that it eventually leads to plumetting birth rates and a lonely old age for many

Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation said he believes the 70-hour workweek has greater pitfalls than benefits(Image via Twitter)
Published on Dec 28, 2024 04:05 PM IST

Checking work emails on vacation? Study reveals challenges of digital workspace

It's convenient to connect through the proliferation of digital tools and devices in workspace, but the convenience makes you never truly leave work. 

Employees feel stressed and have a hard time keeping up with the constant connectivity through digital devices in a digital workspace. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'

Narayana Murthy emphasises the need for a strong work ethic among young Indians, advocating for a 70-hour workweek to improve the nation's status

Narayana Murthy triggered a huge debate on how many hours Indians should work per week. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 05:21 PM IST

Year ender 2024: Mental health trends and habits that everyone is talking about

Year ender: 2024 became a turning point for mental wellness in workplaces. Here are the mental health trends of this year that everyone will remember.

Here's what 2024 taught us about mental health and well-being.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 09:02 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Sunset anxiety is real: Here’s what it is and how to conquer the dread of dusk

When the sun sets, stress rises: Understanding what is sunset anxiety and tips to feel better at night

Sunset anxiety is the feeling of uneasiness as the daytime ends. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 07:11 PM IST

Too busy to stay healthy? Here’s how professionals can master work-life wellness

From desk to dinner: Here's the busy professional’s guide on healthy living for the hustlers, with simple tricks to balance nutrition and work stress

Crush deadlines and stay fit: The ultimate health hacks for professionals(File Photo)
Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:23 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Practicing humility and finding support can help when tensions rise at work

Workplace morale and productivity can take a hit when ideological differences are left to fester, affecting teamwork and feelings of mutual respect.

To cultivate a more peaceful working environment, executives, managers and employees can practice humility.(Unsplash)
Published on Dec 02, 2024 07:19 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, New York

Finding balance: Yoga tips to ace academic and personal life harmony

Yoga for students and professionals: The 5-minute fitness habit that will help you balance work, study and life

Students and professionals, here’s how Yoga can bring you back to balance(Photo by Pixabay)
Published on Nov 30, 2024 07:00 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Your office chair could be sending you to the surgeon—Here’s how to prevent it

Don't let your spinal health pay the price of long hours at work. Check these tips as spine problems surge in corporate India courtesy poor posture at workplace

Your office chair could be sending you to the surgeon—Here are 6 ways to prevent it(Photo by Pixabay)
Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:43 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal offers job post with no salary; netizens react

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal just posted a job opening with no salary, asking applicants to pay an exorbitant amount from their own pockets; netizens react

Deepinder Goyal
Published on Nov 21, 2024 01:21 PM IST
ByAadrika Sominder

Instagram’s subtle tweak, and Samsung’s big Android tab has inarguable utility

A generative AI and chatbot layer for WhatsApp, Instagram and their other social media apps.

Adam Mosseri
Published on Nov 14, 2024 08:20 AM IST

India's workforce set to increase to 457.62 million by 2028, claims report

The report says emerging technology will transform talent across India's key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new tech jobs by 2028.

According to a report by American software company ServiceNow, emerging technology will transform talent across India's key growth sectors, generating 2.73 million new tech jobs by 2028. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 13, 2024 05:57 PM IST
PTI | , Mumbai
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