FEATURES
The self-compassionate way to success
Try this simple test designed by a psychology professor to learn self-compassion, which experts say is a key to real happiness.
BUSINESS
The mental health provider who longs to meet her parents
Richa Singh, CEO, YourDost.com, would take the first train to her parents’ home in Bhopal in a post-COVID world.
BUSINESS
Morning stars | Not without my caffeine and canine — Intuit India MD on what he needs most to start the day
Sanket Atal is an early riser who likes his coffee just so, with his dog by his side.
BUSINESS
Travel, tennis and standup comedy — things on Bhavin Turakhia’s wishlist when world returns to normal
Bhavin Turakhia is one half of the Brothers Turakhia, whose precocious IT skills turned them from middle-class Mumbai boys into billionaires. The 41-year-old speaks about the things he would do if and when the world breaks free again.
CRICKET
India vs Australia | National integration in Brisbane
In politically charged times, sports teams deliver an important message of racial or communal equality, even if it’s a practical sort of unity.
INDIA
‘Don’t know what’s troll, poll or scroll’, says Ravi Shastri
Coach Ravi Shastri’s message to moneycontrol.com after being asked about dealing with online trolling was a bit of a riddle. But there is no doubt that the former India captain, often mocked on social media, has rubbed his critics’ noses in the dirt
TRENDS
India vs Australia Final Test Match: The best pre-vaccine there could be for India
India’s win in Australia is special because it came in unprecedented circumstances
WORLD
A board game, bee-keeping and pottery help Harry Potter star Rupert Grint beat lockdown blues
Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, was working on M Night Shyamalan’s ‘Servant’ series when COVID arrived and forced filming to stop for several months.
TRENDS
India’s paradoxical relationship with privacy
A country that culturally talked and shared without reservation, where privacy was not a thing as it was in the west, is apprehensive of Big Brother's gaze on even trivial things.
BUSINESS
Four easy ways to beat procrastination and increase productivity
Australian psychologist Jason Wessel has suggested four simple questions to ask yourself when you are feeling lazy about completing tasks.
BUSINESS
How to build a $100 million company like Benjamin Clymer's Hodinkee
In 2008, watch lover Benjamin Clymer started a small site and blog named Hodinkee. Today, it combines watch content with e-commerce and is worth about $100 million.
TRENDS
On Sankranti, the role of kites in Ved Mehta’s life
The acclaimed writer, who passed away on January 9, lost his sight at age 3. But he’d accompany his elder siblings when they flew kites, and started to learn how to get around based on his other senses.
BUSINESS
India vs Australia | Sydney heroics to boost brand value of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara
The likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara may not rule the endorsement market, but their portfolio has shown some growth. After their performances in Australia, their brand could be leveraged more.
BUSINESS
Hard work, goals beyond the ordinary make Elon Musk tick
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, had a traumatic childhood. But he was driven and had an aptitude for computers and hard work.
TRENDS
To keep your brain sharp, follow the SHARP diet, engage with others
Dr Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon and medical journalist, recently elaborated on the importance of eating right and exercising to prevent brain decline. Surprisingly, he says crosswords don’t help much, but healthy relationships are crucial.
LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
Four easy ways to beat procrastination and increase productivity
Australian psychologist Jason Wessel has suggested four simple questions to ask yourself when you are feeling lazy about completing tasks
CRICKET
Conflict of Interest: The pesky clause that keeps troubling Indian cricketers
Some conflict of interest complaints against Indian cricketers have been petty, but the same is not true of Virat Kohli’s relationship with MPL Sports. As an investor in the company, Kohli should have disclosed it to the BCCI. Equally, the BCCI should have done its due diligence on the sponsor
TRENDS
Satyajit Ray is born, parents advised to keep him away from 'Coolie No. 1'
It’s one of the possible scenarios if we mix the events and newsmakers of 1921 and 2021.
BUSINESS
An NBA champ and Olympic gold medallist who became a tech entrepreneur
Andre Iguodala’s successful playing career is winding down. But he’s already set himself up in the tech world, thanks to his people skills, respect for data and ‘The Art of War’.
TRENDS
Pierre Cardin’s passion for Apollo XI and space
The iconic designer, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 98, is the only civilian to have worn a moon mission space suit, reportedly used by Buzz Aldrin.
BUSINESS
The human story of an AI startup
Mihup, the conversational AI platform, is one of India’s promising start-ups, and received Rs 11 crore in a latest round of funding in December. But the roots of this advanced tech company are in human relationships.
TRENDS
David Attenborough's rule for commentary: 'I eschew adjectives and metaphors'
Naturalist Sir David Attenborough’s new docu-series, ‘A Perfect Planet’, is ready for release. His commentary approach, like Richie Benaud’s, veers towards ‘less is more’.
CRICKET
Herculean task ahead, Rahane allows himself a few smiles
The stand-in Indian skipper looked fairly relaxed on the eve of the second Test against Australia. It may just be the lull before the storm but no team or organisation wants a frowning leader.
TRENDS
Fauci@80: Genes, running keep the workaholic doctor young
Anthony Fauci turned 80 on December 24. He has worked almost every day this year, 19 hours a day. How does he do it?
