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Lucky Ali reacts to Arijit Singh’s decision to stop playback singing

Psychologist reflects on Lucky Ali's reaction to Arijit Singh’s decision of quitting playback singing: ‘Something must have snapped within him’

February 06, 2026 4:55 pm

After Arijit Singh announced he would stop taking new playback assignments, a psychologist weighs in on what drives artists to pause long careers: from burnout to deeper misalignment with work and identity.

‘I was so upset and disappointed’: Suhana Khan reveals she cried alone in her room after school play rejection in the UK; why setbacks hurt so deeply

January 16, 2026 6:24 pm

A school audition rejection left Suhana Khan unexpectedly heartbroken and helped her understand that her desire to act came from passion, not pressure. An expert explains why rejection can feel so personal and how it shapes our identity and goals.

Suniel Shetty on son Ahan Shetty's career

Suniel Shetty’s emotional moment with son Ahan offers insight into why early career failures hit so hard: ‘There’s always turmoil in our lives’

January 15, 2026 6:05 pm

Early career failures can hit hard, affecting confidence and identity. Suniel Shetty shared his emotional experience with Ahan’s debut film struggles, while an expert explains how young adults can rebuild self-worth and resilience.

Deepika Padukone talks about being successful despite not studying much

'I'm just a 12th pass': What Deepika Padukone's success journey despite limited education teaches us about prioritising personal fulfilment

January 10, 2026 6:12 pm

"I finished my 12th and I tried to do one year of my degree through college, I couldn't do that and then I tried to do distance education. I couldn't complete that as well," recalled Padukone.

Recently, On Sunday, Sujan R Chinoy, current Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Defence Research Institute and Analysis, addressed students at the inaugural convocation of the Sardar Vallabhai Global University.

Don’t make choices for personal gains: Sujan Chinoy to SGVU students

December 15, 2025 1:21 pm

"Your choices should not be driven nearly by the notion of personal benefit or personal gains. You must not simply make choices in life with the pursuit of wealth, power, or position and fame but also in the context of the impact that your knowledge and your jobs will have on improving the lives of those less fortunate than us", Sujan Said.

The rise of ‘career minimalism’: Why Gen Z professionals are giving less of themselves to work by choice

December 10, 2025 5:25 pm

For many, this approach feels like a practical response to economic uncertainty, rising living costs and widespread workplace fatigue.

Actor Rajat Bedi on handling professional disappointment

What 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' star Rajat Bedi’s career setbacks teach us about coping with professional rejection: ‘Kya kar raha hoon main’

October 20, 2025 4:25 pm

A psychologist shares strategies that can help people evaluate their career paths and make confident decisions about major changes

Madhuri Dixit’s husband Dr Shriram Nene, a heart surgeon by training, once found himself at crossroads

‘My folks said that…’: Madhuri Dixit’s in-laws ‘were not happy’ when Dr Shriram Nene quit his heart surgeon job; expert on navigating career transitions

May 12, 2025 5:53 pm

“I am Indian. I grew up from an immigrant start and my parents certainly were not happy that I am leaving the prototypical job of a heart surgeon and kind of every Indian’s wet dream,” Dr Nene shared.

Though there is a synergy between traditional finance and fintech, both practices focus on different career propositions and placement opportunities

Traditional Finance vs FinTech: Courses, career opportunities and more

January 31, 2025 10:36 am

The Right Choice: Traditional finance moves on a more structured approach, while fintech reshapes the financial services with tech-integration.

Life’s a marathon, not a sprint

November 03, 2024 9:39 am

Besides taking the fun out of learning, people are exhausted by the time they enter the workforce. If academics and careers could be seen as marathons not sprints, with zig zag routes and circles, some ups and downs, we may even relish the adventure.