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Isha Koppikar on working overtime and being hospitalised as a result

‘I didn’t even have time to go home’: Isha Koppikar landed in the hospital after 5 days of 20-hour shifts; find out if you are ignoring these burnout signs

March 6, 2026 21:00 IST

An expert warns that chronic sleep loss, burnout, and physical exhaustion can harm long-term health.

What is ‘vibe working’ and what role does AI play in it?

Forget hustle culture: Why ‘vibe working’ is the new AI-powered trend redefining your daily 9-to-5

February 27, 2026 23:00 IST

The rise of ‘vibe working’ is transforming the modern workplace from rigid hierarchies into fluid, iterative environments.

Ekta Kapoor shares her ‘shocking’ routine; says wakes up late, goes to office at 4 pm: ‘After that, I work out’

February 25, 2026 09:30 IST

"I pick up my son from school and drop him off at home with my mother. After which, I go to workout," said Ekta Kapoor.

Anurag Kashyap opens up about feeling stressed due to work

‘I went to rehab, to fix myself’: Anurag Kashyap reveals how prolonged stress due to failing work projects led to a heart attack; why this is a warning for every professional

February 20, 2026 12:30 IST

From heart health to metabolic shifts, an expert explains how unresolved professional grief keeps the body in a chronic ‘threat mode,’ turning creative frustration into a medical crisis.

‘I was really offended, but then…’: R Madhavan recalls when his wife noticed the unhappiness that prompted him to take a 4-year career break; how career disillusionment shows up

February 13, 2026 23:00 IST

An expert explains how disillusionment differs from burnout, the signs to watch for, and how a well-planned break can restore clarity and motivation.

Tamannaah Bhatia reflected on an early career incident

When Tamannaah Bhatia opened up about early career struggles, revealed how South star replaced her for refusing a scene: ‘Change the heroine’

February 11, 2026 23:00 IST

“I never regretted not confining, and you know what, those same people respect me today because I didn't buckle,” recalled the actor

From ‘Yes, Boss’ to ‘Circle Back Tuesday’: How Gen Z is redrawing the professional line

February 9, 2026 16:58 IST

Gen Z employees appear to have stirred a heated debate about professionalism, work culture, and boundaries. Are they right?

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 6, 2026 16:55 IST

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.

sobhita dhulipala on balancing career and family

‘I see them as family, not an industry’: Sobhita Dhulipala on life and career after marriage

February 1, 2026 01:00 IST

"Maybe in the future I will understand this better, but for now, my career and my family are very separate," she added.

‘It’s a beautiful advantage…’: Ram Charan on career setbacks despite being privileged, and why he mentally clocks out after work hours

January 29, 2026 17:43 IST

After speaking candidly about privilege, failure, and not tying identity to work, Ram Charan’s reflections echo a struggle many professionals face: learning to switch off without guilt.

Rajat Bedi on experiencing multiple failures

‘People think I’m lucky, but I made my own luck’: Expert reflects on Rajat Bedi’s 20 years of setbacks and his emotional comeback

January 24, 2026 01:00 IST

“My wife has been a constant support for me. She’s experienced a lot of sadness because of me,” added Rajat Bedi

‘You can’t get your best output by overextending yourself’: Suniel Shetty on why 12-18 hour workdays don’t work for him; expert on how they affect productivity

January 21, 2026 18:00 IST

Suniel Shetty says long workdays drain focus and fuel burnout. A psychologist explains why breaks, rest, and firm boundaries actually improve productivity.

Why Gen Z employees are hopping jobs faster, and what it means for mental health

January 21, 2026 14:11 IST

A new workplace term, ‘office frogging,’ describes employees who move between roles quickly in search of growth, flexibility, and self-preservation.

Discover Geidō, the Japanese philosophy of “the way of art,” where mastery comes through discipline

How the Japanese philosophy of ‘geidō’ can transform your career

January 19, 2026 21:00 IST

In a world that chases speed and instant results, Geidō reminds us that there’s beauty in the slow burn

‘Progressive on paper or work-life Tetris?’: Indians remain skeptical of proposed 4-day workweek model

January 21, 2026 10:07 IST

When longer hours become the norm, the cost to mental well-being becomes real and cumulative. Work design needs to prioritise sustainable performance, instead.

‘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 18:24 IST

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 19:00 IST

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.

Retaining employees as they age is possible with more flexibility

January 10, 2026 22:00 IST

Organisations could offer the same measures to everyone, thereby avoiding any allegations of age-based favouritism.

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 21:00 IST

"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.

Rajat Bedi recalled an incident with Govinda and Sanjay Dutt on the sets of Jodi No. 1

‘Sanjay Dutt was freaking out’: Rajat Bedi recalls waiting hours for Govinda on Jodi No. 1 set; how one person’s delay can impact team morale

January 9, 2026 23:00 IST

The confusion only grew when they learnt that Govinda wasn’t even at home but flying in from Hyderabad.

Neha Dhupia posing for photographs in Chandigarh

‘When the lights are out, I cry’: Neha Dhupia opens up about experiencing anxiety when she’s out of work; expert on how it impacts mental health

January 7, 2026 19:00 IST

After 20 years in the film industry, Neha Dhupia opens up about anxiety, crying in private, and the emotional toll of long gaps between acting jobs.

Jackky Bhagnani on successful professional relationship with actor Rakul Preet Singh

Jackky Bhagnani praises wife Rakul Preet Singh for not demanding ‘anything extra’ professionally, ‘when she can clearly’; expert on finding balance

January 6, 2026 09:28 IST

“She is one of the most balanced, one of the most sorted human beings on this earth,” shared actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani

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