Work-life Balance
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How completely switching off from work reduces fatigue and improves mental health
It may not be enough simply to be physically away from work, particularly in an era when so many of us work from home.
Jane Gifkins, The Conversation
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Working less is good for wellbeing – and productivity
Studies around the world have reported various upsides to the four-day workweek.
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, The Conversations
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The success of Iceland’s ‘four-day week’ sounds too good to be true – because it is
In interpreting the results of such studies, one always needs to be cautious.
Anthony Veal, The Conversation
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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The next big thing in the Indian corporate world will be hybrid workplaces
The Covid-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work.
Niharika Sharma, qz.com
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Indians don’t want to go back to office, even though working from home is stressing them out
Around one-third of Indian workers have been feeling more burnt out over the last six months, according to a survey by Microsoft.
Prathamesh Mulye, Qz.com
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It is fine to call in sick even while working from home
Just because you can work from home while ill does not always mean that you should.
Alison Collins, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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We have the technology to work less and live better, but we don’t want to
The better life economist John Maynard Keynes predicted we could have isn’t the one we want.
Toby Phillips, Aeon.com
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A four-day work week could help save the planet – but only if done right
Net climate benefits depend on how workers use the three-day weekend. Taking a flight, driving a sports car, even watching TV with the AC on, aren’t options.
Anupam Nanda, The Conversation
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’Tis the season to be busy: The modern obsession with busyness can find a solution in history
Tensions about how to best spend time are not only relevant in the current era.
Clare Holdsworth, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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Indians employees are still the most vacation deprived, finds a survey
Expedia’s annual survey of vacation habits covered 11,144 adults in 19 countries.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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Indians are working too much – and it's making them sick and tired
Work-life balance is a bit of a national joke and fatigue is hurting the immunity of Indians.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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How three-day weekends can help save the environment (and us too)
Reducing the work week by an extra day could take to radically reduce our carbon footprint.
Alex Williams, The Conversation
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final