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Bad job equals bad back

2012-04-26T06:47:15

Being stuck in a job you dislike can cause back pain, say researchers

Office boredom drives men to flirt

2012-04-23T08:54:08

Office boredom rather than sparks of passion drives men to flirt with female colleagues, says a Surrey University study based on a survey of 200 people.

Quitting job could boost your paycheck

2012-04-13T10:51:33

A new job can often lead to a bigger pay raise, a new research indicates

Book Review: The Magic

2012-04-12T08:18:26

Bored with jobs, women find solace in eating

2012-03-15T07:55:45

If your craving for chocolate or a biscuit gets the better of you, then it is time to look for another job. Women who are over-worked, bored or plain disgusted with their careers are more likely to find solace in eating, says a Finnish study.

Now, prepare for ‘dinosaur tactic’ in job interviews

2012-03-14T06:56:30

Employers are increasingly going for ‘extreme interviewing’ techniques which include questions such as, ‘If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?’

Are you working in a pink ghetto?

2012-03-09T09:26:42

Women dominated workplaces turn ‘pink ghettos’ with less male presence

Book Review: The Monk, The Moor & Moses Ben Jalloun

2012-03-08T12:54:44

Book Review: Your History Gets in the Way of My Memory

2012-02-23T12:40:23

Long working hours could cause depression

2012-01-27T09:57:10

Workers spending long hours in office are more than twice likely to develop depression than those who do a standard day

Workplace bully victims struggling to cope with ‘fatal’ stress

2012-01-17T10:30:05

Employees who are harassed at workplace may be more vulnerable to stress, leading to mental and physical ailments like higher body weight and heart disease

Drinking heavily? A dull office could be the cause

2012-01-13T07:23:55

Boredom influences a quarter of office workers to drink or binge on unhealthy foods, finds a study

Would Mahatma Gandhi have made a good software engineer?

2011-12-30T08:53:41

When going for a job interview, candidates mostly expect questions pertaining to technical knowledge in the field, past history and so on, but tech giants are now resorting to ask ‘odd’ questions to test applicant’s thoughtful approach to problem-solving, career experts say.

For happiness and confidence, sleep on your bed's left side

2011-12-28T09:01:56

Ever thought the side of the bed one slept in could actually be determining happiness in your life? A new research has found that individuals sleeping on the left side of their bed led a happy and less stressful life.

At 50, people are at their competitive best

2011-12-16T09:04:27

It is actually the point in our lives where taste for competition is at its strongest, finds study

Women take more risks in company of other women

2011-12-02T10:34:22

Women tend to take more risks at the workplace when they are in the company of other women, suggests a new study.

Abusive boss may hamper your married life

2011-11-29T12:20:36

Abusive bosses do not only cause problems at work but can also wreck a marriage, a new study has revealed

What do you do when office spies on your personal life?

2011-11-28T11:02:11

Today, social networking websites are considered an extension of an individual’s personality, but that should be no parameter to determine their output at work. Corporate companies are increasingly snooping around the social networking profiles of prospective candidates much before they are taken on board. This has been happening a lot in the recent times and more often than not, information about one’s private life comes out in the open.

All decked up

2011-11-28T09:34:50

One in three bosses think women wear too much make-up to work

Better looking means higher pay

2011-11-17T09:32:42

Employees who are good looking enjoy more perks than co-workers, suggests study

Workplace whiners spread stress

2011-11-15T10:24:17

Anxiety can spread in the same way as a cold, finds study

Do’s and don’ts of office romance

2011-11-14T13:04:17

Think you have found ‘the one’ for you in the office? Want to escape all the rumours and behind-your-back talking by colleagues? Then here’s what to and what not to do in case you have found your match in your very own office.

Monday is indeed a ‘Moanday’!

2011-10-17T11:34:15

One in three people hate Monday’s more than any other day of the week, a new survey has found.

Why we often live to regret office parties

2011-09-12T09:37:44

Drinks at an office party are more likely to put us at risk of embarrassing ourselves and acting inappropriately than drinks with colleagues in a bar, according to a new study.

Women suffer more than men while commuting

2011-08-25T08:54:39

Even as men travel more than women in everyday life, it is the women who have to bear more stress in their daily commutation, a British study has found.

Why time flies while on fun-filled holidays

2012-05-15T07:17:26

Psychologists believe that the effect is down to the different methods the brain uses to judge the passage of time

Bird’s eye view

2012-05-15T07:09:43

Women more likely than men to ogle at opposite sex, while holidaying with partner

Book Review: The Caliphate's Soldiers: The Laskhar-e-Taiba's Long War

2012-05-15T06:33:01

An eye opener on Pakistan's terrorist arm

Goa's music lovers back special tourism zones

2012-05-14T07:24:18

Musicians and music aficionados in Goa have hit an excited note over the state government's decision to lobby for special tourism zones (STZ) to allow enthusiasts to party till the wee hours.

Where's the party tonight?

2012-05-14T07:23:57

Who doesn't want some fun before entering wedlock? Traditional pre-wedding sangeet and mehndi celebrations notwithstanding, young Indian bridegrooms, inspired by movies like "Hangover" and "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", are heading to international destinations with their gang of boys for that last fling.

Taj Mahal’s latest offering

2012-05-14T07:23:37

Camel safari, night viewing, cycle track and boating around the historical monument to start soon

Te Aroha, for a hilly holiday with a colonial feel

2012-05-14T06:43:25

A summer house converted into a boutique luxury hotel, Te Aroha offers its guests traditional architecture and contemporary comforts

A dash of adrenaline, to boost the weekend

2012-05-07T06:51:39

Weekend tourists drive adventure tourism in India

Singapore may beat Las Vegas as gaming destination

2012-05-03T09:02:42

Singapore's gaming industry may overtake Las Vegas by the end of this year as the biggest gaming destination in the world, a media report said.

Himachal's snowy slopes invite skiers

2012-04-27T09:46:36

Powdery snow slopes at Solang near the picturesque tourist resort of Manali have once again started attracting skiers. And they should be in no hurry - the hills will remain blanketed in white till March end.

Out of Africa

2012-04-24T14:50:57

When it came to planning a family vacation, Africa was their logical choice. Rajnish Pardal, just back from Masai Mara, tells After Hrs just why he walked on the wild side

Big Apple gets a taste of Benares

2012-04-23T09:47:58

The latest Indian cuisine restaurant called Benares, showcases India’s diverse cuisine in New York

Karl Lagerfeld to design lux helicopters?

2012-04-09T08:01:59

Karl Lagerfeld, fashion designer and creative director of Chanel, is reportedly set to design luxury helicopters.

A natural wonder

2012-04-02T09:08:08

Experience an adrenaline rush inside the exhilarating caves of Chhattisgarh

Book review: 100 years of Civil Aviation in India

2012-03-21T14:44:29

Did you know that as many as 10 private airlines were operating in India in 1948? Or that the air ticket between Calcutta and Delhi cost Rs.126 at that time? Or that the Indian Airlines got its first woman pilot in 1956?

Vacation-packing made easy

2012-03-21T13:43:21

A hassle-free, no nonsense vacation is something we could all use. The destination is, undoubtedly our focus, but choosing what we take with is just as important. Whether you're planning a family vacation or an individual getaway, you're going to need to know how to pack. Carrying that overstuffed piece of luggage can be quite aggravating. A vacation is supposed to be relaxing not stressing.

Chandipur beach: Where the sea disappears

2012-03-19T06:39:01

Have you seen the sea disappear in front of your eyes? A unique phenomenon rarely seen anywhere else, the sea recedes by as much as five kilometres every day on the Chandipur beach in eastern India, not just enthralling the onlooker but also offering an opportunity to literally walk into the sea.

Book Review: On Safari: The Tiger and The Baobab Tree

2012-02-16T10:00:06

Renowned wildlife photographer Babi Nobis shares with the reader the alluring magic of wilderness and its majestic inhabitants

Indo-western dance fest

2012-02-15T05:48:45

Gear up for an eclectic performance titled Dancekala 2012 that promises to bring together difference facets of dance

More in Ireland for Indians than Guinness, Jameson

2012-01-19T12:44:12

With monastic structures that date back over a millennium and some picture-postcard settings of its countryside, Ireland has more to offer to visitors than its Guinness, whiskeys and pubs it is otherwise famous for.