New Book Examines the Impact of Achievement Pressure on Children’s Mental Health In her recent book, “Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic — and What We Can Do About It,” parenting researcher Jennifer Breheny Wallace explores the concept of toxic achievement culture and its detrimental effects on children’s well-being. Wallace conducted interviews with psychologists…
Retiring early requires careful financial planning and avoiding costly mistakes that can derail your progress. Alex Trias, a retired individual who retired at the age of 41, shares his experiences and regrets from his journey to early retirement. Trias emphasizes the importance of avoiding the desire to be ‘exceptionally original’. He learned that it is…
The cruise industry is expected to experience smooth sailing ahead, according to recent reports. In a survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler in October, it was revealed that 47% of respondents expressed interest in going on a cruise, compared to only 27% who went on a cruise last year. This demonstrates a growing demand for…
Paddy Cosgrave, the CEO and co-founder of Web Summit, a highly anticipated annual tech conference, has resigned from his position following controversy surrounding his comments on the Israel-Hamas war. The controversy led to the cancellation of attendance by major tech giants including Alphabet (parent company of Google), Meta (formerly known as Facebook), and Amazon. In…
Supreme Court to Determine Fundamental Right to Seek Remission in Bilkis Bano Case The Supreme Court has taken up petitions challenging the premature release of 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case and the murder of seven of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots. During the hearing, the court questioned whether convicts…
Kotak Mahindra Bank has achieved an impressive 24% increase in its standalone net profit for the quarter ending on September 30, reaching ₹3,191 crore. This remarkable growth can be attributed to improved core income and a decrease in non-performing loans. In comparison to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, when the bank reported…
Yes Bank, a private sector lender based in the city, has announced a significant increase in its net profit for the September quarter. The bank reported a net profit of Rs 228.64 crore, marking a 47% increase compared to the same period last year. However, it should be noted that the bank’s net profit for…
Cathie Wood, the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Ark Invest, revealed that the most common question on their website is why their strategies cannot be purchased in Europe. In an interview with CNBC’s “ETF Edge,” Wood stated that the demand for Ark’s research strategies from Europe accounts for approximately 25% of the total demand….
India Cracks Down on Tech Support Scammers to Combat Cybercrime India’s Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), in collaboration with Amazon and Microsoft, has launched a crackdown on tech support scammers as part of efforts to combat finance-related cybercrime. The operation, known as Chakra-II, involved raiding approximately 76 suspected illegal call center locations across 12 Indian…
Calcutta High Court Demands Virtual Presence of CBI Director in Cash-for-Jobs Case The Calcutta High Court, currently overseeing the cash-for-jobs case, issued an order on Wednesday summoning the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, Praveen Sood, to attend the court proceedings virtually on October 4th. Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress of…
