Effort recession is here: Why Gen Z is no longer glorifying overwork, and what it means for the future of work

The traditional belief that longer hours reflect greater dedication is losing ground as Gen Z reshapes workplace expectations. There was a time when the first person to arrive at the office and the last one to leave was often considered the ideal employee. Missing family dinners to finish presentations, replying to emails close to midnight,…

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Jaaved Jaaferi: “I told my son to sit and watch the sunset but he could’t”: Jaaved Jaaferi on why today’s children are losing patience; and what parents can do about screen time

Jaaved recalled asking his younger son Abbas Jaaferi to simply sit and watch the sunset. Can your child sit quietly and watch a sunset for 10 minutes? It sounds like a simple question, but for many families today, the answer may be no. Bollywood actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi recently opened up about something he…

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In 1934, scientists heard reports of mushrooms causing visions of tiny people; in 2026, DNA linked the phenomenon to one species in China and the Philippines

Lanmaoa asiatica is a popular edible mushroom species sold in Yunnan that induces Lilliputian hallucinations when undercooked. In 1934, Western scientists first heard reports from Papua New Guinea of wild mushrooms causing visions of tiny people, a phenomenon called “mushroom madness.” Nearly a century later, DNA sequencing has confirmed that a single, identical mushroom species…

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Mini Mathur recalls getting botox 15 years ago: ‘It was the worst decision of my life, I looked the same, happy or sad’ |

Actor, model and television host Mini Mathur was last seen in ‘Call Me Bae’, starring Ananya Panday. The 53-year-old recently emerged as the winner of ‘The Alliance’, taking home the winner’s trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.Beyond her work on screen, Mini has earned a reputation for speaking candidly about issues…

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