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Are you compatible with your partner? Know 4 signs they are the one for you

Ask the right questions and go beyond shallow compatibility check. Here's how you can assess if they are the one for you.

Check for real parameters of compatibility by evaluating the right emotional cues, not just shared hobbies or preferences.(Freepik)

lifestyle

Updated on May 03, 2025 02:13 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Doctors share tips to communicate with Alzheimer’s patients even when words fail

Tired of repeating yourself? Caregivers, stop correcting! Experts reveal a better way to connect with Alzheimer’s patients

Compassionate conversations: Doctors share communication tips to support loved ones with Alzheimer’s through these meaningful activities.(Image by Pixabay)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 23, 2025 05:17 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Netizens not amused by viral blue drum reels based on Saurabh Meerut murder case

Several viral videos and reels have surfaced in recent days, making light of the blue drum used to conceal Saurabh Rajput's body, sparking widespread backlash.

While some initially found these posts entertaining, a growing number of netizens are now criticising them for lacking empathy and disrespecting the victim.

htcity

Updated on Mar 26, 2025 05:00 PM IST

BySamarth Goyal

Guest Column| Need to sensitise young civil servants to develop soft skills

Young administrators should be exposed to what is pure, true and good. That goodness is to be encouraged. The mind has to be stilled. Action is to be done with the spirit of service, albeit without any selfish desire for reward and recognition.

Unless our future policy-makers and administrators are not encouraged to listen and ‘feel’ for people, the academy’s motto of civil service, ‘Sheelam param bhushnam (Character is the highest virtue)’, is put to test. (Representational photo)

cities

Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:26 PM IST

ByNisha Singh

Phubbing isn’t harmless: Study shows its impact on emotional intelligence

Regularly phubbing may affect your ability to interpret others' emotions, making you seem indifferent and less willing to support or connect with them.

In the habit of checking your phone in between conversations? It's time you change it.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 06, 2025 07:40 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey

Relationship coach explains how showing up for your partner sounds like

Showing up in a relationship means a lot. It involves active listening and empathy. It's not about fixing but more about being present for your partner.

By being emotionally present, the partner feels supported. (Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 05, 2025 09:40 AM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Spice of Life | Empathy, the medicine needed in everyday life

In moments of emotional turmoil, a kind word, a listening ear, and genuine compassion can provide immense comfort to patients and their families. Human touch leaves a lasting impact.

I empathised with him and explained the immense stress and patient overload that healthcare professionals face in government-run institutions. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

cities

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 07:21 PM IST

ByDr Narinder Kumar Arora

Jane Fonda urges Hollywood to lead with empathy in emotional SAG Awards speech

At the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night, Jane Fonda delivered a powerful speech after receiving the prestigious Life Achievement Award.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: Jane Fonda accepts the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award onstage during the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

entertainment

Published on Feb 24, 2025 04:22 PM IST

ANI | ByHT Entertainment Desk

School students come together to fund their friend's picnic trip. Video

Nepalese students raised funds for their classmate’s picnic, touching hearts online.

Nepalese students came together to fund their classmate’s picnic, spreading joy and kindness online.(Instagram/mesangye)

trending

Published on Feb 09, 2025 11:58 AM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Ryan Reynolds admits he and Blake Lively didn't have the ‘luxury’ their kids do

Reynolds and Lively share four kids— James, 9, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, and Olin, born in 2023

Ryan Reynolds admits his and Blake Lively's childhood was different than their children's

entertainment

Published on Dec 16, 2024 09:06 PM IST

ByArya Vaishnavi

Want a stronger bond with your child? Start with these 5 communication tips

Struggling to connect with your kids? Transform your parent-child relationship with these 5 expert communication tips

5 tips to build a deep bond with your child through open communication (Photo by Pixabay)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 06, 2024 08:08 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Expert ways to master problem-solving, resilience and empathy in kids

Want your child to thrive in different situations? Here’s a guide for parents to build emotional strength and resilience in kids

lifestyle

Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:17 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

How Kamala Harris's ‘protective instincts’ saved the life of a friend

Kamala Harris's childhood friend, Wanda Kagan, reveals how Harris's support during her abusive home life shaped her career path.

Kamala Harris is at the center of a plagiarism controversy, with allegations of copying significant portions of a colleague's text in her 2007 testimony. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI / AFP)(AFP)

world news

Published on Nov 04, 2024 06:35 AM IST

ByAditi Srivastava

Prevent heart attacks: How kindness can improve your cardiovascular wellness

Surprising heart health hack: Being kind can save your heart from diseases, prevent heart attacks and beat anxiety and depression. Expert reveals how.

Want to prevent heart attacks? Here's how kindness can improve your cardiovascular wellness (Photo by bradaronson)

lifestyle

Published on Oct 08, 2024 03:38 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Animal: Vikas Divyakirti calls Ranbir Kapoor's 'lick my shoe' line ‘inhuman’

Vikas Divyakirti has addressed the controversy surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's character asking Triptii Dimri to 'lick' his shoe during a scene in the film.

Vikas Divyakirti has once again slammed Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 blockbuster, Animal.

entertainment

Published on Sep 10, 2024 11:36 AM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya

Why you yawn when you see someone else yawn: Science behind contagious yawning

Ever wonder why yawns are so contagious? It’s all about empathy and mirror neurons. Here’s the quick science behind it.

From humans to animals, contagious yawning helps us connect and understand each other better.(Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Aug 13, 2024 03:26 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Melbourne

Health care's future: AI and doctors joining forces for better outcomes

While AI excels at data analysis and reducing medical errors, human doctors bring empathy and personalised care. Together, they form a winning combination

Doctors spend years training, memorising mountains of information. Sometimes, that focus on science can push empathy to the sidelines.(Pixabay)

opinion

Published on Jul 25, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByDr Rajat Chauhan, Eva Bacon

Narcissist or just confident? Here’s the difference

Insta Reels are out to paint everyone as narcissists. Here’s how to tell regular confidence from dangerous disorder

In The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Miranda Priestly was an exacting boss, but hardly a narcissist.

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:29 PM IST

ByTanisha Saxena

Guest Column | Towards sustainable governance: Embracing change for collective welfare

We should aim to realise the promise of inclusive and equitable governance for all by reforming institutions, promoting transparency, and empowering communities through an updated or new statutory framework.

The notion of a “new normal” in governance should signify a deliberate shift towards sustainable and accountable practices. (HT File)

cities

Published on May 21, 2024 05:09 AM IST

BySuresh Kumar

Playin’ and simple: How podcasts change you

Tuning in via headphones can impact how people retain information and engage with it. Could podcasts alter speech patterns, and make us more curious too?

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 16, 2024 07:21 PM IST

ByAnesha George

Empathy: How to learn to feel more for other people

We learn to feel empathy from the people around us. But if we feel too much, it can harm our mental health.

Empathy helps build social bonds, but it has its downsides too(Colourbox/ldutko)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 09, 2024 06:34 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Tantrum taming: 20 parenting strategies for dealing with toddler meltdowns

Check out these 20 practical strategies that parents can use while dealing with toddler tantrums

lifestyle

Published on Feb 18, 2024 02:40 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Stigma to support: Tips to address male infertility with empathy, understanding

Male infertility should be delicately handled with compassion. Here's how to dismantle stigmas, foster supportive dialogue around fertility challenges men face

Stigma to support: Tips to address male infertility with empathy and understanding (Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Nov 22, 2023 12:55 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Relationship tips: 10 gentle reminders if you sense your partner is pulling away

If you notice signs of your partner pulling away in your relationship, it's crucial to respond with understanding and communication.

lifestyle

Published on Nov 11, 2023 10:04 AM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Humans of Thimphu: An archive of portraits, one story at a time

Street photographer Tandin Phurba talks about building an archive of the hopes and dreams, struggles and triumphs of the people of Bhutan

Tandin Phurba, the founder of Humans of Thimphu (Courtesy the subject)

books

Published on Oct 04, 2023 10:41 PM IST

ByShireen Quadri

Combatting weight bias: Tips on inclusivity and empathy

Weight bias extends not only to people with obesity but also to those who are not obese. Long gone unaddressed, it's crucial that we bring it to the forefront

lifestyle

Published on Oct 04, 2023 04:28 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Tripura’s five-year-old girl donates hair for 50-year-old cancer patient

The girl’s mother is a school teacher at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary by profession and also a National Service Scheme (NSS) program officer

Five-year-old Anusuya Ghosh in Tripura donates her long hair for a cancer patient (HT Photo/Sourced)

cities

Published on Sep 24, 2023 05:04 PM IST

ByPriyanka Deb Barman

Tips to manifest love and happiness in your life

Here are some tips on love and happiness that can be used to create an amazing manifestation in your personal life

lifestyle

Published on Sep 22, 2023 05:13 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Used and abused by Russian rulers, Tolstoy has always resisted

The novelist and prophet of peace is at his most urgent in a time of war

education

Published on Sep 02, 2023 11:23 PM IST

The Economist

Blue Moon Day: 3 Manifesting methods for the August Full Moon

Full moons bring strong, emotional energy that encourages us to leave behind what no longer benefits us. Try these 3 manifesting methods on Blue Moon Day.

The image shows a Blue Moon.(Twitter/@NASAMoon)

astrology

Updated on Aug 30, 2023 09:08 PM IST

BySoumi Pyne

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Ask the right questions and go beyond shallow compatibility check. Here's how you can assess if they are the one for you.

Tired of repeating yourself? Caregivers, stop correcting! Experts reveal a better way to connect with Alzheimer’s patients

Several viral videos and reels have surfaced in recent days, making light of the blue drum used to conceal Saurabh Rajput's body, sparking widespread backlash.​

Young administrators should be exposed to what is pure, true and good. That goodness is to be encouraged. The mind has to be stilled. Action is to be done with the spirit of service, albeit without any selfish desire for reward and recognition.

Regularly phubbing may affect your ability to interpret others' emotions, making you seem indifferent and less willing to support or connect with them.

Showing up in a relationship means a lot. It involves active listening and empathy. It's not about fixing but more about being present for your partner.

In moments of emotional turmoil, a kind word, a listening ear, and genuine compassion can provide immense comfort to patients and their families. Human touch leaves a lasting impact.

At the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night, Jane Fonda delivered a powerful speech after receiving the prestigious Life Achievement Award.

Nepalese students raised funds for their classmate’s picnic, touching hearts online.

Reynolds and Lively share four kids— James, 9, Inez, 8, and Betty, 5, and Olin, born in 2023

Struggling to connect with your kids? Transform your parent-child relationship with these 5 expert communication tips

Want your child to thrive in different situations? Here’s a guide for parents to build emotional strength and resilience in kids

Kamala Harris's childhood friend, Wanda Kagan, reveals how Harris's support during her abusive home life shaped her career path.

Surprising heart health hack: Being kind can save your heart from diseases, prevent heart attacks and beat anxiety and depression. Expert reveals how.

Vikas Divyakirti has addressed the controversy surrounding Ranbir Kapoor's character asking Triptii Dimri to 'lick' his shoe during a scene in the film.

Ever wonder why yawns are so contagious? It’s all about empathy and mirror neurons. Here’s the quick science behind it.

While AI excels at data analysis and reducing medical errors, human doctors bring empathy and personalised care. Together, they form a winning combination

Insta Reels are out to paint everyone as narcissists. Here’s how to tell regular confidence from dangerous disorder

We should aim to realise the promise of inclusive and equitable governance for all by reforming institutions, promoting transparency, and empowering communities through an updated or new statutory framework.

Tuning in via headphones can impact how people retain information and engage with it. Could podcasts alter speech patterns, and make us more curious too?

We learn to feel empathy from the people around us. But if we feel too much, it can harm our mental health.

Check out these 20 practical strategies that parents can use while dealing with toddler tantrums

Male infertility should be delicately handled with compassion. Here's how to dismantle stigmas, foster supportive dialogue around fertility challenges men face

If you notice signs of your partner pulling away in your relationship, it's crucial to respond with understanding and communication.

Street photographer Tandin Phurba talks about building an archive of the hopes and dreams, struggles and triumphs of the people of Bhutan

Weight bias extends not only to people with obesity but also to those who are not obese. Long gone unaddressed, it's crucial that we bring it to the forefront

The girl’s mother is a school teacher at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Higher Secondary by profession and also a National Service Scheme (NSS) program officer

Here are some tips on love and happiness that can be used to create an amazing manifestation in your personal life

The novelist and prophet of peace is at his most urgent in a time of war

Full moons bring strong, emotional energy that encourages us to leave behind what no longer benefits us. Try these 3 manifesting methods on Blue Moon Day.

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Several viral videos and reels have surfaced in recent days, making light of the blue drum used to conceal Saurabh Rajput's body, sparking widespread backlash.