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Doctor says Gen Z’s 12-step routine is causing beauty burnout: Know why I only use cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen

Doctor says Gen Z’s 12-step routine is causing beauty burnout: Know why I only use cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen

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Skincare or stresscare? How Gen Z’s 12-step routines are leading to beauty burnout (Adobe Stock) Tavishi Dogra is a Deputy Chief Content Producer, Health & Wellness, at Hindustan Times. She has over 9 years of experience writing about fitness, nutrition, and mental well-being, translating medical research and expert insights into practical advice readers can trust. Career journey and experienceTavishi began her health journalism journey in 2017, and has since reported for RSTV, Financial Express, Jagran, HT Media Labs and Zee. She joined Hindustan Times to simplify wellness subjects by cutting through jargon. From decoding health trends and interviewing doctors to testing fitness routines herself, Tavishi always approaches content with one filter: “Will this help someone make a better decision today?” Subject expertiseWith 9+ years tracking India’s health conversations, Tavishi knows the gap between clinical advice and daily life. She knows fads from fundamentals and curates science-backed, expert-recommended solutions. In fitness, she breaks down bodyweight training, recovery, and posture fixes for desk-bound readers. In nutrition, she translates guidelines into affordable, desi meal tweaks. In mental well-being, …

Can weekend sleep cure weekday burnout? Doctor reveals truth about corporate job stress, shares actual recovery hacks

Can weekend sleep cure weekday burnout? Doctor reveals truth about corporate job stress, shares actual recovery hacks

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“Catch up on sleep this weekend” — it is perhaps the most ubiquitous piece of advice echoed across water coolers and Slack channels in corporate India. But according to medical experts, relying on a two-day weekend binge to erase five days of a gruelling 12-hour workday grind is a medical myth as weekend sleep won’t fix weekday burnout. Also read | HT Health Talk: You asked, our experts answered how to manage migraine Don’t rely on weekend sleep to save you. Long weekend lie-ins can disrupt your circadian rhythm when schedules shift. (Unsplash) To understand how the modern 9-to-5 is physically altering our bodies — and how to actually fix it — HT Lifestyle turned to its readers for this week’s HT Health Talk, and gathered their most pressing questions on navigating the corporate grind, from handling late-night stress cravings to resetting the nervous system between back-to-back meetings. To get doctor-backed answers, HT Lifestyle spoke with Dr Brunda M S, senior consultant of internal medicine at Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru. With over 15 years of …

Jaiyaxh on creator burnout and online fame: The internet is my job now

Jaiyaxh on creator burnout and online fame: The internet is my job now

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As India’s creator economy matures into a ₹25,000+ crore institutionalised industry influencing over $350 billion in consumer spending, digital personalities are increasingly being compared to mainstream celebrities. But according to content creator Jaiyash Sharma, aka Jaiyaxh, an internet comedian, streamer, musician and digital creator with a niche following across YouTube and Instagram, the dynamic between digital-first entertainers and their communities is fundamentally different from what traditional stars share with fans. Jaiyaxh on creator burnout and online fame: The internet is my job now Weighing in on the shifting landscape of digital prominence, Jaiyaxh says talent from digital and traditional media serve different purposes despite often catering to the same audiences. “I don’t think we’re influencing people more than traditional celebrities,” he notes. “People are always going to look up to traditional celebrities because they seem larger than life. But influencers have a strong hold on this generation because they seem accessible, reachable and relatable.” That accessibility, he believes, is what sets internet fame apart. Unlike actors or television personalities who appear periodically, online creators become …

‘He came at 8 am, left at 3 pm’: Ex Amazon employee reveals teammate’s secret to avoiding burnout

‘He came at 8 am, left at 3 pm’: Ex Amazon employee reveals teammate’s secret to avoiding burnout

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Many professionals believe working longer hours is the key to getting ahead. But a former Amazon employee says one teammate proved that working smarter can be far more effective than staying online all day. Ex Amazon employee shares teammate’s focused work routine. (Unsplash) In a post on X, Muskan Agarwal recalled a former Amazon teammate whose disciplined work routine stood out from everyone else’s. Despite rarely working after office hours, he was among the happiest and most productive members of the team. The power of focused work Sharing her experience, Agarwal wrote, “While I was working at Amazon, I observed one thing about a teammate. He was an SDE 3 who came to the office at exactly 8 am and left at 3 pm. I never saw him online on Slack after working hours, and he seemed to be the happiest and most productive person on the team.” She added that he would only attend extremely important meetings or urgent tasks after office hours and never complained about work. Curious about his routine, she asked …

Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone backs ICC’s post-pregnancy return guidelines, calls it ‘landmark moment’ for women in sports

Mom-to-be Deepika Padukone backs ICC’s post-pregnancy return guidelines, calls it ‘landmark moment’ for women in sports

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As she prepares to welcome her second child with husband Ranveer Singh, actor Deepika Padukone has praised the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) newly announced maternity return guidelines for women cricketers, calling the move a “landmark moment”. Earlier this year, Deepika Padukone and husband Ranveer Singh announced that they are all set to embrace parenthood once again. (Photo: Instagram) Deepika cheers ICC’s new maternity policy On Tuesday, Deepika took to Instagram Stories to praise the ICC’s newly introduced maternity return guidelines for women cricketers. Deepika reposted a post announcing the ICC’s official rollout of post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines for women cricketers. She applauded the initiative and hailed the move as an important step towards safeguarding player welfare. Sharing the story on her Instagram Story, Deepika wrote, “A landmark moment for women in sport (multiple clapping emojis).” Her reaction comes amid her continued advocacy for working mothers and the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance. Last year, after reports emerged that Deepika had exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s Spirit, rumours surfaced online claiming that the actor had demanded …

Is Gen Z lazy or are they saving us from burnout? A Teacher Weighs In

Is Gen Z lazy or are they saving us from burnout? A Teacher Weighs In

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4 min readMay 25, 2026 04:30 PM IST First published on: May 25, 2026 at 04:30 PM IST Social media and public discourse are flooded with memes about Gen Z in general, and more specifically, about its work ethic. Whether LinkedIn posts or Instagram reels, they tend to scorn this generation, which apparently comprises lazy work shirkers. In a scene from the recent Devil Wears Prada 2, watching Miranda Priestly (the editor-in-chief of the fashion magazine Runway) put her coat on the stand by herself, her ex-intern is taken by surprise – she was used to having it tossed at her. This is attributed to the new HR policy, introduced because “woke” children dislike having jackets flung at them. This becomes a testament to the fact that Gen Z value their self-worth and are not afraid to ask for what, in this case, is basic human decency. Those belonging to this generation are popularly construed as overgrown children instead of responsible adults who understand the weight of their actions. They are often contrasted with millennials, …

Vikrant Massey Opens Up About ‘Misunderstood’ Retirement Post: ‘I Was Facing Severe Burnout’ | Bollywood News

Vikrant Massey Opens Up About ‘Misunderstood’ Retirement Post: ‘I Was Facing Severe Burnout’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 05:27 IST Vikrant Massey clarifies his break from acting, revealing he suffered burnout and felt ashamed missing his son’s early moments. Vikrant Massey was bestowed with the prestigious 71st National Film Awards for his biographical drama 12th Fail. In December 2024, the film industry was rocked when National Award-winning actor Vikrant Massey announced a sudden break from movies. Given his soaring trajectory following the massive success of 12th Fail, the post was widely interpreted as a shock retirement. However, in an interview with Times Now, during the channel’s 20th Anniversary Special Broadcast, Massey set the record straight, revealing the profound emotional exhaustion and personal regrets that fueled his decision. The ‘Retirement’ Misunderstanding and Creative Burnout Addressing the viral social media post, Vikrant explained that the platform’s constraints played a role in the confusion. “X pe jitney bhi limited shabd aapko milte hain, usme mene sari imformation bharne ki koshish ki and now we know ki sari information pahochi nahi. A lot of it was misconstrued. I just wanted to take a …

New mom Kiara Advani calls Sidharth Malhotra ‘hands-on father’, supports Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour workday demand: ‘Burnout helps no one’ | Bollywood News

New mom Kiara Advani calls Sidharth Malhotra ‘hands-on father’, supports Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour workday demand: ‘Burnout helps no one’ | Bollywood News

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed their daughter Saraayah in July and in a recent interview, Kiara revealed that she was working for seven months during her pregnancy. The actor opened up about her dreams for her daughter and revealed that her husband Sidharth has been a hands-on father since Saraayah’s birth. Kiara also shared her thoughts on the 8-hour workday debate that started after actor Deepika Padukone, a new mother herself, demanded the same, but had to eventually walk out of two prestigious projects as her demands were not being met. In a chat with Vogue India, Kiara spoke about prioritising mental health as she discussed the conversation around 8-hour workday. “Burnout helps no one in any industry,” she said. She also spoke about the ‘three-word mantra’ that she uses at work and her home, with those who work with her: “Dignity. Balance. Respect.” When asked about her cure for mental exhaustion, Kiara shared that it was the “sound of Saraayah giggling in her sleep.” As Deepika Padukone exited Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, it …

Burnout Balm Or ‘Disconnect’ From Reality? Supriya Sule’s New Bill May Let You Ignore After-Hours Work Calls | Education and Career News

Burnout Balm Or ‘Disconnect’ From Reality? Supriya Sule’s New Bill May Let You Ignore After-Hours Work Calls | Education and Career News

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Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 20:41 IST The NCP-SP lawmaker has moved a private member’s bill in Parliament to ensure that employees have a personal life and space The reason for this is the increasing number of stress-related deaths of employees, including young people. (Representational image) Is it possible to disconnect from work? Nationalist Congress Party–Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) MP Supriya Sule thinks so. She has moved a private member’s bill in Parliament to ensure that employees have a personal life and space. According to the bill, an employee “is not obliged to reply or shall have the right to refuse to answer such calls.” It further states, “in case an employee refuses to reply to any call outside of work hours, such an employee shall not be subject to any disciplinary action by the employer.” The bill also proposes the establishment of a committee to discuss and frame mutually agreed-upon terms of negotiations to address emergencies outside of work hours. It suggests that “an employer may contact any employee via telecom, video call, message, email, or …

Taapsee Pannu wraps up Gandhari shoot: ‘A burnout like never before’

Taapsee Pannu wraps up Gandhari shoot: ‘A burnout like never before’

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The revenge drama Gandhari, starring Taapsee Pannu and Ishwak Singh, has wrapped up its shoot. The film is written by Kanika Dhillon and produced under her banner, Kathha Pictures. It is directed by the highly acclaimed Devashish Makhija, known for films such as Bhonsle, Joram, and others. Taapsee took to Instagram and shared a post detailing her experience.  Taapsee gave it all for Gandhari  Taking to Instagram Taapsee shared a picture from the film’s set and wrote, “If there is a NOS mode for human body I experienced it in this film, If there is something called running on fuel of grit and determination, I saw it in this film, If there is something called unified goal of “make it happen” I felt it in this film. Every time I decide to go against the tide I forget there is a price to pay, a burnout like never before, but some bruises give a feeling of contentment like never before. We gave it all! Bringing it to u soon….Our Gandhari.”           …