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Priyanka Chopra says motherhood changed career priorities: ‘Don’t just pack bags and go…’ | Workplace News

Priyanka Chopra says motherhood changed career priorities: ‘Don’t just pack bags and go…’ | Workplace News

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5 min readNew DelhiJul 22, 2026 11:00 PM IST For years, Priyanka Chopra’s career was defined by an extraordinarily demanding schedule. At the peak of her Bollywood career, she starred in multiple films each year, constantly travelling between shoots, promotions and international commitments. But since becoming a mother to daughter Malti Marie, the actor says her relationship with work has undergone a significant shift. Speaking at the Cannes Lions 2026 conference in France, Priyanka reflected on how motherhood has reshaped her priorities. “Your priorities really change. I don’t just pack my bags and go off for a movie anymore,” she said. She added, “I don’t do five films a year. I don’t travel the way I used to. I’m really, really selective about the time I spend and who I spend it with.” Opening up about this new phase of life, Priyanka also admitted, “I’m navigating working-mom life. I have so much more respect for my mother now.” DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. …

‘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, …

Why He Gets Scolded by His Family

Why He Gets Scolded by His Family

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 20, 2026 11:00 PM IST Balancing professional dedication with personal relationships can be one of life’s trickiest challenges. In an old interview, actor Manoj Bajpayee offered a candid glimpse into this everyday tug-of-war.  “I am as ordinary a family person as I can be. I try to do justice to being a husband and being a father. However, I get scolding from my daughter and my wife for being completely focused on my work,” he admitted with honesty that many working professionals might resonate with in a conversation with ETimes/ He went on to describe the dynamics at home, adding, “My daughter and my wife are my bosses at home. I humbly listen to them. I try to follow the rules of the house as much as possible. They dictate my life completely. I love them, and they are my lifelines.” Married to Shabana Raza (Neha Bajpayee) and father to Ava Nayla, Manoj’s reflections highlight a universal struggle: trying to be fully present both at work and at home without one …

Shah Rukh Khan Never Skipped Family Event After Long Shoots, Reveals Former Bodyguard

Shah Rukh Khan Never Skipped Family Event After Long Shoots, Reveals Former Bodyguard

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Shah Rukh Khan is known for being a doting father. Despite his hectic and busy schedule, the superstar always manages to take out the time for his family. Recently, his former security head Yaseen Khan opened up about SRK’s devotion towards is wife Gauri Khan and children Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan. Yaseen worked with SRK for ten years from 2001 till 2011. During a conversation with Hindi Rus, he revealed, “He’d (SRK) always attend their sports programmes. He’d drop them to school whenever he was in town irrespective of how exhausted he was. The best thing about him was that even when he was shooting in the US, he’d study on his own and then teach his children online for their exams… In my 10 years, I’d never seen him tell Gauri bhabhi, ‘I’m tired, I won’t come.’ He’s always ready for family.” He further shared that SRK would take out some time every year to unwind in London, spending quality time with his family and close friends. Yaseen also revealed that …

Mohit Suri on eight-hour shift in film industry debate: ‘Emraan Hashmi shot 24 hours with me’

Mohit Suri on eight-hour shift in film industry debate: ‘Emraan Hashmi shot 24 hours with me’

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Last year, actor Deepika Padukone ignited a debate around eight-hour work shifts for actors after reportedly stepping away from Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, triggering widespread discussion. Now, director Mohit Suri has weighed in on the issue, recalling a time when Emraan Hashmi shot for 24 hours at a stretch. Mohit Suri has given his take on the demand for 8-hour shifts on set that was suggested by Deepika Padukone. Mohit Suri on eight-hour shift debate In an interview with Variety India, Mohit opened up about the ongoing debate about an eight-hour workday in the film industry to support work-life balance. The director noted that he has had actors work 24 hours at a stretch in the past. Mohit said, “I have had actors work 24 hours when needed. When we were shooting for Awarapan and we had a really expensive location in the presidential suite of the Intercontinental Hotel on the terrace, we had it only for 24 hours. I remember Emraan Hashmi shot 24 hours with me… We are making …

Saif Ali Khan says his son Taimur asked him how long he is going to work as an actor. Here’s what he replied

Saif Ali Khan says his son Taimur asked him how long he is going to work as an actor. Here’s what he replied

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Work-life balance has been a long-standing topic of discussion in the Indian film industry, with many actors sharing their views on how change can be brought about within the system. Actor Saif Ali Khan, who has been acting for more than three decades, spoke about the same issue during a chat with sister Soha Ali Khan on her podcast. (Also read: Kunal Kemmu on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand: ‘Mat bolo ki 12 ghante kaam kar ke aapse zyada salary le raha’) Saif Ali Khan shared that son Taimur Ali Khan has asked him about his career and how long he wants to pursue it. What Saif shared During the conversation, Saif said, “’How much long are you planning to do this for?’ Which is something Tim (Taimur Ali Khan) also asked me recently. I said I don’t know, as long as I can! Forever, it is my job! But they are like, ‘No!’” When Soha shared how it makes sense because he stays away during shoots, Saif added, “It has evolved in a way… …

Kunal Kemmu on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand: ‘Mat bolo ki 12 ghante kaam kar ke aapse zyada salary le raha’

Kunal Kemmu on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand: ‘Mat bolo ki 12 ghante kaam kar ke aapse zyada salary le raha’

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Last year, Deepika Padukone sparked a major discourse in Bollywood after she advocated for an 8-hour workday to support work-life balance and new mothers. That debate has resurfaced in a conversation on Soha Ali Khan‘s podcast, where she spoke with husband Kunal Kemmu and brother Saif Ali Khan. Kunal had some reservations on the subject and said that the demands would be great, but that would require a better look at one’s input in the first place. Kunal Kemmu has spoken on work-life balance. What Kunal said During the conversation, Soha said that nowadays the idea of work-life balance is much more in demand and is normalised, which was not the case a few years ago. Adding to this, Kunal said, “I feel that when we become 18 and when we are choosing governments of our country, we also have to choose what we want in life, what we signed up for. We sometimes say that we want to work for only so much time and want to spend time here… then you leave the …

Psychologist reflects on Lucky Ali’s reaction to Arijit Singh’s decision of quitting playback singing: ‘Something must have snapped within him’ | Workplace News

Psychologist reflects on Lucky Ali’s reaction to Arijit Singh’s decision of quitting playback singing: ‘Something must have snapped within him’ | Workplace News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 6, 2026 04:55 PM IST Recently, Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh announced he would stop accepting new assignments, prompting others to reflect on the pressures of long creative careers. Over the past week, several voices have weighed in on the decision, including singer Lucky Ali, who offered a personal perspective while speaking to PTI. He said, “You’ve got to stand in the musician’s shoes to understand what he’s really feeling. If he’s taken a step like this, something must have snapped within him. I totally agree with Arijit for taking a stand. And it’s not a loss. He’s definitely going to sing and express himself, but not within the circumstances that existed earlier. You have to make your own road, like we did—we made our own road.” Reflecting on his own path, Ali added, “Nothing is offered to you on a plate. You have to present your case in the best possible way and be convinced about what you’re doing. Once you cross that hurdle, it gets a little easier. That …