Relationships News

The Rajasthan Human Rights Commission has directed the state government to prohibit live-in relationships. The objective being to secure the rights of women who, it says, are treated as “concubines” in such relationships. But the idea of any government regulating our social lives is problematic. Whether it’s a live-in or marriage, the decision to be in any such relationship ought to be a choice for the partners to make, and not for the state to dictate.

The world has two kinds of lovers: the ones who leave and the ones who can’t Those who stay despite daily unhappiness are often affected by the weight of sunk costs

Managing an overbearing boss, a nasty colleague or a team member who dodges tasks requires a high degree of professionalism and a lot of clear communication

Disagreements between co-founders often leave a business floundering, and there are many examples of friends-turned-founders having differences. The two promoters of FMCG giant Emami discuss their 60-year friendship and their business partnership

What do those in Dutee Chand’s village in eastern Odisha think about the ace sprinter’s same-sex relationship?

Working together can let you appreciate your partner outside of the domestic sphere

Office romance is here to stay. Being a co-worker couple is possible in the age of #MeToo Keeping relationships discreet at workplace is no longer a concern among the youngsters

The financial strains can lead to increased irritability, pressure, insecurity, and fear. If you don't play your cards right, relationships could pay the price. It could be financially costly if you wind up in divorce

Offering food, coffee breaks and being socialwe share the best practices to build a solid relationship with new colleagues

Relatives are a compendium of life-lessons in disguise. We learn retrospectively from one set of them and then practise our new skills on the next lot