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  In the world of work, the desire to please one's boss is a natural inclination. After all, a happy boss often leads to a harmonious work environment and the possibility of career advancement. However, this desire to keep supervisors content sometimes takes an interesting turn - people start to exaggerate. Exaggeration in the workplace can range from inflating one's accomplishments to sugarcoating setbacks, all in the name of job security and maintaining a positive relationship with higher-ups. In this article, we'll explore the phenomenon of exaggeration in the workplace and delve into the reasons behind it.   The Fine Line Between Exaggeration and Deception Before we delve deeper into the reasons why employees often exaggerate their work situations, it's essential to understand the distinction between exaggeration and outright deception. Exaggeration involves stretching the truth, amplifying achievements, or downplaying failures for the sake of presenting a mor...

  Source : Press Release (EEAS) The new European Union Ambassador, H.E. Hervé Delphin presented his Letters of Credence to the Hon'ble President of India, Shrimati Droupadi Murmu, at an official ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan today. “ The strategic partnership with India is one of the most significant relationships developed by the European Union on the global stage. It is an honour for me to represent the EU in India and contribute to make EU-India a defining force for the world of today and tomorrow.”  Ambassador Hervé Delphin said on the occasion. Emphasizing that  boosting economic opportunities,  ensuring r esilient supply chains, promoting faster green and digital transition will be the key focus of his efforts,  Ambassador Delphin said,  “Today, the EU and India are trusted partners and friends, with strong bilateral cooperation. Over the years,  our strategic ties have both broadened and deepened based on shared goals and interests – on trade, ...

  Source : EEAS In June 1945, the hope of generations scourged by two world wars came to fruition through the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations. With its ratification by the majority of its signatories in October 1945, the United Nations was born. 78 years later and with 193 members, the UN remains the cornerstone of the global multilateral system and continues to provide hope for a better future through open and honest dialogue among countries. As any architect would tell you, the most important part of any building is its foundation. The principles and values of the UN Charter remain as valid today as they did 78 years ago even if the number and complexity of challenges have multiplied and intensified. But when we look at the state of the world today, we may wonder how and when we strayed so far from the Charter’s guiding principles. This is why today, more than ever, we must focus and unite around the founding, common purpose of the UN: peace and security, fr...

A ‘Kashmir Black Day’ photo exhibition depicting India’s crimes against humanity in the Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was inaugurated at the Embassy of Pakistan Belgium today. Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the EU, Amna Baloch inaugurated the event. The photo exhibition that will continue for one week, will display the Indian atrocities and the plight of the people of Kashmir. The heart-rending depictions of gross human rights violations in IIOJK as documented and widely reported by the UN Offices, INGOs, volunteers and international media, highlight the unending miseries of the Kashmiris.  Ambassador Amna Baloch, while speaking at the occasion, paid homage to the Kashmiri victims and lauded their unbreakable resolve for their right to self-determination and complete freedom from Indian subjugation. While stressing upon the importance of October 27, the Ambassador said that, on this day India through its forces, forcibly occupied Jammu and ...

Source : Embassy of Pakistan, Brussels.   Pakistan's Ambassador to the European Union Presents Credentials to European Council President, Charles Michel Pakistan's Ambassador to Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union, Amna Baloch, officially presented her credentials to the President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel, at a ceremony held in Brussels. Ambassador Amna extended cordial greetings and well-wishes on behalf of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan. In response, President Michel reciprocated with similar sentiments, signaling warmth between the two leaderships. During the meeting, both sides jointly recognized the profound importance of Pakistan's ties with the European Union, framing the bond as a strategic and multifaceted partnership. They underscored the essential role of ongoing dialogue in fostering a mutually beneficial relationship. In her discussion with President Michel, Ambassador Baloch provided an update on the human...