BY MONIQUE JESSEN  @moniquejessen Take the themes of love, power and revenge – stir in two gruesome murders, a prophecy of death and enough sexual innuendo to burn down the whole of Westeros – and there you have the first episode ofGame of Thrones season 5 (spoiler alert). Everyone’s favorite naughty dwarf, Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage), is safe after killing […]

By Katherine Boehret  @KatieBoehret The Apple name is synonymous with success, from hardware home runs like the iPhone to software programs like iTunes. But what about those Apple software features that aren’t so successful, either because they’re too subtle to discover or were just big misses? This week, I rounded up eight examples of these to make sure […]

I had recently used Western Union to sent money to someone in Pakistan.  It is without a doubt the most reliable and efficient way to send money almost anywhere in the world. Their history is rich, having been traded on the stock exchange since 1865.  This is great American Institution and, according to some Wall […]

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Was a Political Symbol in 19th Century New York  By Robert McNamara 19th Century History Expert The history of the St. Patrick’s Day parade began with modest gatherings in the streets of colonial America. And throughout the 19th century, large public celebrations to mark St. Patrick’s Day became potent political […]

This interview with Stephen J. Immelt, C.E.O. ofHogan Lovells, an international law firm, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Q. Were you in leadership roles when you were younger? A. I was the captain of the football team and president of the student council. I was just always interested in being in the mix, and I felt that […]

By  Julia Greenberg @julia_greenberg  Watch out! Today is Friday the 13th, known by many as the unluckiest day of the year. While many will laugh off the superstitious day, others will remain in bed paralyzed by fear and avoid daily tasks, conducting business or traveling. In the U.S., an estimated 17 to 21 million people suffer from […]

Kit Yarrow @GenBuy This week’s unveiling of the Apple Watch has hypnotized the masses, or at least the media. Why are we so enraptured by a device that it’s pretty obvious we don’t need? No one really needs an Apple Watch. Yes, it will have many uses, including tracking exercise, making mobile payments, reading email, and running […]

This interview with Vivek Gupta,C.E.O. of Zensar Technologies, a global software services company based in Pune, India, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Q. Were you in leadership roles or doing entrepreneurial things when you were younger? A. No. I was just an ordinary kid. I grew up in India. My father used to get transferred often, so […]

By ROB WALKER Send your workplace conundrums toworkologist@nytimes.com, including your name and contact information (even if you want it withheld for publication). The Workologist is a guy with well-intentioned opinions, not a professional career adviser. Letters may be edited. My husband lost his high-level, overseas position after the company sold off his division. He has always […]

The benefits of Tai Chi for seniors are incredible. Tai Chi is an ancient discipline of slow, fluid like movements. This excellent art is instrumental in relaxing the full body and mind with a variety of health benefits. Due to the subtle movement techniques of the art, Tai Chi can benefit health seekers and provide […]