Quote of the day by Victor Hugo, 'Laughter is the Sun that drives winter from the human face', is inspiring life lessons on human emotional intelligence as modern psychology says smile has healing power which can reduce stressQuote of the day by Victor Hugo offers timeless words of wisdom about the healing and uplifting power of joy. Laughter eases emotional burd...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.12 AM IST
Psychology says people who cook far more food than necessary aren't just overpreparing, they may be expressing care through abundancePsychology says people who regularly cook extra food may be influenced by caregiving, communal relationships, abundance, hospitality, and f...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Psychology says adults who keep separate indoor slippers and outside shoes aren't obsessed with cleanliness, they are drawing a boundary between chaos and peacePsychology suggests that everyday habits often carry symbolic meaning rather than being random behaviors. The slippers themselves are not w...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Psychology says people who eat with their hands don't lack table manners, they may be preserving a deeper connection to food, memory and their rootsPsychology suggests that everyday habits often hold deeper meaning than they appear to. Eating with your hands is rarely about rejecting mo...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Psychology says kids who always sit in the same spot in the classroom may be creating a mental anchor for learningWhy do some children insist on sitting in the same classroom seat every day? Psychology suggests the behavior may be linked to routine, env...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Psychology says fathers often check on family members indirectly even when they are worried, here’s what this unique form of love meansMany children grow up believing their fathers are emotionally distant, but psychology suggests that this is not always the case. Sometimes,...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Psychology says people who always take the last piece of cake are not necessarily selfish: Why the brain responds differently to social permission and opportunityPsychology suggests that the last piece of cake is rarely just about food. It often becomes a symbol of opportunity, social comfort and the...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Psychology says people who hate cilantro aren't picky eaters: Their brains and genes may literally be tasting something differentPsychology suggests that even ordinary disagreements can reveal surprising insights about human behavior. The real story is not about cilan...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Psychology suggests the adult who always offers to drive isn’t being generous; the wheel is the one place they control the route, the pace, and the exit, and for someone who grew up powerless, that feels like reliefSome people always volunteer to drive. This habit stems from a childhood where they had little control. The driver's seat offers a sense of...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who've remained single by choice don't lack desire for connection; they feel it more intensely than mostIncreasingly, Americans, particularly millennials, are choosing singlehood not as a temporary state but as a deliberate life choice. Resear...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Psychology says people who eat dinner alone by choice aren’t lonely: They’re protecting a peace they spent decades earningDining solo is frequently misconstrued as a sign of loneliness. In truth, studies reveal that it can be a deliberate choice, providing a mu...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Psychology says families who keep dinner tables free of television aren't just following a rule; they are often protecting the emotional atmosphere that helps people feel noticedTurning off the TV during family dinners creates a sanctuary of connection. Studies reveal that screens can inhibit genuine interactions, l...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Psychology says people who reach retirement with few close friends are not failures at relationships; they just made a quiet decision in their 30s that most people never have the courage to admit toMany people retire with few friends, but this can be a conscious decision made decades earlier. Science supports this approach, showing tha...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Psychology says the oldest person in a family who insists on small traditions may be protecting "belonging" more than routineFor many grown-ups, revisiting classic TV series serves as a soothing balm, demanding little mental effort while providing an emotional ref...
26 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Why losing some friendships may not be a loss at all? Lebanese-Canadian psychologist Gad Saad says, ‘Anyone who is willing to end a relationship because of a reasoned difference of opinion is…’Gad Saad's quote on relationships argues that true friendships can withstand reasoned differences of opinion, suggesting relationships endi...
25 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Why do meat-eaters really hate vegans? Shocking new study reveals the psychology behind the food fightA recent study reveals that meat-eaters' resentment towards vegans stems from envy, not disgust. Researchers from the University of Vaasa f...
14 Apr, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
View: There were always idiots with opinions, but now they find it easier for their opinions to be heardBarring a couple of listeners who may have genuinely enjoyed the man's monologue, the rest would have stayed silent, or may have even sighe...
02 Apr, 2022, 09.03 PM IST