Psychology says talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign of loneliness; it’s one of the brain’s smartest tools for regulating emotion and rehearsing decisionsTalking to yourself is a common and often beneficial habit, not a sign of being unhinged. Research indicates that self-talk aids in plannin...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Quote of the Day by French philosopher Blaise Pascal: “The sole cause of man’s unhappiness is that he does not know how to...” — Life lessons on why learning to sit quietly with your own thoughts may be the hidden path to true happiness and inner peaceQuote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: Modern happiness research keeps confirming what Blaise Pascal understood centuries ago. Constant noise, ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Ex banker explains who pays for your airport lounge access with free food, drinks, spa, bed, games, entertainment and othersA former bank employee sheds light on the economics of airport lounge access, revealing that banks and card networks foot the bill as a per...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
Are we chasing perfect sleep all wrong? The hidden side of trackers and orthosomniaSleep trackers are popular now. But these devices can cause anxiety. This problem is called orthosomnia. People obsess over sleep data. Thi...
24 Jul, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
India's cricket is in a good place: Wasim AkramPakistan cricket fraternity has praised the Indian team for their impressive run to the World Cup final, despite losing to Australia in the...
20 Nov, 2023, 09.24 PM IST
When love turns fatal: 7 warning signs your teen may be in an abusive relationshipResearch shows parents are in a unique position to support teens to foster healthy relationships.
15 Sep, 2023, 07.42 PM IST
From learning to say no, to enjoying stargazing, six ways to take care of yourself in 2023It's okay to prioritise yourself sometimes. You matter.
19 Feb, 2023, 11.38 AM IST
Looking for romance? Dating coaches reveal how to find love in 2023For more-modern and less-demonic relationship advice, we asked some of today's most prominent dating advisers.
14 Feb, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
Keep telling friends you are done? Your brain needs a break, take a sad day off from work to cope with burnoutAlso note, burnout itself can be a risk factor for depression.
26 Aug, 2022, 07.19 PM IST
Deadly secret: Electronic warfare shapes Russia-Ukraine warElectronic warfare technology targets communications, navigation and guidance systems to locate, blind and deceive the enemy and direct let...
03 Jun, 2022, 03.47 PM IST
From one ‘colossal mistake’ to backing Hillary Clinton in election, Monica Lewinsky is (reluctantly) revisiting ‘that woman’Lewinsky was 22 when her relationship with then US President Bill Clinton began.
12 Sep, 2021, 11.54 AM IST
Covid-19: Anxieties, life hacks and takeaways from India’s CEOs who are navigating uncharted territoryAn unprecedented business crisis looms. And no one can see light at the end of the tunnel. “The world is staring down the barrel of a reces...
29 Mar, 2020, 06.43 PM IST
Hindus are seekers, not believers… Ghar Wapsi not in our ethos, says spiritualist Jaggi VasudevWhat is happening as a reaction to a certain political and cultural and other situations and what is the ethos of the land are two differen...
27 Mar, 2015, 05.30 PM IST
Delhi polls: PM Modi loses capital, AAP victory to be psychological boost for Opposition partiesIt can be embarrassing for the PM on whom BJP's campaign was centred & may challenge his agenda as he'll now have to contend with an embold...
11 Feb, 2015, 08.38 AM IST
32 newly elected under-35 MPs & what they intend to do for their constituenciesET Magazine profiles this youth brigade of winners to see how they got here and what they intend to do for their constituencies. Read on
25 May, 2014, 11.54 AM IST