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On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's ...
Quote of the day by Alan Watts: 'A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts. So, he loses touch with reality...' - How constant overthinking can quietly disconnect people from real life explained by the British-American writerModern life keeps people constantly occupied with thoughts, worries, notifications, and endless mental noise, which is why Alan Watts’s quo...
In the 1930s, rubber factory workers drank alcohol and suddenly felt sick. It wasn't just a workplace illness, it led to the discovery of Antabuse, helping millions quit drinkingAn accidental discovery in a rubber factory in the 1930s revealed that workers exposed to tetraethylthiuram disulfide experienced severe re...
Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'Beauty is nothing, it won't stay. You don't know how lucky you are to be ugly; because if people like you, you know...' - A life lesson on importance of personality growth beyond just physical looks by the German-American novelistQuote of the day: American writer and poet Charles Bukowski remains widely remembered for his raw and brutally honest observations about li...
Quote of the Day by Marlon Brando: “With women, I've got a… – Inspiring lessons on relationships, trust, intimacy and why protecting yourself too much can push people away by the legendary Hollywood actor known for his deep insights into human nature and psychologyQuote of the Day by Marlon Brando: Marlon Brando’s quote, “With women, I've got a long bamboo pole with a leather loop on the end. I slip t...
IIT Madras ₹10 LPA job offer, UPSC failures to alcohol addiction and more; techie shares friend’s 12-year journey of strugglesAn IIT Madras Chemical Engineering graduate rejected a ₹10 LPA placement to pursue UPSC, facing multiple failures over 12 years. After setb...
Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: 'An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again...' - what 'Origin of Species' author said about human behaviorCharles Darwin's witty observation highlights how a monkey, after one bad experience with brandy, avoids it, contrasting with humans who of...
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol or...' - lessons on psychology of addiction and why you can’t break free from bad habits by pioneer who categorized personalities into introverts and extrovertsQuote of the day by Carl Jung: He defined addiction as a deep human dependency on anything that offers escape from pain, stress, or emptine...
Athena opens northeast India’s largest integrated psychiatric hospital in GuwahatiAthena Behavioral Health opens Northeast India's largest private psychiatric hospital in Guwahati. This marks their fifth hospital nationwi...
Quote of the day by Charles Bukowski: 'You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time, all else is...' - inspiring lessons how taking small actions can save and change the world by author of Ham on Rye, Post Office and FactotumQuote of the day by Charles Bukowski: His words highlight that saving the world starts with helping one person. Grand movements are less im...
Mirwaiz says anti-drug crackdown welcome, warns against 'law and order prism'Mirwaiz Umar Farooq supports the administration's drug abuse crackdown. He stresses a broader approach is needed, not just arrests. He high...
Experts back OTC access to NRT across all formats and dosages, including 2 mg and 4 mg, as India struggles with a Tobacco quit success rate under 5%The report highlights the significant economic burden of tobacco use, particularly among low-income households, and underscores how reducin...
Salil Ankola in depression. He debuted against Wasim Akram alongside Sachin Tendulkar and acted with Sanjay DuttFormer India cricketer Salil Ankola has entered a mental health care centre near Pune. He is undergoing treatment for severe depression fol...
New Mexico seeks $3.7 billion, changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trialNew Mexico is suing Meta Platforms, accusing it of harming young users. The state wants a judge to declare Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and ...
Video: Row erupts over 'intoxicated' Bhagwant Mann. BJP, Congress attack Punjab CM, say 'same man who promises drug-free state'Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is facing sharp criticism from leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Indian National Congress over ...
Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
'4 girlfriends, 12-page suicide note': Woman engaged to Bengaluru techie dies by suicide. Here's how the tragedy unfoldedIn a shocking incident, a woman in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada died by suicide and left behind a 12-page note blaming his fiance for the ex...
Hyderabad laid-off techie turns 'ganja engineer' on terrace; 17 plants that could yield 10 kg seizedExcise officials in Hyderabad arrested a former software engineer for cultivating cannabis plants on his terrace. Investigators linked the ...
‘I did not know what to do. There was a lot of loneliness’: Dhurandhar 2 singer on battling alcoholism and finding support in familySinger Jasmine Sandlas has opened up about her past struggle with alcohol addiction. She began drinking at 23, seeking external support dur...