People across Europe, North America slept for days or stared blankly for hours during this 100-year-old strange epidemic and scientists are still searching whyDuring the 1918 flu pandemic, a mysterious illness, encephalitis lethargica, emerged in Europe and North America, causing extreme sleepines...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Cher: 'Men are not necessities, they’re luxuries. You don’t need them, but they’re really wonderful...' A reminder from American music legend that relationships should come from choice, not dependencyCher once said, 'Men are not necessities, they’re luxuries. You don’t need them, but they’re really wonderful' during a 1996 interview on S...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Psychology says people who dream every night aren’t weird but they may be under a lot of stress and have unhinged emotionsPsychology does not consider frequent dreaming to be unusual. On the contrary, dreaming is widely regarded as a natural and important aspec...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Native American Proverb of the Day: 'You can’t wake a person who is pretending...'- A powerful lesson from profound Native American proverb about awareness and self-truthA profound Native American proverb, 'You can’t wake a person who is pretending to be asleep,' offers a timeless lesson on self-awareness an...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Quote of the Day by American poet Robert Frost: 'And miles to go before I sleep...'- Here's a lesson about life’s unfinished journey by one of the most celebrated figures in American poetryRobert Frost's famous lines from 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' resonate deeply. The poem captures the human desire to pause amidst...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Quote of the day by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra: 'All I know is that while I'm asleep, I'm never afraid. I have no hopes, no struggles, no glories, and bless the man who invented sleep, a cloak over all human thought...' - How sleep fixes everything, explained by the Spanish writerCenturies-old wisdom from Cervantes' Don Quixote reveals sleep as a profound gift, offering refuge from fear, stress, and life's demands. T...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
World's richest and their sleep habits: How many hours do Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg sleep each day?Contrary to popular belief, top entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg emphasize the importance of sleep for product...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Thursday motivation quote by Morgan Freeman: 'If you want to see a miracle, be the...' - Hollywood superstar's timeless advice for anyone waiting for a breakthroughThursday motivation by Morgan Freeman: Morgan Freeman's quote, "If you want to see a miracle, be the miracle," emphasizes that positive cha...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Meta to launch America's workforce academy for guaranteed job placement with $115 million first year investmentMeta is launching America's Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide program designed to fast-track individuals into long-term careers in skil...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'Loving what you do is...' Life lessons on passion, human nature, respect, success and happiness by popular American actorQuote of the Day by Julia Roberts highlights the importance of passion, purpose, success, happiness, respect, and personal growth. The quot...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Waking up tired every day? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 10 simple habits that can improve sleep quality naturallyMillions struggle with sleep. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained doctor, offers simple tips for better rest. Avoid late meals and keep you...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Sleeping over 8 hours daily? Senior Neurologist at Apollo Hospitals explains its underlying health issues and potential risksAre you sleeping more than 8 hours? New research has revealed that a study of nearly 500,000 people found a 'sweet spot' of 6.4 to 7.8 hour...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefitsEli Lilly presented trial results for its new obesity drug retatrutide. The drug significantly reduced sleep apnea severity and knee osteoa...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Sleep on thisIn an ironic twist, a recent trade pact transforms ambitions into dilemmas, leaving society fatigued. Economic indicators show growth, iron...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.44 AM IST