Psychology says the reason you carry an object into another room and then stand there confused has a surprising scientific explanationEver walk into a room and forget why? It's not forgetfulness, but the 'Doorway Effect.' Psychologists explain our brains treat doorways as ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: “If time travel is possible, where are the tourists from the future?” - How a simple question by the genius scientist challenges the possibility of time travel in real lifeStephen Hawking’s famous question is the quote of the day, as it reflects his skepticism about traveling backwards in time. He used this id...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.30 AM IST
How to get rid of lizards without killing them: Simple home remedies that workLizards are beneficial visitors, helping control insect populations. Instead of removal, focus on making homes less attractive to them. Sim...
16 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Why Your Old Phone Might Be the Simplest Home Camera You Already OwnTransform your old smartphone into a home security camera. This cost-effective method allows you to monitor doorways or hallways efficientl...
02 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Can Orange Peels Really Keep Mice Away? What That Citrus Trick May Actually DoWhile orange peels contain scents mice can detect, scientific evidence for their effectiveness as a long-term repellent is limited. The odo...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Why Aluminum Foil Is Suddenly Appearing on Door Handles and How This Simple Trick Delivers A Surprisingly Big EffectA simple household trick is gaining popularity across the United States. Wrapping door handles in aluminum foil effectively reduces painful...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
When HR Says “We’re Open to Negotiation,” What It Often Really MeansWhen HR states they are open to negotiation, it often signifies movement within a pre-defined salary range, not unlimited flexibility. Cand...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NYT Mini Crossword, April 18, 2025: Answers and hints to solve the Friday challengeFriday’s NYT Mini Crossword offers a balanced blend of easy and medium-difficulty clues. Here are all the answers and hints for April 18.
18 Apr, 2025, 06.15 PM IST
History as installation artHad the jail not been a biennale venue, many people may not have connected with art at all although the festival has a wide variety of loca...
04 Jan, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
ET Awards: External affairs minister S Jaishankar: Ace navigator of India's interests through geopolitical turbulenceThe slide in US-China relations provided India an opportunity to build a trusted economic partnership with the US. Jaishankar has been inst...
19 Dec, 2023, 09.03 AM IST
Rising awareness among respondents about quarantine helped implementation of lockdown: IIT Kharagpur studyThe study was conducted at IIT Kharagpur’s Ranbir and Chitra Gupta School of Infrastructure Design and Management, Dept. of Civil Engineeri...
26 Mar, 2020, 07.42 PM IST
Scientists genetically 'edit' human blood stem cellsHarvard researchers used a gene-editing technique to create an effective method for blocking HIV from invading & destroying patients' immun...
07 Nov, 2014, 05.22 PM IST
Virtuous cycleBhukti leads on to Mukti, which enables experience of even more sublime Bhukti.
17 Sep, 2012, 05.28 AM IST
- New insight into the consequences of power lights up heights of folly
People who wield power feel taller than they actually are. Or, at least, that is what a recent piece of psychological research tells us.
27 Jan, 2012, 05.17 AM IST
The house for gender balanceThe International Woman's Day provides an occasion to mark the remarkable progress made by women in the last 100 years. But the truth is, w...
08 Mar, 2011, 02.07 AM IST
Let go, open up; receive benefitsCecil Frances Alexander’s poem is a reminder to be open and receptive to blessings, which abound all over. Unwittingly or unknowingly thoug...
21 Jun, 2010, 05.33 AM IST