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Psychology says people who take extra care for their bikes or cars aren't showing off: What this behavior really meansPsychology says people who take extra care for their bikes or cars aren't always materialistic. Many people maintain their vehicles because...
Psychology says people who never remove plastic covers from remotes, fridges, and car seats may not be careful , they may be focusing on the loss rather than the gainPsychology says people who keep plastic covers on remotes, fridges, cars, and furniture may be influenced by loss aversion, ownership psych...
Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
Psychology says fathers who fix broken things instead of replacing them are not being cheap: Why repairing objects becomes their way of protecting memories, purpose and familyPsychology suggests that fathers who repair broken items instead of replacing them are rarely being cheap or stubborn. More often, they are...
Psychology says people who only like to buy clothes in stores and not online are not outdated: Why the brain still trusts touch more than algorithmsPsychology suggests that people who prefer buying clothes in physical stores are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are respondin...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIt is probably time to be bullish as an investor. But remember two things. One: Valuations are still not cheap. Two: Because it is over and...
Psychology says people who keep a photo of their wife or kids in their wallet aren’t nostalgic, they are creating an emotional safety netPsychologists have consistently found that having a strong sense of purpose supports emotional well-being. For many people, loved ones beco...
Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside other shopping bags are responding to an ancient survival instinctAt its heart, this habit is rarely about the bags themselves. It is more about psychological efficiency. The brain naturally seeks to reduc...
FM Sitharaman flags global crisis spillovers, unfair burden on developing nationsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Global South should not bear the brunt of global imbalances and conflicts. Representing...
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectivelyAI company Anthropic is launching a new program called Claude Corps. This initiative will place 1,000 fellows with non-profit organizations...
An Indian-American NC State commencement speaker just paid off every senior's final-year student loansAnil Kochhar surprised graduates at NC State Wilson College of Textiles by paying off all their student loans. This generous gift offers gr...
IITs reach for global stature amid endowment crunchIndian Institutes of Technology are actively expanding their global presence. They are forging international partnerships, establishing ove...
Bringing 'Kapitalism' Back to Kolkata: Why Bengal needs an economic resetKolkata is poised for an economic resurgence. A new capitalist approach and strategic structural changes are set to reverse capital drain. ...
Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
In the 1940s, Earl Tupper Boiled Plastic Scraps at Home: That Experiment Established the Foundation for TupperwareTupperware's journey began with discarded plastic. Earl Tupper tirelessly experimented, turning industrial waste into useful containers. Hi...
In blocking Meta-Manus’ $2 billion AI deal, China is trying to stem brain drainChina's NDRC has blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI firm Manus, citing "laws and regulations." This move signals Beijing's intent ...
Midterm strategy shift: GOP keeps Trump agenda, softens TrumpRepublicans are adjusting their strategy for upcoming midterm elections. They aim to use President Trump's ability to mobilize voters witho...
Possessed by the stocks you possess! How inertia hurts your portfolioA lot is written in the investing world about the ills of high trading frequency or churn in the portfolio. However, the other side of the ...
Indian investment veteran appointed endowment chief at HarvardN P Narvekar, 54, has been appointed the president and chief executive officer of Harvard Management Company (HMC).
The endowment effect in a game of pokerWhy is this so? Part of the reason, of course, is that we're human, and humans crave action and dopamine, and that makes us rationalise doi...