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- Psychology says people who spend generously on friends may be getting something money can’t buyOver time, generosity can become a familiar way of expressing affection and maintaining closeness. People communicate care differently: one...16 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Psychology says people who offer unreserved seats to any senior citizen or anyone who may need it more than them aren't just being polite: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who offer unreserved seats to any senior citizen or anyone who may need them more than them aren't simply being poli...16 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST- Psychology says people who adopt strays and give a home to abandoned animals aren't making the choice randomly: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who adopt strays and give a home to abandoned animals aren't acting on random pity. Their actions can be linked to e...05 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- Psychology says people who can’t stop helping strangers may be driven by more than kindnessPsychology does not suggest that everyone who frequently helps others is motivated by pure altruism. Human behavior is rarely driven by a s...04 Sep, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Tim Robbins: 'If you’re in the position to help someone and you do it, it’s very rewarding.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on generosity, intrinsic reward, empathy, human connection, altruism, deep satisfaction, emotional and personal fulfillmentQuote of the day by Tim Robbins focuses on generosity, empathy, human connection and the personal value of helping others. The quote says t...01 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
- Five things to know about Anthropic ahead of Wall Street debutAnthropic, the OpenAI rival that bet everything on computer coding, is expected to go public within weeks in a listing that could eclipse S...26 Aug, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- How the quick fall from grace of a fund run by 'Nostradamus of AI' triggered a 24-hour race to salvage itLeopold Aschenbrenner's hedge fund incurred significant losses and a forced sale of investments. Billionaire Ken Griffin's Citadel acquired...01 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- Psychology says people who give unsolicited advice aren’t egomaniacs, they may be looking for the ‘helper’s high’ pleasureResearch suggests that the most effective advice usually begins with listening. By understanding another person's perspective before offeri...17 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Psychology says people who don't offer their seats on buses or metros aren't always inconsiderate but the reasons still deserve attentionPsychology does not support such a broad conclusion. There are many reasons why someone may not offer their seat. Some people may simply no...09 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Peter Singer: “The more we can reduce unnecessary suffering, the better the world becomes.” Learn the powerful life lesson from the modern thinker who believes ignoring human and animal suffering is morally wrong — and how to create a more compassionate and meaningful life through small human actionsQuote of the day by Peter Singer: ‘The question is not whether we can ignore suffering, but whether we choose to.’” Peter Singer’s philosop...28 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Word of the day: AltruismAltruism means helping others without expecting anything back. This selfless act builds trust and cooperation. It makes families healthier ...27 Jan, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- How a Scottish moral philosopher got Elon Musk's numberTurns out that William MacAskill is in touch with many billionaires, encouraging them in an alternate form of philanthropy.20 Nov, 2022, 09.27 AM IST
- FTX bankruptcy also endangers founder Sam Bankman-Fried's philanthropic giftsThe FTX Foundation -- and other related nonprofits mostly funded by Bankman-Fried and other top FTX executives - says it has donated $190 m...14 Nov, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
- Capitalist monk! A 30-year-old crypto billionaire wants to give his fortune awayHe’s a kind of crypto Robin Hood, beating the rich at their own game to win money for capitalism’s losers.04 Apr, 2022, 07.14 AM IST
- Whose corporate social responsibility?The attempt by some NGOs and activists to impose a straitjacket on CSR is misguided and must be rejected.29 Oct, 2010, 09.19 AM IST
- The sound of one cheek slappingTwo versions of dealing with wrongdoing are mentioned in the Bible. The Old Testament, for example, explicitly endorses the ancient Babylon...27 Mar, 2009, 02.43 AM IST
- Offering unselfish people incentives could backfire for cosIndividuals often sacrifice their personal self interest for the common good - and expecting them to behave selfishly by giving incentives ...22 Jun, 2008, 04.59 PM IST
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