Psychology says people who hang clocks in every room may not be obsessed with time, they could be seeking control, predictability and peace of mindPsychology teaches us that everyday preferences often reflect deeper psychological patterns. Filling a home with clocks is rarely just abou...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Psychiatrist shows how to check if you’re struggling with mental health issue: Simple self-assessment guide that could help you spot signs earlyMental health issues often develop gradually and can be easy to overlook. According to Dr Rahul Chandhok, persistent feelings of sadness, a...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Got my dream job, salary doubled, still crying every day: Bengaluru techie asks if she should quit and return homeA 23-year-old woman is grappling with severe anxiety and panic attacks after landing her dream job in Bengaluru, despite a high salary and ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Do you often catch your child lying? Psychology says it may have long-term effects into adulthoodA 16-year study of over 3,000 children revealed that persistent childhood lying, especially when coupled with aggression and impulsivity, c...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Psychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always imposing but trying to inculclate good habits: What this parenting behavior means and the lessons behind itPsychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always acting from confidence or strength. In many c...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 AM IST
Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat: What this eating behaviour may reveal about personality and daily habits?Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat may have eating habits shaped by personality, past experiences, routine, hea...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 AM IST
Study identifies 74 locations in human genome related to anxiety symptomsScientists have pinpointed 74 genetic locations linked to anxiety symptoms, with 39 being newly identified. This extensive research, involv...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Psychology says many adults who keep everyone at a distance aren’t loners by nature, and what’s hard is that they learned early that openness invited harm so they built a life that stays sealed offSome adults seem comfortable keeping everyone at arm's length. But psychologists say distance is not always a personality trait. Emerging r...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Psychology says adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are not old-fashioned: Why physically seeing money grow gives the brain a sense of control and securityPsychology suggests that adults who save money in jars or piggy banks are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are responding to a ...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Psychology suggests the adult who always offers to drive isn’t being generous; the wheel is the one place they control the route, the pace, and the exit, and for someone who grew up powerless, that feels like reliefSome people always volunteer to drive. This habit stems from a childhood where they had little control. The driver's seat offers a sense of...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
How the scary Ranga-Billa case, which inspired Raakh web-series, changed parenting in India. Actress Sonali Bendre recalls 2 strict rules many parents imposed on childrenAli Fazal and Sonali Bendre's new show Raakh revisits the chilling Ranga-Billa case, a 1970s crime that heavily impacted child safety aware...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Psychology says people who grew up with no close family tend to develop these strengths that only emerge when there’s no safety net underneathGrowing up without a close family can shape individuals profoundly. While challenges in trust and emotional regulation may arise, many deve...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST