Psychology suggests people who check the weather twice before leaving aren’t obsessive: They’re reducing uncertainty before the day begins, because predictability frees attention for everything else that needs itChecking the weather forecast a couple of times before stepping outside is not merely a signal of anxiety. Instead, it serves as a sensible...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
International Yoga Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsInternational Yoga Day 2026, on June 21, champions "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," highlighting yoga's role in promoting longevity and well-bein...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Psychology says if you can't sleep until the trash is taken out, it may be about mental closure, not cleanlinessPsychology suggests that taking out the trash before going to bed is often the brain’s way of creating a sense of completion. It acts as a ...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing confl...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Psychology suggests adults who always choose the same seat aren't boring; habits reduce the mental effort required to make decisionsYour brain automates daily tasks through habits. This saves mental energy and provides a sense of security. Research shows nearly half of o...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
3 lenses for just $26: US woman compares healthcare system with America saying you can't do this in America, Indians take things for grantedAn American visitor in India shared her experience buying contact lenses. She purchased three pairs for just $26. This required no insuranc...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
US court rules Ohio can restrict children's use of social mediaAn appeals court has allowed Ohio to enforce a law requiring parental consent for children under 16 to use social media. This decision over...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Psychology says people who check twice or thrice if they have turned the gas stove off or locked the doors before sleeping do not have OCD, they are just trying to create certainty before restPsychology suggests this behavior is rooted in a deeply human need for security and reassurance. Going to sleep requires temporarily lettin...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
NTA urges NEET-UG candidates to stay calm, ignore rumours ahead of re-examThe National Testing Agency has urged NEET-UG candidates to stay calm and focus on their upcoming re-examination. The agency assures that e...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Quote of the day by the father of modern psychology, Wilhelm Wundt: 'Our mind is so fortunately equipped that it...' The hidden mental processes that shape your choices, habits and everyday lifeQuote of the Day by Wilhelm Wundt: Wilhelm Wundt's quote suggests that our minds perform many complex tasks without conscious effort, often...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Psychology suggests people who clean as they cook are practicing small self-control loops that change how calmly they handle busy daysA messy kitchen can prolong stress, according to research linking clutter to higher cortisol levels. The 'clean as you go' habit, however, ...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Govt ends over-the-counter sales of all 'syrups'; mandates doctor's prescription for purchaseThe Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new r...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Supreme Court stays HC pleas on trans to avoid 'scattered opinion'Issuing the notice, a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justice V Mohana also ordered that the proceedings in the high courts ...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Psychology says burnout is not laziness: Why sleep, weekends and vacations stop helping when your mind is exhausted from carrying silent pressurePsychology suggests that recovering from burnout requires more than extra sleep or the occasional day off. Lasting recovery often involves ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Emerging tech has altered the definition of warfare: Defence Minister Rajanth SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh urged new armed forces recruits to prepare for modern warfare. He noted that advanced technology and tactics...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST