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Psychology says people who just do the bare minimum at work aren’t necessarily lazy: What this behaviour reveals?- In 2011, Illinois' Algonquin secured $1 million for a Woods Creek watershed plan. 10 years later, 27 projects costing $4.8 million had reduced pollution and improved the watershed for residents
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- Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with OmanIran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar...27 Aug, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: 'The laws of heart are more complicated than the laws of cosmos. In physics, things obey rules but in love...' - Why emotions do not always follow logic explained by the genius scientistAlbert Einstein is best known for changing our understanding of physics, but a quote attributed to him offers a different look at the compl...19 Aug, 2026, 01.29 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive... suffering breeds character, character breeds...” — a powerful life lesson on resilience, civil rights, moral endurance, and personal conviction, and why true character is forged through trial rather than ease by the historic civil rights leader known for his nonviolent activismQuote of the Day by Jesse Jackson: “Keep hope alive. Don’t you surrender! Suffering breeds character, character breeds faith...” Beyond a p...18 Aug, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” — the ancient Chinese philosopher’s powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experienceQuote of the Day by Gaozi: “Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east” captures his controversial view that human nature i...18 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
- In 1818, British prisons adopted William Cubitt's treadmill as a tool of hard labor. 208 years later, the machine is a fitness staple, but its modern medical and exercise history evolved separately from the original punishment deviceThe treadmill has an unsettling place in the history of exercise: its story includes Victorian prisons, forced labor, physiological researc...13 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- ‘In God we trust, all others pay cash’: Warren Buffett had the cash and still has itBerkshire Hathaway lost $11.5 billion. Buffett spent $14.5 billion. And then, he told his shareholders about the two worst decisions he had...13 Aug, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
- FCRA 2026: Three regulatory changes reshaping foreign funding in IndiaThe revised FCRA Rules 2026 introduce crucial changes tightening regulatory oversight on foreign funding in India. These reforms redefine k...06 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Larry Page: ‘Coming up with an idea is the least important part of creating something great…’Larry Page advocates for the power of execution in the innovation process, indicating that initial ideas, however brilliant, require effect...05 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Psychology says people who give up without a fight easily aren't always weak: What their behaviour may mean?Psychology says people who give up without a fight easily aren't always weak. Their decision may be linked to emotional exhaustion, learned...03 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Diogenes: “Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get..." Greek philosopher's powerful thought explains why doing good isn't always rewardedQuote of the Day: Diogenes' ancient quote "Dogs and philosophers do the greatest good and get the fewest rewards" compares dogs and philoso...26 Jul, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- Psychology says people who don't like to take a bath every day aren't lazy: What this behavior may actually mean according to psychologyPsychology says people who don't like to take a bath every day aren't always avoiding hygiene or responsibility. Human behavior is influenc...23 Jul, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
- US imposes new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian productsThe United States is imposing a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods. This follows Canada's alleged discriminatory treatment of American cars ...21 Jul, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
- Trump revives US election rigging claims against China months before midterm polls, accuses Beijing of 2020 voting interference, but US intelligence findings tell a different storyTrump revisited conspiracy theories about his 2020 election defeat. He urged Republicans to tighten federal voting rules ahead of upcoming ...17 Jul, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
- Japan's imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worseJapan's parliament enacted a historic revision to its Imperial House Law on Friday. This law insists only paternal-lineage men can become e...17 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
- RBI bars banks, NBFCs from selling acquired stressed assets back to defaulting borrowers, related partiesNew Reserve Bank of India norms will prevent lenders from reselling acquired assets to defaulting borrowers. These prudential rules apply t...16 Jul, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
- Psychology says people who eat burgers every day aren’t just craving comfort food, they may be driven by the brain’s reward systemPsychologists have long recognized that comfort foods often carry meaning beyond their nutritional value. A burger, for example, may evoke ...16 Jul, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- An aluminum foil reflector can keep Wi-Fi signals inside your home, reducing signal leakage beyond the walls and improving wireless securityResearchers developed a low-cost reflector to redirect Wi-Fi signals effectively. This innovation helps confine wireless signals within des...15 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
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