Psychology says people who bite the skin around their fingers are not without self-control, they may be responding to their brain's reward systemPsychology says biting the skin around the fingers may be linked to body-focused repetitive behaviors, emotion regulation, habit formation,...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Russia halts petrol sales in city as Ukraine strikes deepen fuel crisisUkrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing curbs on sales and leading to price hikes. ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
From Snake plant to Cast iron plant: 7 low-maintenance indoor plants that thrive even if you forget to water themBringing greenery indoors is now stress-free, even for beginners. Discover resilient houseplants like the Snake Plant, Pothos, and ZZ Plant...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Not serums or supplements: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 anti-ageing secrets he wished he knew in his 20sExperts now highlight that true anti-ageing starts from within, with gut health playing a pivotal role. Dr. Saurabh Sethi reveals how chron...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Why your dog's smell changes after getting wet — and when it could signal a problem: The hidden science behind that familiar wet-dog odorYour dog doesn't actually smell different after a bath or a rainy walk, the smell was there all along. Water just switches it on. The odor ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Using sunscreen more often in heat waves? Top points men, women with oily, dry, sensitive skins must knowSunscreen for men, women: The two major types of sunscreens – chemical and mineral – handle the sun's ultraviolet rays differently.
02 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Hindu Succession Act: When a woman’s property may go to her husband's legal heirs before her own parentsIndian law governing a woman's property after her death without a will prioritizes her husband's heirs over her own parents. This outdated ...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
CBSE asks schools to encourage students, parents to take cyber hygiene certification courseSchools affiliated with CBSE are now mandated to champion cyber safety. This initiative, part of a national campaign, encourages students, ...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
How often should you wash your bed sheets? Doctors share 6 signs your bed sheets need washingYour bedsheets harbor dead skin cells, sweat, and bacteria, creating a breeding ground for microscopic organisms. Experts strongly advise w...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
No local holiday for Champakulam boat race after CM Satheesan's open-mic remarkThe annual Champakulam Moolam Boat Race commenced in Alappuzha without a local holiday, despite a political storm. A request for a holiday ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Small-space gardening: 7 indoor plants that grow beautifully in tiny homesTransforming small apartments into lush green spaces is achievable with the right plant choices. Discover compact, low-maintenance varietie...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: "The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are..." - what can the visionary philosopher's snake metaphor teach us today? Inspiring life lessons on change, resilience, and personal growthQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: What if the greatest danger to our intellect lies not in ignorance but in the refusal to evolve? F...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Nature beat engineers again: A tiny desert lizard’s survival strategy is inspiring a breakthrough in water technologyDesert lizard inspires new technology: Scientists have found the desert horned lizard's secret to survival: a unique skin system that chann...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Idiom of the Day - How “By the Skin of Your Teeth” describes last-minute successIdiom of the Day: The idiom “by the skin of your teeth” means to just barely accomplish something or narrowly escape a difficult situation....
24 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'Draw a snake and add feet' - this Chinese saying on simplicity reveals why overdoing things can lead to failure and why knowing when to stop is importantChinese idiom of the day: An ancient Chinese tale warns against overdoing things with the idiom 'Draw a snake and add feet.' This highlight...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST