Psychologists explain why parents should not say ‘we cannot afford it’ to kids. Parenting lessons on how to teach money's value to kidsMany parents use the phrase "We can't afford it" to turn down their children's requests, but psychologists say it may create unnecessary an...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
‘Book of the year for me’: Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares 5 books that shaped his thinking about finance, life and human behaviourNikhil Kamath, the visionary co-founder of Zerodha, presents a curated list of five profound books that delve into psychology, sociology, p...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Indian restaurant in Vietnam accuses Indian family of vandalism, threatening staff over child's behaviourAn Indian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City has accused a family of Indian tourists of vandalism and threatening staff after a dispute over a ...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Life lesson quote by Immanuel Kant: 'One who makes himself a worm cannot complain afterwards if people...' - Why the German philosopher's blunt take on self-respect still matters todayImmanuel Kant, an 18th-century German philosopher, profoundly shaped our understanding of knowledge and morality. His famous quote, "One wh...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
George R.R. Martin quote of the day: “Old stories are like old friends” and why timeless tales never fadeGeorge R.R. Martin, the visionary behind 'Game of Thrones,' emphasizes the enduring power of stories, likening them to cherished friends. H...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Roman Proverb of the Day: 'To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty...'- A timeless lesson on independence, self-reliance, and the price of favorsAn ancient Roman proverb, 'To place yourself under an obligation is to sell your liberty,' offers a timeless warning about the subtle ways ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Why do people hate? Understanding the psychology behind hatredHatred, a potent emotion, often arises from fear of the unknown, past hurts, jealousy, and group identity. Misunderstandings and a desire f...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
India says projects in Seychelles guided by host country's prioritiesIndia's foreign secretary clarified that any projects in Seychelles, including those on Assumption Island, will align with the host nation'...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Speaker Radhakrishnan denies backing low-alcohol liquor policy during LDF regimeKerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan refuted claims of supporting low-alcohol liquor sales during his previous tenure. He st...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Quote of the day by Constantine the Great: "In my own judgment, he whose first object is the… — A timeless lesson on why true greatness is in choosing peace over conflict by the Roman emperorQuote of the Day by Constantine the Great: “In my own judgment, he whose first object is the maintenance of peace, seems to be superior to ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spatItaly is set to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative, aimed at securing artificial intelligence supply chains, despite a recent diplomatic...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Including Election Commission chapter in NCERT book is absolutely wrong: TMC's Saugata RoyA TMC MP has strongly criticized the inclusion of praise for the Election Commission in an NCERT Class 9 textbook, deeming it 'absolutely w...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
NCERT introduces emergency lesson in class nine; 'divisive politics', says CongressNCERT's new Class 9 textbook includes a section on the 1975-77 Emergency, framing it as a test for Indian democracy. Education Minister Dha...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra PradhanUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move ai...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by John Locke: 'Reading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking that...' - motivational quote by English philosopher reveals why reading alone won't make you smarter and how to turn information into knowledgeLife lesson of the day by John Locke: Philosopher John Locke reminds us that mere reading isn't enough for true knowledge. He emphasizes th...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST