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Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
Psychology says adults who keep cracking their fingers and neck are often trying to regulate stress and restore a sense of controlPsychology also points to Social Learning Theory, introduced by Albert Bandura, which suggests that people often absorb and imitate behavio...
Indians are more open to personal AI agents than anyone else in Asia Pacific, says Adobe studyAdobe’s 2026 AI and Digital Trends Report suggests Indian consumers are leading the Asia-Pacific region in embracing personal AI agents, wi...
IITian grew up in one bedroom home, had no stable income for 6 years after graduation. An advice from his mother transformed his businessAn IIT BHU graduate, Saurabh Bothra, defied expectations by leaving a stable career path to pursue yoga. After facing financial uncertainty...
When you judge a book by its AI cover: the debate escalatesReaders have always judged books by their covers. And when covers start looking like they're the result of a handful of prompts instead of ...
Psychology says women who keep tying and untying their hair unconsciously while working are often trying to regulate their brainsPsychology suggests this habit is usually not about looks at all. In many cases, it is the brain’s way of creating small moments of balance...
Not just El Nino: What else is holding back India's monsoon?India's monsoon has slowed significantly. A weak surge from the Arabian Sea and missing weather systems are causing a rainfall deficit. Thi...
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
From Rs 75 in cash to the Lok Sabha spotlight: The obscure party at the centre of the TMC rebellionAn unknown political party, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, is now central to national politics. Twenty Trinamool Congress MPs ann...
You've probably used his code today, but the man behind YouTube, Netflix and TikTok isn't a billionaireFabrice Bellard, a quiet French engineer, has profoundly shaped the modern internet without seeking fame. His creation, FFmpeg, is a corner...
The NCPI gambit: TMC rebels' unlikely escape route runs through an obscure partyTwenty Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India. This move bypasses legal hurdles and allows th...
Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtainSince the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutio...
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'SpaceX is on the cusp of launching its public stock offering, opening the door for average investors to stake a claim in its cosmic journey...
For Gen Z diamonds are a personal style statement, not something they can tuck awayAs Millennials and Gen Z redefine luxury consumption in India, the natural diamond industry is evolving to meet their demand for individual...
Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
As OPEC+ meets, Iran war hobbles power to shape oil marketOPEC+ ministers are meeting to discuss increasing oil production quotas to combat surging prices, which have doubled since Strait of Hormuz...
Founders Fund launches Mafia, a game show starring Silicon Valley DonsThe debut episode features 13 players well-known in the tech space, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, fitness personality Bryan Johnson, messa...