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Why do people smoke? The psychology, science and social reasons say those who smoke despite knowing the health risks aren't just chasing nicotine, they may be seeking...- Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habit
- Quote of the day by Mary Sarton: 'Loneliness is the poverty of self. Solitude is the richness of self' - The difference between loneliness and solitude explained by Belgian-American novelist and poet
- Quote of the day by influential Harvard cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker: 'We will never have a perfect world, but...'-Life lessons on progress and building a better futureCognitive psychologist Steven Pinker challenges the common perception of societal decline, arguing that humanity has made significant progr...27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
- Roundglass Hockey Academy storms into International Youth Hockey Cup finalRoundglass Hockey Academy (RGHA) has stormed into the International Youth Hockey Cup 2026 final in Sydney with an unbeaten streak. The team...26 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- New class 9 NCERT textbook describes judiciary as impartial institution safeguarding citizens' rightsA new Class 9 textbook hails the judiciary as an impartial guardian of citizens' rights and the Constitution, capable of reviewing executiv...26 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial pollsA new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accura...26 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- Russia’s premier foreign policy forum "Primakov Readings" brought together 400 experts from 17 countriesMoscow hosted the 'Primakov Readings' forum, marking IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Global experts convened to discuss a 'World Without Rules: P...26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM 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
- In 1950, Australia used a virus as a biological weapon against millions of rabbits; scientists just decoded how they fought back, using DNA from a rabbit that once belonged to Charles DarwinAustralia's 1950 introduction of the myxoma virus to control rabbits backfired as evolution intervened. Scientists, analyzing rabbit DNA ac...25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Vishal Bhardwaj, Sreekar Prasad and Deepa Bhatia among 529 new invites for Academy membershipA distinguished group of 529 artists, including Indian talents like director-composer Vishal Bhardwaj, editors Deepa Bhatia and A Sreekar P...25 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
- BJP backs NCERT's move to include Emergency chapter in Class 9 textbookThe BJP has endorsed the NCERT's move to include the Emergency period in Class 9 textbooks, deeming it a crucial "dark chapter" for student...25 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...25 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Vishal Bhardwaj, Deepa Bhatia, others join Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega on Oscars 2027 voting invite list. Date, time and where to watch on OTT in IndiaIndian cinema shines globally as acclaimed professionals like Vishal Bhardwaj and Deepa Bhatia receive invitations to join the prestigious ...25 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Plato: ‘Either we shall find what it is we are seeking or at least…’ – Greek philosopher on how ignorance can lead to true wisdomQuote of the day: Ancient Greek philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, believed true wisdom stems from acknowledging what we don't know....24 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- Best proverb of the day: 'Spilt water won’t go back into its...' - this Japanese saying teaches intriguing life lessons on irreversible choices and lasting consequences and why you can’t undo actions once they are doneBest proverb of the day: Life's rapid pace often leads to hasty decisions and spoken words with lasting consequences. A Japanese proverb il...24 Jun, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
- America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...23 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- Daughters stayed home, sons left: That was the rule in a 9,000-year-old Turkish village, says a 2025 Science paper that sequenced 131 ancient skeletonsAncient DNA from 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük reveals a surprising social structure. Contrary to common assumptions, men appear to have moved ...22 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- Aditya Birla Group launches performing arts academy, in an attempt to revive Indian National Theatre legacyThe Aditya Birla Group has launched the INT Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy, a new institution dedicated to fostering talent in theatr...22 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...13 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
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