Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
‘A Muslim producer and a Jewish anchor for 25 years’: Bill Ritter steps down as ABC7 anchor after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosisVeteran ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter announced his departure from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Th...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Psychology says adults who feel a quiet panic when no one needs them often grew up parentified and the panic isn’t about being unwanted; it’s that being needed became the only way they learned to belongFor many adults, the sensation of being unneeded can elicit feelings of discomfort. This tendency often roots back to childhood experiences...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Quote of the day by American actor William Daniels: ‘If you let people’s perception of you dictate your behaviour, you will never...’ - Life lessons on overcoming the fear of judgmentPersonal growth begins with trusting oneself, not seeking external validation. Fear of judgment hinders risk-taking and authentic expressio...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefitsEli Lilly presented trial results for its new obesity drug retatrutide. The drug significantly reduced sleep apnea severity and knee osteoa...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Trump shifts higher education fight from campus probes to federal rulebookThe Trump administration is changing its approach to higher education. Instead of targeting individual campuses, new federal rules are bein...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Migrant children separated under Trump policy face renewed family breakupsFederal agents are separating children from their families again in the United States. This is happening despite legal settlements meant to...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
In 1844, Horace Wells watched a laughing-gas stunt hide pain in plain sight, and it wasn’t just a party trick: It changed anesthesiaPicture the year 1844: a dentist named Horace Wells observes a surreal scene where a man inhaling nitrous oxide, famed for inducing laughte...
30 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisonedAsylum seekers deported from the United States are being held against their will in Equatorial Guinea. The Trump administration struck a de...
28 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Lionel Messi diagnosed with left hamstring fatigue, return plan uncertainFootball icon Lionel Messi faces a hamstring injury scare. Medical tests reveal muscle fatigue in his left leg. This comes just weeks befor...
27 May, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
In 1920, a husband’s homemade fix for his wife’s finger cuts led to the adhesive strip revolution in everyday medicine that changed how people treat cuts and scrapesEarle Dickson's home-grown invention, the Band-Aid, revolutionized minor wound care. Frustrated by gauze slipping and bandages failing, he ...
26 May, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Forget Hantavirus and Ebola, this deadly virus has killed over 500, mostly children, in India's neighbouring country. Check signs and symptomsA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed over 500 lives, predominantly young children, with over 60,000 suspected cases reported...
26 May, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST