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Psychology says adults who avoid pizza crust or bread crust aren't childish, they are simply chasing satisfaction differentlyPsychology suggests that everyday habits can offer surprising insights into human behavior. The crust itself is not the real focus, it is h...
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
Quote of the day by Johnny Depp: 'Growing old is unavoidable, but never growing up is possible. I believe you can retain certain things from your childhood if you protect them...' Hollywood icon teaches an important lesson about staying young at heartJohnny Depp's quote of the day reflects on the difference between growing older and losing the spirit of childhood. The actor suggests that...
Father’s Day 2026 Gift Guide: Top 7 tech products and gadgets to gift your dadFather’s Day gift ideas: Father’s Day 2026 gifting trends in India are increasingly driven by practical technology that enhances everyday c...
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...
Psychology says people who always use speakerphone aren't trying to annoy others but are processing connection, convenience and attention differentlyPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect the ways people adapt to modern life. Constantly using speakerphone is rarely an int...
Psychology suggests adults who talk themselves through everyday tasks aren’t scattered; self-guiding speech can help the brain maintain focus and reduce cognitive driftMany think that speaking to oneself is a sign of distraction, but research in psychology shows it's quite the opposite. Engaging in self-di...
Quote of the day by ‘A Farewell To Arms’ writer Ernest Hemingway: ‘When people talk listen completely. Don't be thinking what you're going to say..’ ; lessons on art of hearing from American literary iconErnest Hemingway, a Nobel Prize-winning author, emphasized the profound value of patient listening for learning and personal growth. He urg...
Scientists say your kitchen table could be the secret to helping kids excel at MathMath is not always learned from textbooks. Sometimes, the best lessons begin around a kitchen table. A simple family activity, a recipe, or...
Life lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: 'We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because...' - Nobel Prize-winning writer of Pygmalion's quote on aging reveals one habit that keep people young at heart and mindLife lesson of the day by George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw believed that people grow old because they stop playing. He suggested th...
Psychology suggests the adult who always offers to drive isn’t being generous; the wheel is the one place they control the route, the pace, and the exit, and for someone who grew up powerless, that feels like reliefSome people always volunteer to drive. This habit stems from a childhood where they had little control. The driver's seat offers a sense of...
Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: Why small rituals help the brain slow down and feel comfortedPsychology suggests that adults who dip cookies into tea or coffee are rarely being childish. More often, they are creating a small ritual ...
How the scary Ranga-Billa case, which inspired Raakh web-series, changed parenting in India. Actress Sonali Bendre recalls 2 strict rules many parents imposed on childrenAli Fazal and Sonali Bendre's new show Raakh revisits the chilling Ranga-Billa case, a 1970s crime that heavily impacted child safety aware...
Words of Wisdom by Confucius: 'By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest' is still relevant in AI era. Here's howConfucius's words of wisdom provide timeless guidance on how wisdom is acquired. Reflection, imitation, and experience each offer unique pa...
Psychology says talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign of loneliness; it’s one of the brain’s smartest tools for regulating emotion and rehearsing decisionsTalking to yourself is a common and often beneficial habit, not a sign of being unhinged. Research indicates that self-talk aids in plannin...
OnePlus expands beyond Nord with new N Series as competition intensifies in India's mid-premium smartphone marketOnePlus is launching its new N Series in India, targeting younger consumers and first-time buyers in the ₹18,000-₹25,000 price bracket. The...
Quote of the day from Sigmund Freud: 'Many adults are still trying to earn love from parents who only rewarded performance...' How childhood experiences can make people chase constant validation from othersThe quote of the day from Sigmund Freud highlights how many adults continue to seek approval and love based on achievement, a pattern often...
People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...
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...
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...