Psychology says kids who always sit in the same spot in the classroom may be creating a mental anchor for learningWhy do some children insist on sitting in the same classroom seat every day? Psychology suggests the behavior may be linked to routine, env...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Psychology says people who keep reading reviews before buying a product aren’t indecisive or stingy: Why some brains need extra certainty before buyingPsychology says the key takeaway is that many people are not necessarily worried about spending money, they are worried about making the wr...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Psychology suggests adults who always choose the same seat aren't boring; habits reduce the mental effort required to make decisionsYour brain automates daily tasks through habits. This saves mental energy and provides a sense of security. Research shows nearly half of o...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Psychology says people who automatically push their chair in when they leave a table often show these 7 personality traitsA simple act like pushing in a chair after use reveals a deeper personality trait: conscientiousness. This trait, linked to self-regulation...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Psychology says people who always wear back and white may be sending a powerful message without saying a wordPsychology does not claim that everyone who prefers black-and-white clothing has the same personality traits. Human behavior is far too nua...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erasedSmall, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, warm exchanges w...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Psychology says when people get a new pen, most of them test it by writing their own name and the hidden reason may surprise youAt first glance, scribbling your name on a piece of paper might seem like a trivial act. Yet psychology suggests it can reveal something fa...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychologyStarbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear c...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
The $47 Frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs)How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychology.
05 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Psychology says people who can’t work without music or a familiar show playing in the background aren’t lazy but their brain is running a secret algorithm that needs a soundtrack to boot upMillions of people can't start a single task without pressing play first. Science finally explains why that's not a quirk, it's neuroscienc...
31 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Word of the Day: PhilokalistWord of the Day: Philokalist reflects a growing cultural desire to romanticize everyday life, from sunsets and bookstores to rain, handwrit...
21 May, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 22% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen a market is in a secular correction due to fears that the economy might take a hit for some reason, the fall is generally across the b...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Correction may be opportunity for some: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with an upside potential up to 28%Will they? Won’t they? Even as uncertainty persists over the proposed second round talks between the US and Iran, markets across the globe ...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Delhi's latte-me-pay culture brewingDelhi's 'brewtherly' pay-it-forward coffee trend, 'Mocha Hood,' includes suspense, fiscal heroism, and caffeinated kindness. Baristas adapt...
05 Jul, 2024, 10.39 PM IST