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Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
Investing abroad? These 7 costly mistakes could trigger an income tax noticeWealthy Indians are investing more abroad. However, they must understand the rules to avoid trouble. Mistakes like misusing investment rout...
World food safety day 2026: 5 surprising food hygeine myths every Indian should knowOn World Food Safety Day 2026, it’s time to rethink everyday kitchen habits. Many common beliefs in Indian homes — from washing chicken to ...
Musket balls and a burnt hull: First shipwrecks linked to Pirates of the Caribbean discovered in Nassau Harbor, The BahamasNassau, Bahamas, once a pirate haven, has yielded six shipwrecks. Three wrecks are linked to the Golden Age of Piracy. These discoveries ar...
Psychology says older adults who protect a steady leisure rhythm after retirement don't simply like routine, they often use structure to support well-being when work no longer organizes the dayRetirement often brings a loss of daily structure, but psychologists find that retirees who maintain organized activity cycles adapt better...
Quote of the day by French philosopher Albert Camus: ‘In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer’Life's tough times often reveal our greatest strengths. French writer Albert Camus shared a powerful quote about finding an 'invincible sum...
Quote of the Day by Steve Carell: 'They say that when you find true love, you know within the first 24 hours…' - The Office star's heartwarming and humorous view of lasting loveSteve Carell humorously shared his experience of finding true love, stating he knew within 24 minutes of the second day of meeting his wife...
Psychology says men who try to control their wives or girlfriends aren’t ‘protective’, but their ‘toxic masculinity’ often starts with fear and a fragile egoThe psychology behind men who try to control their girlfriends or wives often reveals a complicated mix of insecurity, entitlement, emotion...
In 1858, a curious dig in a New Jersey marl pit turned out to uncover one of the most important dinosaur finds in US historyA farmer's accidental discovery in a New Jersey marl pit in the 1830s led to the unearthing of the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton ...
Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul...' - Analytical psychology's founder explains the importance of empathy in human relationshipsSwiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung remains one of the most influential figures in psychology, with his ideas on dreams, persona...
In 1853 a kitchen complaint created a global snack obsession: How the furious chef George Speck trying to mock a customer accidentally created potato chipsPotato chips did more than become a popular snack, they helped transform the way people consumed comfort food. Before packaged chips entere...
How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...
Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
Quote of the Day by Kenya’s first President Jomo Kenyatta: ‘When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land…’ Lesson from one of history’s most powerful quotes on colonialismQuote of the Day by Jomo Kenyatta highlights a historical truth about colonial expansion in Africa. Missionaries arrived with religious tex...
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'Lying is not only saying what isn't true. It is also, in fact especially, saying more than...' - Nobel Prize winner and The Stranger author reveals psychology behind why people lie and hide true feelings and emotionsQuote of the day by Albert Camus: His quote highlights that lying extends beyond simple falsehoods, often involving exaggerating emotions o...
The toothpaste headlight hack keeps going viral, but the real issue is night visibilityA popular online hack suggests using toothpaste to fix cloudy car headlights. While it offers a quick cosmetic fix, experts warn it does no...
Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
A construction site buried by Mount Vesuvius may have finally explained why Roman concrete lasted for thousands of yearsAncient Roman concrete's remarkable durability, long attributed to luck, is now understood as a result of a sophisticated "hot mixing" proc...
Viking proverb of the day: ‘The fish would bite on the hook now if we had the strength to drag it in’ – a lesson on endurance, timing, and missed opportunityProverb of the day: Vikings understood that even with perfect preparation and timing, exhaustion can lead to missed opportunities. A prover...
Why that thin line of dirt on your wall could mean something is living insideMud tubes on walls and fences may signal a termite infestation. These structures are built by subterranean termites to travel from soil to ...