How to wake up correctly? 7 daily morning habits to follow with an hour. Top doctor explains the science behind itA doctor has highlighted how the first 60–90 minutes after waking up play a key role in setting the body’s “neurobiological tone” for the r...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Life with AI causing human brain 'fry'Heavy users of artificial intelligence report being overwhelmed by trying to keep up with and on top of the technology designed to make the...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Phubbing killing pubbing: How phones silence social lifePhubbing, a catchy term for the act of snubbing someone in favor of your phone, is infiltrating social settings like cafés and bars, erodin...
29 Mar, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
In the golden age of attention deficitShort videos are changing how we focus. While they can make us restless, they also offer endless entertainment. This has created new opport...
26 Feb, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
You’re not fat, just manipulated: Delhi doctor proves how some foods hijack brain's reward system. What's the solution?Senior Delhi surgeon Dr. Anshuman Kaushal explains that late-night cravings and overeating are often not about hunger but a “food noise” cr...
21 Dec, 2025, 09.03 AM IST
IIT-IIM graduate calls his manager ‘Don’. Recalls staying back late, working hard and rest 'felt like weakness'. Here's whyAn IIT-IIM graduate reveals his first boss was not human but dopamine. This 'manager' pushed him to work relentlessly, chasing validation a...
20 Oct, 2025, 09.07 AM IST
Quit smoking in minutes with this simple shaking exercise, as per experts — no patches neededA five-minute exercise called Tension and Trauma Release Exercise (TRE) can aid individuals to stop smoking or overcome other addictive hab...
02 Oct, 2025, 08.05 PM IST
Why big wins leave you feeling empty at times: NYU neuroscientist explains post-success blues and a simple habit to beat themAchieving a major milestone yet feeling empty the next day is not failure but brain chemistry at play, explains NYU neuroscientist Dr. Wend...
27 Sep, 2025, 09.24 PM IST
NYU psychologist warns early tech use is shattering kids’ focus, suggests what parents can doIn a candid podcast conversation, NYU psychologist Jonathan Haidt warns that constant tech exposure is fragmenting children's attention spa...
03 Jul, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
Addicted to likes? This one phone habit could reveal you are dealing with a narcissist, experts sayPsychologists reveal a startling connection between excessive phone use and narcissistic personality traits. A study in the Journal of Rese...
24 May, 2025, 05.05 PM IST
'Big Little Lies' Season 3 confirmed by Nicole Kidman; new book by Liane Moriarty in worksNicole Kidman has confirmed that a third season of the hit HBO series "Big Little Lies" is in the works. In an interview with Vanity Fair a...
06 Jun, 2024, 03.39 PM IST
Taking a break from social media is now fashionably called dopamine detoxThe internet transformed the way we get our dopamine fix by bombarding us with constant notifications that cater to our need for validation...
13 Jan, 2024, 11.55 PM IST
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath calls social media likes & shares 'addictive', says it took him a long time to find balanceKamath said that it took him time to build an audience without getting addicted.
07 Nov, 2022, 05.51 PM IST
Dharma Hormones: What is the path to happiness?It is interesting that hormones related to pleasure, happiness, intimacy and comfort as per science can be easily mapped to the four goals ...
21 Feb, 2020, 10.59 PM IST
The second game of diceOne story that speaks to me strongly is of the time when Duryodhana and Shakuni invited Yudhishthira to a game of dice.
24 Sep, 2014, 02.04 PM IST
Sweet DopamineHere’s the most important lesson I have learnt at the poker table: to be successful at this game, you don’t just have to beat others, you h...
29 Apr, 2014, 11.39 AM IST
Internet is addictive, just like a slot machine: David GreenfieldWith growth of smart phones, tablets and a range of gadgets, people are now waking up to the side effects of always-on 24x7 connected world.
21 Oct, 2012, 05.27 AM IST