Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
South Africa hold Czechs 1-1, keep World Cup knockout dream aliveDuring a hard-fought battle in Atlanta, South Africa and the Czech Republic ended their clash in a 1-1 stalemate. Teboho Mokoena's late pen...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Psychology says people who check twice or thrice if they have turned the gas stove off or locked the doors before sleeping do not have OCD, they are just trying to create certainty before restPsychology suggests this behavior is rooted in a deeply human need for security and reassurance. Going to sleep requires temporarily lettin...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
ED to file money laundering case over ₹95 crore foreign funds routed to Maoist areasThe Enforcement Directorate will file a money laundering case. This probe will investigate foreign funds allegedly sent into Left-Wing Extr...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee questioned by CID in Amit Shah remarks caseTrinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the CID for questioning regarding alleged inflammatory remarks. He also faced interrogat...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Keeping promises, expressing gratitude, doing the right thing: 7 simple signs of a person with strong characterThe genuine character of a person shines through daily actions, not grand gestures. Reliability, honesty, and gratitude build trust. These ...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
West Bengal court issues arrest warrant against Abhishek Banerjee aide in land scam caseAn arrest warrant has been issued for Sumit Roy, a close associate of TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is wanted in connection with a land...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
'Truth will come out': BJP's Nisith Pramanik as Abhishek Banerjee faces ED questioningAbhishek Banerjee appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in the teacher recruitment scam. A BJP leader expressed faith...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
ED searches TMC MLA Madan Mitra's premises in alleged municipality recruitment scam probeThe Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at seven locations linked to TMC MLA Madan Mitra as part of a probe into the West Bengal mun...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against framing of chargesJustice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Supreme Court on Thursday recused from hearing a petition filed by Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernande...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
5,300 of 36,000 Indian SIMs used in Cambodia for Rs 100-crore cyber fraud in IndiaEnforcement Directorate uncovered a massive cyber fraud network. Thousands of Indian SIM cards were activated fraudulently. These SIMs were...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who fall silent in group conversations aren't withdrawn or disengaged; they're processing at a depth most rooms don't recognize, and their silence is often the deepest form of attentionMany people are wrongly labelled as disengaged or not team players simply because they are quiet. Neuroscience reveals that these individua...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce wedding: Who's really on the star-studded guest list?Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans are creating buzz. Reports suggest a star-studded guest list. Famous faces from music, film, ...
29 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST