In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Psychology says some kids are not interested in studying: Should parents really be worried? Why curiosity, motivation and learning styles matter more than gradesPsychology suggests that some children are not uninterested in learning itself. More often, they may be disconnected from the way informati...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Best Proverb of the Day: “To live to old age is to learn to… — Life lessons on perception, learning, curiosity, experience and why experience is the best teacherBest Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “To live to old age is to learn to old age.” The saying reflects the belief that learning...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Best quote of the day by Russian psychologist Lev Vygotsky: 'What a child can do in cooperation today, he can do...' - the Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development pioneer's insight on learning could change how you raise and teach childrenBest quote of the day by Lev Vygotsky: Psychologist Lev Vygotsky emphasized that learning is a social endeavor, not a solitary one. He posi...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Why do people do what they do? The psychology behind human motivationExploring the age-old question of human motivation, a recent online discussion revealed diverse drivers. While some suggested social accept...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'A Single Conversation with a Wise Man Is Worth a Month’s Study of Books' teaches how to learn life lesson in today's social media oriented eraChinese proverb of the day remains highly relevant in the age of Generation Z. While modern technology provides unlimited access to informa...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.20 AM IST
Psychology says people who gossip about friends, family and office aren't always trying to harm others: What the behaviour means?Psychology says people who gossip about friends, family and office aren't always motivated by bad intentions. Psychology explains that goss...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.57 AM IST
Psychology says people who never take their dishes to the kitchen and leave for others aren't always lazy, they may be repeating invisible patterns they learned years agoPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal invisible social dynamics. The dishes themselves are rarely the real story. Respons...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
What the psychology says about the 3 everyday habits that make people take you for granted and slowly turn respect into expectationMany people believe being endlessly helpful earns appreciation. Psychology suggests the opposite can sometimes happen. These 3 everyday hab...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Psychology says many adults who keep everyone at a distance aren’t loners by nature, and what’s hard is that they learned early that openness invited harm so they built a life that stays sealed offSome adults seem comfortable keeping everyone at arm's length. But psychologists say distance is not always a personality trait. Emerging r...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Live-in relationships are not new: Chhattisgarh’s Muria tribe has been practicing this unique way of choosing life partners for over 1,000 yearsModern relationship trends like cohabitation and partner choice echo ancient Muria tribal practices in Chhattisgarh. Their unique 'Ghotul' ...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Proverb of the day: ‘Make of a fly an elephant’ - a funny image on perspective and overreactionEver blown a minor issue out of proportion? A French proverb, 'Make of a fly an elephant,' warns against this common tendency to exaggerate...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Bollywood star once ran his household on just Rs 30. Today, his networth is over Rs 200 crore: 'If you come from an ant to an elephant....'Jackie Shroff, now worth over Rs 200 crore, once managed his household on just Rs 30. He shared his journey from abject poverty, emphasizin...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to...' - motivational life lessons on wisdom, learning, personal development, why knowledge without taking action is pointless and why some people never grow despite knowing moreAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying emphasize that true wisdom lies in applying lessons, not just repeating them. This distinctio...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST