Why do couples fight in the car? Psychology says it’s not normal — and this hidden pattern could be quietly damaging your relationshipSurveys conducted in Europe and the UK indicate that most couples argue in the car at least once a month, with a notable share reporting co...
09 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
What's the psychology of micromanaging bosses? Is your manager watching every move? The shocking reason your boss doesn’t trust youMicromanagement involves excessive oversight of employees’ work, often marked by constant monitoring, highly detailed instructions, and lim...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
You Quit Your Job, So Why Does Everyone Feel So Stressed After?Employee resignations significantly impact office emotional climates, causing stress for both departing individuals and remaining staff. Ma...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Why That One Coworker’s Daily Rant Sticks With You Longer Than You ThinkConstant workplace venting, known as co-rumination, can negatively impact both the person sharing and the listener. This behavior, often dr...
30 Mar, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
How Do Mammals Communicate Emotions? Why Scientists Say Their Social “Language” Is Closer to Humans Than We ThinkAnimal communication is more than simple signals. Mammals use sounds, expressions, and touch to convey emotions and social messages. Brain ...
09 Mar, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Not just IQ. Ankur Warikoo shares what separates winners from everyone elseAnkur Warikoo champions emotional intelligence over raw intellect for success, citing Justin Wright's nine EQ skills. He argues that unders...
20 Jan, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
- Spiritual contagion
Through communal acts of prayer, meditation or other spiritual practices, a collective energy emerges, creating an environment conducive to...
29 Nov, 2023, 11.17 PM IST
View: An Indian World Cup watcher’s ‘emotional contagion’ provides him pleasure via other countriesFinding joy in foreign landscapes, unfamiliar cuisine and cocktails, stories and movies depicting other cultures that one barely knows anyt...
18 Dec, 2022, 11.26 PM IST
Looking for the true kind of happiness? It can be only found in group activitiesPsychologists find that when people pursue happiness individually, they may become lonelier.
10 Jul, 2021, 05.28 PM IST
- Managing Oneself
As a leader, controlling emotional contagion, especially during the pandemic, should be a priority. Ignoring the power of mood, whether it ...
27 Apr, 2021, 05.26 PM IST
- Decoded: What causes that 'gut feeling'
London, Jan 7 (IANS) Human brain has a form of "wi-fi" which constantly picks up information about other people by simply looking at them, ...
07 Jan, 2018, 05.32 PM IST
Doing these three simple things will make you more charismaticIf given the right role models, people can learn those behaviors early. For example, Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up with a father who was...
17 Jan, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
After facing criticism, Facebook announces change in research policyTraining sessions, including the introductory six-week training "bootcamp" for engineers, will now include a module on research.
03 Oct, 2014, 11.22 AM IST
Find yourself smiling a lot? Blame alcoholGenuine smiles are associated with actual felt emotion as opposed to outward displays of emotion, which may or may not be genuine.
30 Sep, 2014, 03.22 PM IST
The likes of Facebook present ancient wisdom in new formsThe latest story doing the rounds is how managers at Facebook did some emotional experiments on unsuspecting members.
04 Jul, 2014, 02.25 AM IST
Facebook feelings are contagious: StudyPositive posts beget positive posts, the study found, and negative posts beget negative ones, with the positive posts being more contagious.
13 Mar, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
Foxconn suicides inquiry to go public: ReportThe findings of an official inquiry into a spate of suicides among Chinese employees of Taiwanese IT giant Foxconn will be made public, Chi...
14 Jun, 2010, 01.13 AM IST