Psychology says people who forget what to buy after reaching the store are not absent-minded: Why the brain temporarily loses information during everyday tasksPsychology suggests that people who forget what they intended to buy after arriving at the store are rarely absent-minded. More often, they...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
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
Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Psychology says people born in June may have a hidden advantage in social life, confidence, and adaptability, but is it true?Psychology also cautions against placing too much faith in birth-month personality theories. The human brain is naturally drawn to patterns...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you close your eyes to facts...'-Life lessons on truth, awareness, accountability, and why ignoring reality often leads to painful consequencesAfrican proverbs offer timeless wisdom. Ignoring facts leads to painful lessons. Denial does not make problems disappear. Reality eventuall...
26 May, 2026, 02.05 AM IST
Kitchen Islands Are Out in 2026: The Layout Trend Replacing Them and Why It's More Practical for Small HomesKitchen islands are becoming less common in small homes. By 2026, L-shaped kitchens and movable tables will be preferred. This shift priori...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
“Still Finalizing Reporting Lines”? Why That One Workplace Phrase Leaves Everyone GuessingUnclear reporting lines in workplaces breed confusion and anxiety among employees, leading to role ambiguity, reduced job satisfaction, and...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Why Changing the Lighting Can Shift Your Mood Faster Than MusicLighting directly impacts our brain and body, influencing mood and energy faster than music. Studies show increased brightness boosts alert...
13 Feb, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Why Emotional Sensitivity Is Linked to Deeper Processing, Not WeaknessEmotional sensitivity is not a flaw but a temperamental trait reflecting deeper cognitive and sensory processing. Individuals with high sen...
10 Feb, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
The Return of Reading: This year's best and next year's mustsFor bibliophiles, there is nothing as fulfilling as looking back at the end of the year on the stack of books that was devoured Excent mayb...
14 Dec, 2025, 11.25 AM IST
Psychology professor reveals the key trait to predict career success, and it’s not ‘high IQ’ but a quality anyone can developAngela Lee Duckworth, Psychology Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that success depends less on IQ and more on grit — pas...
01 Sep, 2025, 06.39 PM IST
Why do meat-eaters really hate vegans? Shocking new study reveals the psychology behind the food fightA recent study reveals that meat-eaters' resentment towards vegans stems from envy, not disgust. Researchers from the University of Vaasa f...
14 Apr, 2025, 05.41 PM IST
Indian students walk the course less travelled at foreign campusesIndian students heading abroad for the fall semester of 2024 are diversifying their academic pursuits, ranging from AI and machine learning...
13 Oct, 2024, 05.47 AM IST
View: Creating workplaces where people can thrive and enjoy physical and mental health should be a priorityIt is also important to bring focus to ‘jobs to be done’ very objectively, and adhere to time management principles, rather than ‘working f...
21 Mar, 2022, 11.35 PM IST
SC asks Centre why no ban on disinfectant tunnels despite saying chemicals harmfulA bench headed by Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Health Minis...
07 Sep, 2020, 04.03 PM IST
Three ways your commute to work may be slowly killing youCommuting might be slowly worsening your health, and in some severe cases, even increasing your risk of premature death.
05 Mar, 2016, 02.27 PM IST
Office design may be to blame for squabbles at workIncreasingly popular combi- and flex-offices are activity-based designs that offer employees a choice of work environments for different ac...
19 Sep, 2015, 11.42 AM IST