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Psychology of exam anxiety: Students who jot down their worries before an exam aren't procrastinating; a 2011 Science study found the writing raises test scores, especially for the anxiousWriting down exam worries for ten minutes before a test significantly boosts student performance. This simple intervention frees up mental ...
Psychology says people who jump at loud noises aren't necessarily fearful, their nervous system may evaluate threat more frequentlyPsychology suggests that people who jump at loud noises aren't simply being dramatic. For others, it's a signal the brain immediately inves...
Psychology says people who bite the skin around their fingers are not without self-control, they may be responding to their brain's reward systemPsychology says biting the skin around the fingers may be linked to body-focused repetitive behaviors, emotion regulation, habit formation,...
Why do people dream? The centuries-old mystery that remains unsolvedFor millennia, humans have pondered the enigma of dreams. While science has advanced, the exact purpose remains elusive. Theories suggest d...
Proverb of the day from Italy: 'It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep; but remember that the lion...' Why true courage means staying calm, not always being fearlessProverb of the day from Italy: "It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep; but remember that the lion hunts on...
Quote of the Day by Romanian-born French philosopher Emil Cioran: ‘I lost my sleep, and this is the greatest tragedy that can befall someone…’ - why peaceful sleep is life's greatest blessingQuote of the Day by Romanian philosopher Emil Cioran suggests losing sleep is a greater tragedy than imprisonment, a sentiment resonating t...
Psychologists say people who push themselves beyond limits aren't ignoring their fear, they may be unlocking superpowersPsychologists suggest that people who willingly take on difficult challenges are not necessarily ignoring fear, they may be building confid...
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...
Psychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't controlling: What psychology explains about this parenting behaviorPsychology says fathers who take their children to competitive exams aren't trying to control every step of their lives. In many families, ...
NEET-UG re-test underway across India, abroad; travel woes hit aspirantsNEET-UG 2026 re-exam commenced nationwide and abroad Sunday under stringent security measures. Over 95,000 rooms are under CCTV surveillanc...
NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxietyUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh NEET aspirants to take the re-exam fearlessly, expressing full faith in the NTA a...
Italian Saying of the Day: "Into the mouth of the wolf," a life lesson on facing challenges with courage and confidenceItalian saying of the day: An Italian idiom, "In bocca al lupo," literally meaning "Into the mouth of the wolf," is a popular way to wish s...
SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on pleas related to NEET-UG 2026The Supreme Court has refused to urgently hear pleas challenging the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21. A bench stated that all NE...
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
'Can't download': NEET UG 2026 re-test admit card out, but students report crashes & refund verification mess; What NTA wants students to do nowMedical aspirants face challenges downloading NEET UG 2026 re-test admit cards. Website errors and slow loading times plague the National T...
Mind your language education policyThe recent introduction of CBSE's three-language policy has ignited a storm of criticism. Students in grades nine and ten are already overw...
Psychology says people who dream every night aren’t weird but they may be under a lot of stress and have unhinged emotionsPsychology does not consider frequent dreaming to be unusual. On the contrary, dreaming is widely regarded as a natural and important aspec...
Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and bodyPsychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream ...
'Will I perform the same again': Re-exam fear haunts NEET-UG candidatesNEET aspirants are experiencing significant stress and a loss of faith in the examination process. The cancellation of the medical entrance...
'I don't have the courage for a retest, sorry Mummy-Papa': NEET aspirant's heartbreaking note found days after suicideA NEET aspirant's suicide in Nagpur has been linked to the exam's cancellation. A note revealed her fear of retaking the test, stating she ...