Quote Of The Day By Fyodor Dostoevsky: 'Man is sometimes passionately in love with suffering, and this is a fact. Only ask yourself.' ; life lesson from Russian literary master teaches us that for some people, suffering can be addictiveSometimes, we are to blame for all of our own suffering. Russian literary master Fyodor Dostoevsky once shared a bitter truth that, a lot o...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Psychology explains why seeing ‘Typing…’ can trigger overthinking, make uncertainty harder to tolerate and leave you imagining what the other person might be thinkingThe "typing…" indicator can create anxiety due to intolerance of uncertainty. This psychological trait makes unpredictable situations diffi...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Mizoram MLA Rashik Mohan Chakma to file review petition against SC judgment on dual membership in ADCs, state assembliesA Mizoram MLA will file a review petition against a Supreme Court order. The order concerns dual membership and office of profit for Autono...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Trump says Russia agreed to release American ex-Marine after discussions with PutinRussia has agreed to release American citizen Robert Gilman, a former Marine. President Donald Trump announced this development after speak...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Meta, TikTok agree to fact check content on Spain border crossings after deadly incidentThe purpose is to prevent criminal networks from enticing potential migrants to attempt to cross with false information, which has led to...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Do you even talk to yourself? People who do so have a big life advantage over those who don't, psychology explainsTalking to yourself out loud may seem like a strange habit, especially when someone else catches you doing it, but psychology suggests it i...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Australian saying of the day: 'Doesn't pass the pub test' - Meaning and why it still mattersIn Australia, the saying 'Doesn't pass the pub test' is used to gauge how reasonable a decision is from the viewpoint of ordinary citizens....
11 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: No ban on foreign funding, says India’s envoy to US as he counters ‘myths’ with ‘facts’India's proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill faces opposition and questions. Former foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Communists in country are total cowards: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman labeled communists as "cowards" in the Rajya Sabha. She accused CPI(M) member John Brittas of spreading...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
JNU cancels permission for Umar Khalid book discussion, cites 'non-disclosure of full facts'Jawaharlal Nehru University cancelled an auditorium booking for a book discussion. The administration cited non-disclosure of full programm...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Centre backs most of IT panel's suggestions to curb fake newsThe Centre accepted nine of twelve recommendations to curb fake news. It deferred replies on defining fake news and fact-checking mechanism...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Delhi HC ruling on ANI-OpenAI copyright case sparks debate over fair dealing and judicial activismThe Delhi High Court’s interim ruling in the ANI-OpenAI copyright case has raised questions over the interpretation of fair dealing and cop...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
To poll or not to poll: Trump’s US economy claims tell only part of the storyDonald Trump touts economic successes, but facts present a mixed picture. Job growth has slowed considerably in recent years, despite recor...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
'No US lawsuits filed yet, ready to defend on facts if needed': HDFC Bank CEO clarifies on governance allegationsHDFC Bank assured shareholders about its strong governance credentials. No US lawsuits have been filed against the bank following investiga...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Everyone loves biryani, but its real origin is a mystery: Know the incredible story behind this culinary masterpieceBiryani is one of the world's most loved dishes, but its origin remains a topic of debate. While historians trace its earliest roots to anc...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Coffee grounds + eggshells for plants: Myth vs fact every home gardener should knowCoffee grounds and eggshells are popular gardening hacks, but science reveals a more nuanced picture. Used coffee grounds do not reliably l...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who write to-do lists by hand may have an edge when it comes to remembering tasks, and there’s science behind itWriting tasks by hand engages the brain more actively than typing. This deeper processing strengthens memory and aids recall of information...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.30 PM IST