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Psychology says people who wear lots of rings aren't necessarily trying to stand out, they may be expressing identity and personal meaning- The Best Advice for Life by Dalai Lama: 'No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is...'- Why holding on to hope is the greatest strength in difficult times
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- People watching Friends or The Office for 10th time are not just nostalgic. Psychologists decode mindset of who are not bored of watching same movie or TV shows repeatedlyRewatching cherished series like FRIENDS serves more than just a nostalgic escape; it fulfills essential psychological needs. Research indi...03 Jul, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
- She studied on road while her mother sold flowers: Chennai girl’s quiet battle for education has a lesson about hard work many parents find hard to teach kidsChennai girl studies on the footpath beside her mother's flower stall in Tambaram. The young girl's unwavering focus on her studies beside ...02 Jul, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: 'Everything that you love, you will eventually lose, but in the end, love will return in a different form' - A timeless reminder that love never truly disappears explained by Jewish novelistLife changes, people leave, and relationships end, but love can return in different ways. A quote widely attributed to Franz Kafka reminds ...02 Jul, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
- Decoding BPM 3.0 at the intersection of agility, adaptability, and AIThe dawn of BPM 3.0 is here and it is marked by what industry experts term as “process reimagination”. For the three-and-a-half to close to...01 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- 136 years, 1 simple food tradition: Meet Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ delivering fresh home-cooked meals to busy office-goers. But this iconic tiffin service is slowly disappearingMumbai's iconic dabbawalas, a century-old tradition, are facing a decline. These lunchbox couriers, known for delivering home-cooked meals,...30 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Lying frozen on Mount Everest for nearly 30 years, wearing 'Green Boots', one man's body is now at the center of a risky mission undertaken by IndiaAfter nearly three decades, the identity of Everest's iconic 'Green Boots' has been confirmed as Dorje Morup, an Indian climber lost in the...30 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- 'Jurassic Park' got it wrong! Scientists just found that pterosaurs, may have had more wing-shape diversity than current reconstructions allow, changing how we picture ancient flightFor over a century, our understanding of pterosaur wings has been based on limited fossil evidence, leading to remarkably similar reconstru...25 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
- Psychology says young adults who put posters of their favorite show characters or superstars in their rooms are not childish: Why the brain uses role models to build identity, comfort and motivationPsychology suggests that young adults who decorate their rooms with favorite show characters or superstars are rarely being childish. More ...25 Jun, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
- Psychology says people who can't start their day without coffee aren't addicted, they may be looking for an invisible mental shortcutWhy do some people feel they cannot function without coffee every morning? Psychology reveals that the habit may be linked to brain chemist...25 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Psychology says people who can't take compliments aren't being humble, their brains may be rejecting information that doesn't match their self-imagePsychology teaches us that everyday reactions often reveal deeper mental processes. The compliment itself is rarely the real story. Identit...25 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always say ‘books are better than movies’ may not be trying to sound intellectual, they may be protecting a world their brains createdPsychology teaches us that personal preferences often reflect deeper emotional and cognitive needs. Choosing to read a book is rarely just ...24 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
- Psychology says people who always quote movie dialogues may not be showing off, their brains could be using films as emotional shortcutsWhy do some people constantly quote movie dialogues in everyday conversations? Psychology suggests it may be linked to emotional memory, so...23 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Psychology says people who take the same route every day aren't boring, they may be reducing mental overload in a stressful worldPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden emotional needs. The route itself is rarely the real story. The relief it cr...22 Jun, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
- Psychology says people who wash their hands 10 times a day aren't always germaphobes, they may be trying to calm an overworked mindPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. The soap itself is rarely the real story. The sense of rea...22 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...22 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
- In 1947, after Partition, many who came to Delhi with little to their name survived on this dish; today, it is the city’s most-loved breakfastDelhi's beloved chole bhature owes its rise to the 1947 Partition. Punjabi refugees, rebuilding lives in the capital, found sustenance in t...21 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- If you re-read old text messages or emails you’ve sent, psychology says you’re not being self-absorbed. You may be trying to understand who you used to be, because identity often becomes clearer when the past is revisited with new perspectiveIt's common for people to explore old messages and emails, creating a bridge to their past experiences. This reflective practice aids in re...18 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
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