Psychology says the oldest person in a family who insists on small traditions may be protecting "belonging" more than routineFor many grown-ups, revisiting classic TV series serves as a soothing balm, demanding little mental effort while providing an emotional ref...
26 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Researchers stuck a pair of googly eyes on the coast of Denmark and let them sit for 46 days, and here's what happened nextA floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...
20 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
An Employee Saw Their Decisions Being Second-Guessed Constantly: What It Could MeanConstant scrutiny of every decision can signal deeper workplace issues beyond simple feedback. Experts warn that persistent questioning, es...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: 'A Tree Born Crooked Never Straightens Its Trunk'—A timeless reflection on character and habitSpanish Proverb of the Day: A Spanish proverb highlights how habits formed early in life become deeply rooted. Like a crooked tree trunk, t...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
That ONE Shelf That Always Ends Up OvercrowdedEasy access areas become cluttered due to simple decision-making. Habitual actions and decision fatigue lead to disorganization. This patte...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
The Everyday Kitchen Habit That Quietly Doubles Your Food Waste Without You NoticingMany households discard edible food simply by adhering to expiration dates, a habit that significantly increases weekly waste. Research ind...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Can luck be learned? John Kehoe’s mind power method claims you can create your own fortuneFrom visualization to belief systems, the ‘John Kehoe luck method’ reframes luck as a mental discipline rather than chance. As discussions ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
When a Coworker Says “I’ve Seen This Before,” That’s Exactly When You Should Pay AttentionA common workplace phrase, 'I've seen this before,' can unintentionally shut down new ideas. This reaction stems from a natural comfort wit...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Word of the day - IncorrigibleIncorrigible means someone or something cannot be changed. This word describes persistent bad habits or stubborn personalities. It highligh...
18 Mar, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Scientists Say the Most Powerful Fossils Aren’t Bones They’re Footprints Frozen in TimeFossilized footprints, not bones, offer profound insights into ancient life, revealing movement, social behaviors, and even courtship ritua...
20 Feb, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Why We Keep Choosing Convenience Over the Planet, and the Small Habit That’s Worsening Climate ChangeEveryday choices, driven by convenience, are silently escalating carbon emissions. Psychological distance from climate change and the allur...
16 Feb, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Choosing to Stay Home Isn’t Always Antisocial: Psychology Explains Why People Avoid FriendsStaying home can be self-care, but consistent social withdrawal often signals deeper issues like anxiety or low self-esteem, not laziness. ...
30 Jan, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sigmund Freud's nephew Edward Bernays: 'The great enemy of any attempt to change men’s habits is inertia. Civilization is limited by inertia'Edward L. Bernays, a pioneer in public relations and nephew of Sigmund Freud, work influenced unimaginable parts of our history, including ...
13 Jan, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
You don’t have to be a people-pleaser to be liked at work: Stanford expert shares smart ways to set boundaries without harming career growthMany professionals believe constantly saying yes at work ensures likability, but communications coach Kate Mason warns this can hinder care...
24 Oct, 2025, 05.10 PM IST
Can cells of human body learn without the brain? New study reveals detailsA new study suggests that even single-celled organisms, like amoebae, and individual cells within the human body, might be capable of a sim...
20 Nov, 2024, 03.24 PM IST
Nine ways too much stress screws up your lifeWe rounded up nine science-backed ways that both short- and long-term stress affect your daily behavior.
02 Sep, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
- On World Earth Day, an urgent call for sustainable commerce, says S. Gopalakrishnan
Sustainable commerce will demand enlightened leadership & imagination, as much of the territory ahead is uncharted, & there is no history t...
22 Apr, 2012, 11.42 AM IST