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Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
Daughters stayed home, sons left: That was the rule in a 9,000-year-old Turkish village, says a 2025 Science paper that sequenced 131 ancient skeletonsAncient DNA from 9,000-year-old Çatalhöyük reveals a surprising social structure. Contrary to common assumptions, men appear to have moved ...
Karnataka government to decide on revival of student polls in colleges this month: CM D K ShivakumarKarnataka's Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has revealed that the upcoming cabinet meeting will address the revival of student body election...
This simple behavioral psychology principle explains why rewards make difficult tasks easierDiscover how to conquer procrastination with a simple psychological trick. Premack's principle reveals that linking less enjoyable tasks to...
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...
Child develops acute lung injury and multi-organ dysfunction after consuming mosquito-repellent liquidA 19-month-old child faced a life-threatening ordeal after accidentally ingesting mosquito-repellent liquid, leading to severe lung damage ...
A German and a Chinese walk into a hot Indian corporate battlegroundIndia's consumer durables market is heating up as global giants like Bosch enter the mass segment and tech firm Xiaomi expands into large a...
Psychology suggests people who wash dishes right after eating aren’t just tidy; they’re closing small mental loops, because unfinished tasks tend to stay active in attention longer than most people realizeTidying up the kitchen right after a meal can do wonders for your mindset. Those dirty dishes represent unfinished business, cluttering you...
The onshore gateway to global capitalIndia's economy is set to grow significantly, but its global market presence lags. GIFT IFSC is building infrastructure to bridge this gap....
Bengaluru engineer earning Rs 80 LPA vs Germany engineer earning Rs 1 crore: Who is actually richer? Internet is dividedA debate is ongoing about what truly defines wealth. Earning a high salary abroad does not automatically mean a richer lifestyle. Income bu...
In 1956, a Cincinnati nursery teacher read about wallpaper putty being used as clay and convinced her brother-in-law to rebrand it as Play-Doh, 2 billion cans laterA humble wallpaper cleaner found new life as Play-Doh. A Cincinnati teacher, Kay Zufall, saw its potential for children's art. Her brother-...
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma virtually inaugurates PNG projects in Mangaldai, TezpurAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated new natural gas projects to bring piped natural gas to homes and industries, and compr...
Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Govt eyes rural credit push via flagship schemes, seeks to expand RRB customer baseThe government is enhancing rural credit by integrating the Grameen Credit Score with the JanSamarth portal for faster loan processing. Reg...
Reassure homes, not just economy: Why India’s growth feels weaker at household levelThe ripples of global disruptions are felt in the everyday lives of Indian families, shaping individual narratives beyond simple data point...