Psychology says people who prefer takeout over dining in may be valuing one thing more than foodSomeone might enjoy dining at an elegant restaurant for a birthday or special occasion but still opt for takeout on an ordinary Tuesday. Th...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Psychology says parents who believe every child needs a sibling may be right about one important thingA supportive sibling relationship may help children develop emotional understanding and self-regulation. However, persistent hostility, bul...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
ISRO takes NASA route, plans to outsource routine rocketryThe proposed shift has triggered concerns within the space agency, with nine employee associations writing to the Department of Space in a ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
BRICS at a crossroads: Why India's chairship must turn diversity into strengthBRICS, with its expanded membership, aims to strengthen multilateralism and global dialogue. The group seeks to convert economic complement...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Virginia Satir: ‘We need four hugs a day for survival, eight for maintenance, and twelve for…’ What the ‘Mother of Family Therapy’ said about the power of affectionVirginia Satir’s famous quote suggests that hugs and physical affection are essential to emotional wellbeing, describing four for survival,...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
From dialogue to delivery: Turning 3 decades of ASEAN-India agri-cooperation into farmers’ prosperityAs officials and ministers from India and the 11 ASEAN member states gather in New Delhi for a two-day meeting, the substance of this partn...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, nature’s fury is colliding with unchecked developmentThe Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides...
06 Sep, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
In 2006, Green Belt Movement began restoring Kenya’s Aberdares after years of human pressure. 18 years later, 3.8 million trees had been planted across 2,000 hectaresThe Green Belt Movement rehabilitated Kenya's Aberdares Forest, a vital water source. Illegal logging and cultivation threatened this prima...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
Isro launches EOS-05 satellite: India's first dedicated geostationary Earth-observation satelliteIn a notable achievement, Isro has successfully launched the EOS-05 satellite aboard the GSLV-F17 vehicle. The satellite will offer near re...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
5 Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in flood-hit Nepal return safely to Chennai; Minister D Sarathkumar meets survivorsFive Tamil Nadu pilgrims stranded in Nepal after devastating flash floods returned safely to Chennai on Tuesday, with state minister D Sara...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
RBI appoints Suman Ray as Executive Director, to head DICGC and Premises DepartmentSuman Ray will assume the role of Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India. His appointment is effective from September 1, 2026, as ...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Indian pilots’ body warns Noel Tata over Air India exodus, flags safety concernsALPA India highlights pilot attrition as a critical flight safety concern for Air India Group. The association urges the Tata Group to revi...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Odisha orders automatic salary cut for employees who default on maintenance payment to divorced wife: Here's how it will workThe Odisha government has ordered automatic salary deductions for state employees who fail to pay court-mandated alimony or maintenance to ...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Bank of Baroda to recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local language across 20 statesBank of Baroda will recruit 2,482 officers fluent in local languages. This initiative aims to improve customer communication and address re...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
In 1962, NASA packed 22,900 gallons of water into a Saturn I rocket and deliberately released it 65 miles above Earth to see how water behaved in the upper atmosphereNASA scientists have long explored recycling resources for extended space travel. Plants and microorganisms could help regenerate vital sup...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027: Recognising the people strategies shaping tomorrow’s workplaceThe Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 have been unveiled to honor organizations, teams, and leaders who excel in human capital manag...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST