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Psychology says parents who save their kids’ old toys may be holding on to more than childhood memoriesAn old toy may be valuable for a reason that has nothing to do with its price. It can represent a relationship, a stage of family life, a c...
Psychology says parents who still cover their kids’ books and notebooks with brown paper may be doing this more as a ritualPsychology can help explain why simple, repetitive routines may take on emotional significance, but no single habit can provide a complete ...
Psychology says people who buy beautiful notebooks and pens may be seeking more than just stationeryPsychology suggests that an attraction to fancy stationery can fulfill several psychological needs at the same time, including self-express...
Psychology says people who still use old-school alarm clocks and table calendars may be avoiding more than technologyAn old-fashioned alarm clock may also create a clearer boundary between bedtime and smartphone use. When a phone sits beside the bed, it ca...
Psychology says people who name their possessions tend to show greater anthropomorphism, revealing how the human mind can give ordinary objects identities, emotions and deeper personal meaningRecent studies by psychologists reveal that assigning names to inanimate objects can heighten our perception of them as embodying human-lik...
Quote of the day by Kurt Cobain: “And I just think that it’ll take a little bit of time for kids to start doing the...” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on questioning authority, courage, responsibility, youthful idealism, speaking up, social awareness, personal conviction and the restless spirit of the legendary Nirvana frontmanQuote of the day by Kurt Cobain reflects on questioning authority and taking responsibility for change. The idea applies to moments of conf...
Psychology says parents who hang their kids’ awards, medals or paintings on the refrigerator may be doing more than showing offParents are rarely emotionally neutral when it comes to their children’s accomplishments. A child’s success can evoke pride, happiness and ...
Quote of the day by Bette Davis: ‘If you want to make a footprint on the sands of time, you cannot wear bedroom slippers...’ — Timeless life lessons from a motivational quote on ambition, risk, resilience, conviction, defiance and purpose from Hollywood’s most fiercely uncompromising iconQuote of the day by Bette Davis highlights how true achievement requires embracing discomfort rather than choosing easy safety. In daily li...
Quote of the day by Elizabeth Bishop: ‘Hoping to live days of greater happiness, I forget that…’ – Pulitzer winning poet on happiness, hope and the hidden cost of waiting for better daysElizabeth Bishop's poignant reflection serves as a reminder of the peril in neglecting our current joy. She eloquently points out that even...
When Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: During World War II, they survived Siberia, travelled through Iran and finally found safety 6,104 km awayWhen Poland found a second home in Kolhapur: A rosary and personal belongings of a Polish refugee are returning to Valivade, India, the set...
1,300-year-old Viking dress found in Denmark: Archaeologists uncover buried fragments offering rare clues to how Viking women dressedArchaeologists have discovered 1,300-year-old textile fragments from a Viking woman’s burial in Skonager, Denmark. Preserved around metal b...
Five Chinese students build a low-cost device that lets divers send messages underwater without radioFive Chinese students have developed DiveGuard, a low-cost underwater communication system that uses acoustic signals to let divers and sur...
Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't just keeping the lights on for decoration: What the habit may mean?Psychology says people who sleep with interesting and beautiful lights switched on at night aren't necessarily afraid of the dark. The habi...
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s powerful life lesson hidden in her famous polka dots: ‘Return to the infinite universe...’Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist celebrated for her iconic polka dots, died at 97 after continuing to paint until her final days. Her art ...
Quote of the day by Anne Frank: ‘We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different…’ – Holocaust victim on the life we all shareAnne Frank's diary revealed her profound thoughts on universal happiness. She observed that people share the objective of happiness, despit...
Yayoi Kusama: Who was the late Japanese artist known for turning hallucinations into art, polka dots, anti-war protests and provocative performancesYayoi Kusama, the visionary artist renowned for her distinctive polka dot creations and immersive art experiences, has died at the age of 9...
Yayoi Kusama saw dots everywhere: Japanese artist returned from US in 1973, lived voluntarily in a psychiatric hospital from 1977 until her deathYayoi Kusama life story: Yayoi Kusama, the acclaimed Japanese artist known for her iconic polka dots, pumpkins and Infinity Mirror Rooms, h...
Jaaved Jaaferi lives in a 7,000-sq-ft Bandra home with Arabian Sea view, Mediterranean interiors, onyx dining table and earthy-toned furnitureActor Jaaved Jaaferi has returned to Bandra with his family, moving into a 7,000-sq-ft sea-facing apartment overlooking the Arabian Sea. De...
At 5 months old, a Spanish baby started making abstract drawings. By 10 months, he had a Guinness World Record and paintings sold at exhibitionsA Spanish baby has made headlines for displaying an unusual artistic talent from an incredibly young age. John Christian Caldeira Weibull s...
In 1901, workers discovered the ‘Ivory Bangle Lady’ in England. Modern science later revealed her true originsThe excavation of a Roman-era grave in York unveils insights into a woman's wealth and societal standing, illustrated by the luxury artifac...