Psychology suggests people who keep the TV on in an empty house aren't simply avoiding silence; familiar voices can provide a sense of social presence that helps reduce feelings of isolationTurning on familiar TV shows when alone offers comfort. Research shows favorite programs act as social surrogates, fulfilling the fundament...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Tehran gains, rivals alarmedA landmark U.S.-Iran interim deal, signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian, ends a three-month war and extends a ceasefire. While hailed ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.16 AM IST
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Psychology says women often sense danger earlier than others because their brains are constantly scanning the environment and their bodies react instantlyPsychology suggests that women’s ability to detect potential danger early often develops from countless small observations gathered over ye...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
After 11 years in leadership, one employee thought reporting workplace issues would bring answers, instead, it left them fearing for their jobA long-serving retail leader reported serious workplace issues, including safety concerns and retaliation, to HR. The employee claims the H...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Bengaluru-based IITian recalls his college days- ‘GPA fell from 8.4 to 5.5, was almost expelled..’, reveals how he bounced back: ‘What saved me was…’An IIT Madras alumnus shared his struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts due to academic pressure, despite initial high grades. He d...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself.' - Famous American writer explains why people feel lonelyMark Twain's quote of the day reveal that the deepest loneliness is not being comfortable with yourself. This internal disconnect fuels a c...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Delaware Hospital Shooting Update: Was the suspect an employee at Wilmington Hospital? What we know so farA fatal shooting at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware has seen its suspect apprehended in Philadelphia. The 23-year-old man is expected to fa...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Quote of the Day by French philosopher Blaise Pascal: “The sole cause of man’s unhappiness is that he does not know how to...” — Life lessons on why learning to sit quietly with your own thoughts may be the hidden path to true happiness and inner peaceQuote of the Day by Blaise Pascal: Modern happiness research keeps confirming what Blaise Pascal understood centuries ago. Constant noise, ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Where the past curls up everywhere: A Balkan journey through time and memoryExploring the Balkans is like stepping into a living museum, where the aroma of tobacco and traces of post-communism paint a vivid portrait...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Psychology says loneliness is not just being alone: Why people with friends, family and followers can still feel unseen, unheard and emotionally invisiblePsychology does not view loneliness as something experienced only by people who are physically alone or socially isolated. Human connection...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control roomKozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventila...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Psychology says people who eat dinner alone by choice aren’t lonely: They’re protecting a peace they spent decades earningDining solo is frequently misconstrued as a sign of loneliness. In truth, studies reveal that it can be a deliberate choice, providing a mu...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
In 1963, a homeowner knocking down a wall in Cappadocia found a hidden passage, and Derinkuyu opened a city undergroundDuring a standard home remodeling project in Cappadocia, Turkey, the excavation unexpectedly unveiled Derinkuyu, an extensive underground c...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Kerala rain alert: Flash flood risk as IMD issues orange, yellow alert in multiple districts; helplines activatedKerala braces for intensified southwest monsoon with widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Orange and yellow alerts are active ...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST