Quote of the Day by Morgan Housel: 'Spending money to show people how much money you have...'- The Psychology of Money author's classic money lesson on why looking rich can be the fastest way to lose wealthMorgan Housel, author of 'The Psychology of Money,' reveals a key insight: spending to appear rich is the quickest path to having less. Tru...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Do you take too much time making day-to-day decisions? Psychology says when people have more choices, it takes them longer to decideEver feel overwhelmed by too many choices. Psychology's Hick's Law explains this, stating more options mean longer decision times and incre...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
7 book recommendations by Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath on topics of money, politics and psychology you should add to your reading listNikhil Kamath shares his reading list, offering insights into his thinking on people, power, and uncertainty. His book choices span governa...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Greek proverb of the day: 'He who takes a partner gives...' Life lessons on commitment, equality, partnership, reciprocity, compromise, companionship, love, emotional security, sacrifice, and why marriage nowadays means shared responsibilities and mutual independence rather than restrictionsGreek proverb of the day highlights an ancient perspective on marriage, commitment, and personal freedom. The saying explores how relations...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.38 AM IST
Psychology says introverts who seem most at ease in their 50s and 60s are not the ones who overcame introversion; they are often the ones who stopped viewing their need for solitude as something that required justificationAs individuals transition into middle age, the allure of peaceful evenings often supersedes the excitement of lively gatherings. Studies su...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Quote of the Day by one of the world's bestselling living philosophers Ryan Holiday: 'We should not trust the masses who say only the free can be...'- Here's a powerful quote on freedom, wisdom, and the true meaning of education by The Daily Stoic authorRyan Holiday posits that genuine freedom is rooted in the acquisition of knowledge rather than merely the absence of constraints. He emphas...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: ‘The world is not driven by greed, but is driven by...’ What famous investor taught about human behaviour and moneyCharlie Munger observed that despite immense progress in living standards, people remain unhappy due to constant comparison with others, dr...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Bengaluru techie's first salary was Rs 32,000. His father asked for Rs 5,000 and taught him a financial lesson he'll never forgetA Bengaluru techie's first salary of Rs 32,000 was intended for personal purchases like shoes and a phone. However, his father's request fo...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIsFollowing RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have laun...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Psychology says adults who look up restaurant menus before meeting friends aren’t fussy; they’re lowering cognitive load before connection begins, because too many small unknowns can drain social energyChecking restaurant menus beforehand is not fussiness but a smart way to manage mental energy. Social gatherings demand attention for conve...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistakeThe G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about excluding China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. However, the G7's ...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Trump and other G7 leaders are meeting without China. Is that a mistake?The G7, a club of wealthy nations, faces questions about its relevance without China. China's economy now surpasses most G7 members. Howeve...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Psychology says the people who genuinely start preferring to be alone in their 40s and 50s aren't depressed or antisocial; they're the ones who finally noticed how much energy they were spending performing the more agreeable version of themselvesResearch indicates that after 40, a preference for solitude isn't withdrawal but a shift to living authentically. Studies show chosen alone...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Iran calls Trump's claims 'baseless', alleges US attacked vessels killing three Indian seafarersIn a post on X, the official account of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India shared, "The U.S. president's accusation again...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
‘A spa day won’t save you...’: CA shares what real self-care in finance should look likeChartered accountant Nitin Kaushik redefines self-care. He argues true peace of mind comes from financial independence, not just spa days. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST