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Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyard- Psychology says adults who apologize before asking a question aren’t difficult: They’ve learned to soften the request before it arrives, because speaking up can feel risky when taking up space once carried a social cost
- The man accused of black magic created a writing system Cherokee could learn - here's the story about Sequoyah
- Psychology says people who seem unusually perceptive about others aren’t just naturally intuitive: They’ve quietly built mental habits that help them read situations before others notice themCertain individuals possess an innate knack for deciphering social nuances. Research in psychology indicates that this ability stems from c...05 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera, the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being: ‘The Greek word for ‘return’ is nostos. Algos means ‘suffering.’ So…’ A beautiful reflection on why nostalgia can hurt as much as it healsQuote of the Day: Milan Kundera’s reflection on nostalgia elevates a familiar feeling into something far more profound. By exploring the wo...04 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- PM Modi’s high stakes push for sovereign AI faces reality checkIndia is striving to build its own artificial intelligence capabilities, aiming for self-reliance and global export. However, the nation fa...03 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- Word of the Day: ClinquantWord of the Day: Clinquant is more than just an elegant synonym for “flashy.” The word speaks to illusion itself, the conflict between outw...29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- Quote of the day by American philosopher Judith Butler: ‘The violence of language consists in its effort to capture the…’ – ‘Gender Trouble’ author on why words can never fully contain truthJudith Butler argues that language's attempt to fully define ineffable experiences, like love or grief, can be violent, destroying their es...28 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
- Word of the Day: MetamodernismWord of the Day: As society continues to grapple with uncertainty, metamodernism offers a vocabulary for understanding the emotional comple...12 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by James Joyce: “Think you're escaping... – Inspiring quote on life’s struggles, self-discovery, emotional healing, identity and why true peace begins within by the Irish novelist and literary modernist best known for Ulysses and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManQuote of the Day by James Joyce: James Joyce’s thought-provoking quote explores the idea that people cannot truly escape themselves, no mat...11 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CircumambientWord of the Day: As language evolves to meet the demands of speed and simplicity, words like ‘circumambient’ preserve a sense of its origin...10 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Word of the Day: PandiculationWord of the Day: ‘Pandiculation’ is a word that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. It captures a fleeting, almost unconscious ...05 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- Word of the Day: CallithumpianThe term ‘callithumpian’ dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock proc...29 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Word of the Day: ParapraxisWord of the Day: The word has a subtly intellectual tone and is often used in psychology, literature and cultural commentary. It implies th...28 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Quote of the day by American philosopher Noam Chomsky: ‘All over the place, from the popular culture to the propaganda system, there is…’Noam Chomsky, a renowned linguist and critic, warns that societal pressures from media and culture encourage passivity, making individuals ...26 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
- ‘Speak Marathi’ demand in Mumbai local train goes viral as fight over seat turns into language row: VideoA seat dispute in a Mumbai local train’s ladies’ coach escalated into a heated language row when a woman told another commuter to "speak Ma...20 Jul, 2025, 05.14 PM IST
- Karnataka Bandh today: Are buses, metro, rail, flight, cab services affected in Bengaluru? Here's all you should knowSeveral pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour bandh today in Karnataka. The shutdown is in response to the alleged assault on a KSRT...22 Mar, 2025, 10.00 AM IST
- Karnataka bandh on March 22: Why Bengaluru and other cities will witness a 12-hour statewide shutdown between 6am and 6pmKarnataka bandh on March 22 Reason: A 12-hour Karnataka bandh has been announced by Kannada Okkoota on March 22. The bandh protests an alle...20 Mar, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
- Bengaluru man demands North Indians be kept out of the city: Netizens ask him to tweet in KannadaThe post by Babruvahana (@Paarmatma) suggests that those unwilling to respect Bengaluru's local language and culture should avoid the city....25 Jan, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
- 'Come & invest in broad-minded Bihar,' Influencer asks Karnataka firms, what follows will leave you in splitsUpasana Mishra urged Karnataka companies to invest in Bihar, highlighting the state's open-minded environment. The post went viral, sparkin...29 Dec, 2023, 04.50 PM IST
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