America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Quote of the day from Robert Downey Jr thanking his wife: 'She found me a snarling rescue pet, and loved me back to life. That is why I am here' ; lesson on importance of unconditional love from Iron Man starRobert Downey Jr. credited his wife, Susan, with saving him during his Oscar acceptance speech, likening her to a rescuer who loved him bac...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.48 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
Psychology says people who spend hours each evening on social media aren't undisciplined or passively bored; they're caught in a feedback loop designed specifically to feel like socializingSocial media platforms, designed for connection, may paradoxically fuel loneliness through passive consumption and parasocial interactions....
16 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM 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
Psychology says the loneliest chapter of adulthood doesn't arrive when people stop calling; it arrives after 65, when you're still surrounded by love but realize you're no longer needed by anyoneMany older adults feel lonely despite having loved ones. This stems from no longer feeling needed, a shift from past decades where they wer...
11 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Hebrew proverb of the day: ‘A prisoner cannot free himself’ – a lesson on compassion and helping othersAn ancient Hebrew proverb, "A prisoner cannot free himself," highlights that individuals facing personal crises often need external support...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Legendary diarist Anne Frank: “I've reached the point where… – Inspiring lessons on fear, isolation, helplessness and why hope is what keeps us going in hard times by the young Jewish writer known for her deeply moving reflections on life, war, and human suffering during the HolocaustQuote of the Day by Anne Frank: Anne Frank’s quote, “I've reached the point where I hardly care whether I live or die. The world will keep ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Psychology says the single variable that separates people who feel genuinely happy from those who don't isn't wealth, health, or achievement, but whether they feel loved by at least one person in a way that doesn't require them to performTrue happiness hinges on feeling loved, not on achievements or social status. Psychologists Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis reveal that de...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Psychology says people who reach retirement with few close friends are not failures at relationships; they just made a quiet decision in their 30s that most people never have the courage to admit toMany people retire with few friends, but this can be a conscious decision made decades earlier. Science supports this approach, showing tha...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Thomas Aquinas: 'There is nothing on this earth more to be prized...'-Catholic Church's greatest philosopher's important lesson on why true friendship is one of life’s greatest giftsThomas Aquinas, a medieval philosopher, believed true friendship was paramount. His quote, 'There is nothing on this earth more to be prize...
28 May, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Psychology says people who are kind but have no close friends often spend years being the one everyone calls in a crisis, and the loneliness they carry now comes from realizing no one calls backMany Americans feel lonely despite outward connections. This article highlights the plight of those who always support others but receive l...
28 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Timeless poetry of the day by Dante Alighieri: 'There is no greater sorrow than to recall happiness in times of misery...'Dante Alighieri’s famous phrase resonates centuries after it was written because it captures a deeply human emotion. Featured in Inferno, t...
21 May, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Movie dialogue of the day by Dustin Hoffman: ‘Death is the only adventure you have left’ - The iconic Kramer vs Kramer actor’s powerful dialogue reveals harsh truth about mortality, fear, and life’s inevitable endDustin Hoffman's iconic movie dialogue of the day as Captain Hook in 'Hook,' 'Death is the only adventure you have left,' resonates deeply ...
20 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Emil Cioran: 'The fact that life has no meaning is a reason…'—Romanian philosopher's haunting reflection on meaning, despair and survival still resonates todayQuote of the Day: Emil Cioran, a provocative 20th-century philosopher, explored despair and the meaninglessness of life with startling hone...
14 May, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by Naomi Klein, writer of The Shock Doctrine, on how governments deal with crises and what you can learn from it in your own lifeQuote of the day Motivational by Naomi Klein: Naomi Klein's "The Shock Doctrine" argues that crises are catalysts for real change, with pre...
09 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'Rain does not fall on...' Life lessons on human nature, challenges, empathy, and why troubles affect everyone irrespective of status or wealthAfrican proverb of the day explains how challenges affect every person regardless of wealth or status. The proverb teaches shared humanity,...
06 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST