Psychology says adults who keep separate indoor slippers and outside shoes aren't obsessed with cleanliness, they are drawing a boundary between chaos and peacePsychology suggests that everyday habits often carry symbolic meaning rather than being random behaviors. The slippers themselves are not w...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Ellis: "There’s an old market saying about stocks to the effect that they all go down together"Charles Ellis highlights how stocks often decline together during market stress, challenging the perceived safety of diversification. The p...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Fuel prices in India won't fall immediately despite global crude slump, MoS Suresh Gopi reveals whyUnion Minister Suresh Gopi explained that immediate fuel price reductions aren't possible despite global crude cost drops due to transit ti...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallenAmericans face growing challenges affording healthcare. New data reveals a significant drop in those able to manage medical costs and acces...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Quality has rarely been this cheap relative to junk; 3 themes to buy now: Saurabh MukherjeaQuality stocks in India and globally are at their cheapest in years. Saurabh Mukherjea highlights export-oriented manufacturing, European a...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Bank provisioning at 3-year low on better recoveries, asset qualityBanks' loan loss provisioning hit a 12-quarter low in March 2026, driven by private sector banks amid improving asset quality and recoverie...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Psychology says people who eat the same food every day aren’t boring or close-minded, they may be optimizing life in a surprising wayPsychology suggests that people who eat the same foods repeatedly are often driven by a mix of comfort, convenience, habit, emotional reass...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Psychology says loneliness inside a relationship hurts deeply: Why being with someone can still feel empty when emotional connection disappearsPsychology does not suggest that a relationship is destined to fail simply because partners experience emotional distance. Relationships na...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
US-Iran peace deal brings relief, but India turns to a risk at homeIndia just got a near-term macroeconomic breather from a US-Iran peace deal. However, early monsoon weakness and potential El Niño conditio...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Gold jumps over 2% as US-Iran peace deal boosts bullion demandGold and silver prices surged over 2% on MCX after a US-Iran peace framework eased inflation fears and lowered rate-hike expectations. Fall...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitivenessChief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that East Asian economies like China, South Korea, and Vietnam succeeded by offerin...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
FCNR(B): Revisiting a proven crisis management toolFacing renewed external sector pressures, the RBI has revived a version of the FCNR(B) deposit framework to attract foreign currency inflow...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Psychology says the loneliest people in any workplace aren’t the struggling ones; they’re often the most reliably competent ones, because excellence can quietly teach everyone else to stop checking if they’re okayIn the hustle of corporate life, top performers can frequently find themselves in the shadows. Their exceptional skills often lead others t...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.05 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