In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: “Zealous conviction is a dangerous substitute for an...” — The secret lesson behind lifelong learning and better decisions, and why questioning your beliefs can make you wiserQuote of the Day by Elizabeth Loftus: “Zealous conviction is a dangerous substitute for an open mind.” This powerful insight from the renow...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
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Our minds often wander from the present, dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties, distorting our perception of reality. Yoga, as defin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Quote of the day by famous psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: 'Just because someone thinks they remember something in detail, with confidence and with emotion, does not mean that it actually happened, .. False memories have these characteristics too.'Renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus reveals that vivid, confident, and emotional memories are not always accurate, as false memories can...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Not child's play: Iran honours victims of Minab strikes ahead of football matchIran is honouring students lost in a missile strike. The national football team competes as 'Minab 168' in the FIFA World Cup. They wear go...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Psychology warning: Are you being manipulated in your relationship without realizing it? 5 Machiavellian secrets influencing your emotional balanceThe psychology of manipulation shows that it is often subtle behaviors, rather than obvious actions, that shape emotional dynamics in moder...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Word of the Day: OneirophreniaWord of the day: Oneirophrenia is among the most intriguing words in the English language. Derived from ancient Greek and linked to psychol...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Psychology says people accept bad behavior from partners that they would never tolerate from friends: Harville Hendrix's insights explain whyAccording to the psychological insights of Harville Hendrix, people often put up with behaviors from romantic partners that they would neve...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
The AI trade trap: Why successful tech stocks are triggering a trillion-dollar market meltdown in Korea, TaiwanA sharp tech selloff exposed concentration risks in Asian markets, where chip giants such as TSMC, Samsung and SK Hynix dominate benchmarks...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Walter Benjamin: ‘To be happy is to be able to become aware of…’ German philosopher’s timeless wisdom on courage and happinessGerman philosopher Walter Benjamin believed true happiness stems from confronting oneself without fear. His profound insights, shaped by a ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Javier Marías: ‘We lose everything because everything remains except us, and therefore any form of posterity may be…’ Spanish author’s golden words on fragility of human existence and persistence of memoryJavier Marias, a renowned Spanish writer, is remembered for his profound novels. His work delved into memory, betrayal, and time's passage....
02 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
How Charlie Munger’s behavioral lessons apply to today’s market realityGlobal markets face AI optimism and inflation anxiety. Charlie Munger's insights on human misjudgment offer a survival guide. Higher intere...
30 May, 2026, 11.17 AM 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
Love quote of the Day by German philosopher Walter Benjamin: "The only way of knowing a person is to love them without hope"Quote of the Day: According to Walter Benjamin, authentic bonds emerge from selfless affection. However, many contemporary relationships st...
19 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'The greatest deception men suffer is from...' - life lessons on self-awareness, avoiding self-deception through critical thinking and why you can’t trust your own thoughts by The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper artistQuote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: The renowned Renaissance artist and thinker, cautioned against the perils of personal opinions. He b...
19 May, 2026, 02.33 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “We count our miseries carefully, and accept our blessings without much thought” — Life lessons on human nature, suffering, negative thoughts and why we remember pain more than peaceChinese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “We count our miseries carefully, and accept our blessings without much thought”, a co...
09 May, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Photographic memory isn't real; here's what your brain is actually doing when you rememberForget the myth of photographic memory. Scientists reveal our brains don't record like cameras. Instead, memories are rebuilt each time we ...
07 May, 2026, 04.38 PM IST