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Psychology says people who take hot showers even in summer may not just love warmth, their brains could be craving comfort, routine and emotional reliefWhy do some people insist on taking hot showers even during the hottest months? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to emotional co...
Maharashtra govt accepts demand for thermal power plant audits amid concerns over fly ash disposalMaharashtra government will audit thermal power plants following assembly concerns over fly ash disposal and its environmental impact, espe...
Psychology says people who eat with their hands don't lack table manners, they may be preserving a deeper connection to food, memory and their rootsPsychology suggests that everyday habits often hold deeper meaning than they appear to. Eating with your hands is rarely about rejecting mo...
Psychology says people who say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ may not always be avoiding blame, they could be trying to reduce emotional pain and guiltWhy do some people constantly say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ during difficult conversations? Psychology suggests it may be linked to guilt man...
Why some employees struggle to work in morning shifts while others dislike later hour shifts, Harvard scholar explains the biological reasonSome employees naturally perform better in the morning, while others are more productive later in the day. According to Harvard-affiliated ...
Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...
Psychology says adults who eat bananas with a spoon are not weird: Why some people turn everyday eating into a comfort ritualPsychology suggests that adults who eat bananas with a spoon are rarely being strange or childish. More often, they are responding to funda...
FIFA 2026: 8 biggest controversies that have overshadowed the World Cup so farThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating significant debate beyond the pitch. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, visa issues affec...
Psychology says people who dip their cookies in tea or coffee are not being childish: Why small rituals help the brain slow down and feel comfortedPsychology suggests that adults who dip cookies into tea or coffee are rarely being childish. More often, they are creating a small ritual ...
In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...
Psychology says people who keep sipping water while eating aren't distracted, they may be listening to their body in a different wayPsychology suggests that everyday habits often reflect deeper emotional needs. In this case, the water itself is not the central factor, th...
India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
Waking up tired every day? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 10 simple habits that can improve sleep quality naturallyMillions struggle with sleep. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained doctor, offers simple tips for better rest. Avoid late meals and keep you...
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...
Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...
No AC, only clay blocks: How Bengaluru man’s creative home design keeps temperatures 3 degrees cooler even in scorching summer heatA Bengaluru man, Sathya Prakash Varanashi, has designed a home that stays 2-3 degrees cooler naturally, eliminating the need for air condit...
Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...
5 common reasons for AC blast during summers as first chairman of Competition Commission of India, an ex-IAS officer, dies at Delhi homeA retired IAS officer's tragic death in a suspected AC blast highlights critical home safety concerns. Continuous operation, refrigerant le...
Say no to cold drinks, ice cream, sugary treats: Celebrity nutritionist shares 5 simple foods to stay naturally cool during a summer heatwaveAs India swelters, integrative lifestyle expert Luke Coutinho advises against relying on sugary drinks for heat relief. He emphasizes that ...
In 1938, Roy Plunkett investigated a blocked gas cylinder during routine lab work: The waxy residue inside became Teflon and reshaped industrial chemistryThe year was 1938 when a gas cylinder unexpectedly jammed, leading chemist Roy Plunkett to stumble upon a curious white material. This rema...