If you re-read old text messages or emails you’ve sent, psychology says you’re not being self-absorbed. You may be trying to understand who you used to be, because identity often becomes clearer when the past is revisited with new perspectiveIt's common for people to explore old messages and emails, creating a bridge to their past experiences. This reflective practice aids in re...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
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 ...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Quote of the day by rock icon Mick Jagger: ‘The past is a great place and I do not want to erase it or to regret it, but I do not want to be its prisoner either’ - Rolling Stones musician on moving forward without regretRock icon Mick Jagger's quote of the day is a powerful message about the past. He believes we should cherish our history, its lessons and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo shares an important life lesson: 'Do Epic Shit' author says he had IIT goal in school, US dream in college, but now 'no destination at all'Finfluencer Ankur Warikoo reflects on his evolving definition of success, moving from academic and professional milestones to business goal...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Mercury Retrograde 2026 Starts Soon: What Every Zodiac Sign Needs to KnowMercury Retrograde arrives in Cancer from June 29 to July 24, 2026. This celestial event focuses on emotions, family, and communication. As...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
'Wait till US discovers it': Spain's Billarda goes viral; Indians say it's a 2,000-year-old game called gilli dandaA Spanish game called Billarda has gone viral on Indian social media. Many Indians recognize it as their ancient game, gilli danda. Videos ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
'Great taste in women': Kajol teases Aamir Khan over his third wedding to Gauri Spratt, leaving ex-wife Kiran Rao smiling beside Juhi ChawlaAt a celebration for Aamir Khan Productions' 25th anniversary, Kajol playfully teased the actor about his "great taste in women," leaving h...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Poetic line of the day from On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: 'I miss you more than I remember you.' Life lessons on love, regret and memories that refuse to fadePoetic line of the day: Ocean Vuong's novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous offers a profound insight into love, loss and memory. The line,...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Psychology says reading old chats hurts after a breakup because your brain keeps returning to the version of love that once felt safePsychology does not suggest that people revisit old conversations because they are emotionally weak or incapable of moving forward. Human e...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Psychology says people who still reread old group chats from years ago share these 3 emotional reflection patternsDiving into old group chats is like flipping through a scrapbook of memories, revealing pieces of the person we used to be. These digital i...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
‘This is something only village life can give’: Corporate woman shares a tradition that has internet feeling nostalgicA village photograph of family sleeping outdoors has gone viral. It shows togetherness and a connection to nature. This image evokes memori...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
'I love you but I am sorry': Bengaluru techie says quitting his Google job feels easier than leaving the garden cityA Bengaluru techie has shared an emotional farewell post after moving back home, saying that quitting his Google job felt easier than leavi...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Psychology suggests people who keep old cards, ticket stubs, and tiny keepsakes aren't just sentimental - they may be protecting identity through objects that hold emotional continuityPsychologists explain that holding onto seemingly insignificant objects like old cards or tickets is not just sentimentality. These items h...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.53 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
Psychology suggests people who reread the same few books aren't stuck in the past; they're keeping a few places that never asked them to perform, because familiar stories can reinforce self-continuityPeople often reread favorite books. Psychologists explain this is not about the book itself, but what familiar stories mean. Rereading help...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST