Best Proverb of the Day: "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt." How our brains turn experience into fearBest Proverb of the Day: A Turkish proverb, "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt," illustrates how past n...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Aamir Khan's co-actress rejected marriage for 60 years until a Facebook message changed her life forever. Why did she finally marry a famous scientist?Actress Suhasini Mulay, known for Lagaan, stayed single until 60. She sought two qualities in a partner. A Facebook connection with scienti...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
American saying of the day: 'Don’t Take No Wooden Nickels' — Meaning, origin, and how to use itThe American idiom "Don't take no wooden nickels" originated from promotional tokens with no real value, evolving into advice to be cautiou...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Psychology says people who trust others too easily aren’t simply naive but their brains may be wired for emotional safety, making red flags harder to noticeThe psychology behind people who trust others too easily reveals a complex blend of empathy, attachment styles, optimism bias, projection a...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...
25 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
What does ‘clock it’ mean? All about the viral trend used by Delhi Police to promote cyber safetyDelhi Police is using a popular Gen Z internet trend to promote cyber safety. The "Clock It" campaign encourages responsible online behavio...
22 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
CBSE reevaluation 2026 shocker: Student reports answer sheet photocopy fee jumped to nearly Rs 3 lakh for 4 papersCBSE reevaluation 2026 Class 12: CBSE's post-result troubles escalated as students reported shocking and rapidly changing reevaluation fees...
22 May, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflowsIn multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dat...
15 May, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen timeTech giants Meta and Google funded trusted children's brands to teach responsible tech use. This occurred even as their apps were designed ...
14 May, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
“Kisi ko bhi call karlo…”: Woman shares terrifying Bengaluru cab experience after driver refuses to stop vehicleA woman traveling to Bengaluru airport in an AC cab booked via Rapido faced a distressing situation when the driver allegedly refused to tu...
14 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
India to use AI to protect consumers from money mule banking cyber fraud, announces Home Minister Amit ShahIndia will now use Artificial Intelligence to fight money mule banking cyber fraud. The Home Minister announced a partnership between the I...
13 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Rs 5,000 ka dosa, Rs 6,000 ki taxi: Indian traveller says it's not worth travelling abroad if you are earning in rupeesA viral video highlights the stark reality of international travel costs for Indians earning in rupees. Content creator Aakriti Pandey shar...
09 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Gen Z job seekers most exposed to online scams, LinkedIn warnsYoung professionals remain vulnerable to fraudulent listings despite growing awareness of recruitment scams.
06 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST