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Psychology says people who say 'actually' before correcting themselves may be softening social disagreement- Why some people say ‘take care’ instead of ‘bye’ — Psychology says the difference may reveal how they relate to you
- He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted him
- Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: “Never wrestle with a pig in the mud; you both get dirty, but.....” — Inspiring lessons on wisdom, self-control, emotional strength, boundaries and why knowing when to walk away can be your greatest strength by the celebrated Irish playwright, critic and Nobel Prize-winning authorToday's Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: The famous quote by George Bernard Shaw, “Never wrestle with a pig in the mud; you both ge...12 Aug, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Psychology says people who smile during difficult conversations aren't always comfortable, here's what that expression may really meanPsychology reminds us that human emotions are rarely simple. Smiling during a difficult conversation doesn't automatically signal confidenc...10 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Top Quote of the Day by Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: What if one timeless question could transform your life? Inspiring life lessons from ancient Greek thinkers on wisdom, self-knowledge, discipline, leadership, critical thinking, purpose, and why their classical philosophy still guides better choices todayTop Quote of the Day by Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Classical Greek philosophy provides a timeless blueprint for human flourishing, rati...04 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
- Psychology says people who frequently use air quotes during conversation may be signaling more than their wordsPsychology suggests that air quotes are less about who someone is and more about how they communicate. They are a subtle form of metacommun...03 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
- 7 phrases people use when they're looking for a way out of a dinner dateIt's natural to overthink a cancelled plan, especially when you were looking forward to seeing someone. However, psychologists caution agai...01 Aug, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: "A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into..." — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, self-discipline, decision-making, and why embracing uncertainty can build a stronger life by the Lebanese-American risk analyst known for The Black Swan and AntifragileQuote of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Nassim Taleb’s quote highlights the core engine of Stoic philosophy: turning emotional vulnerabi...30 Jul, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
- Psychology says people who don't talk politely to others aren't always disrespectful: What this behavior can mean?Psychology says people who don't talk politely to others aren't always trying to hurt or insult people. Psychology explains that speech pat...27 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Psychology says people who see and read the message on WhatsApp or other messaging platform but don't reply aren't ignoring you: What this behavior may actually mean?Psychology says people who see and read the message on WhatsApp or other messaging platform but don't reply aren't always trying to ignore ...26 Jul, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- Psychology says people who ask others to move a little bit and let them sit even if there is not much space in metro, train, bus or other public transport aren't being inconsiderate: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who ask others to move a bit and let them sit even if there is not much space in public transport aren't always tryi...25 Jul, 2026, 02.03 AM IST
- Phrases people use when they secretly want to escape a meeting, according to psychologyFrom a psychological perspective, these phrases can also reflect impression management—the tendency to present ourselves in ways that prese...24 Jul, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
- Psychology says people who smile but never laugh out loud often share these 7 emotional patternsPsychology reminds us that a single behavior never tells the whole story about a person. Someone who rarely laughs wholeheartedly isn't aut...24 Jul, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
- Psychology says people who hesitate to ask for money they lent may be protecting relationships more than their walletsPsychologists consistently emphasize that assertive communication allows people to protect both their finances and their relationships. Ask...24 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Gen Z doesn't always argue: These 10 viral slang phrases say 'no' without saying 'no'In many situations, these phrases help people express disagreement without turning a conversation into a conflict. As psychologists have lo...23 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- Meet the 'most beautiful woman in the world' Hedy Lamarr: The Hollywood icon who escaped Nazi Europe, invented a World War II radio signaling system and earned the title 'mother of Wi-Fi'Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, was also a brilliant inventor. Hedy escaped Nazi Europe and developed a frequency-hopping communic...23 Jul, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Psychology says people who constantly correct others may not be trying to annoy youWhile some corrections are genuinely helpful, constantly pointing out every mistake can sometimes strain relationships if empathy and timin...23 Jul, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- People who secretly want to end a conversation often use these 10 common phrasesThese phrases don't necessarily mean someone is trying to avoid you. Stress, burnout, social anxiety, and emotional exhaustion can all make...23 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Psychology says people who try to please everyone in whatever way possible aren't emotionally stronger than others: What this behavior may really mean?Psychology says people who try to please everyone in whatever way possible aren't always acting from confidence or emotional strength. In m...22 Jul, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
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