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- Psychology says people who nod while listening even when they disagree may be prioritizing conversational harmony
Psychology says people who apologize when someone else bumps into them may have developed an automatic social response- Psychology says people who say 'actually' before correcting themselves may be softening social disagreement
- Quote of the Day by Elaine Scarry: ‘To have great pain is to have certainty; to hear that another person has pain is to have doubt’Quote of the Day by Elaine Scarry presents a thought-provoking exploration of the disconnect between our personal experience of pain and ou...17 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova: ‘Dostoyevsky knew a lot but not everything. He, for instance, thought that if you kill a human you'll turn into…’Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova questioned Fyodor Dostoevsky's view on guilt after violence. She observed people committing acts and the...16 Aug, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller: ‘If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art…’ – German philosopher on why pleasing everyone can weaken originalityGerman poet Friedrich Schiller championed artistic independence and originality. He believed pleasing a few with genuine art held more valu...15 Aug, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
- Why some people say ‘take care’ instead of ‘bye’ — Psychology says the difference may reveal how they relate to youPsychology does not suggest that two words can reveal exactly how someone feels. What matters is the larger pattern: how often they initiat...14 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted himBalaji Srinivasan left the US and took his experiment to build a new kind of society to Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city, Forest City. Hi...13 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Did Churchill let 30 lakh Indians die? A journo took on Amartya SenMadhusree Mukerjee's book revived the debate on the 1943 Bengal Famine, questioning Amartya Sen's analysis of food entitlement failures. Ne...13 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- 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
- 'Is she getting electrocuted?' The real reason the woman behind Trump wouldn't stop noddingA woman's constant nodding during a presidential signing event sparked online speculation. The internet quickly developed theories about el...12 Aug, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
- Psychology says compliments can feel uncomfortable even when you secretly wanted themPsychology suggests that this reaction isn't necessarily a sign of ingratitude or false modesty. For some people, particularly those with n...12 Aug, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Psychology says shared dislikes and having a mutual enemy can bring people together faster than you thinkPsychology says shared dislikes and common rivals can sometimes create fast social bonds, but shared positive experiences are generally str...12 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
- ‘The Zapper’: Internet conspiracy theory claims woman behind Trump secretly has a button on her belly to wake ‘Sleepy Don’The Zapper lady: A woman standing behind President Donald Trump became the focus of a strange new conspiracy theory. Social media users spe...12 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Archaeologists reexamined an ancient Greek mass grave where nearly 80 men were buried together, many still shackled at the wristsIn a groundbreaking discovery near Athens, archaeologists unearthed 79 shackled skeletons that challenge historical narratives about their ...11 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
- From 'Simon Go Back' to tricolour skies: How kites became a symbol of freedomKite flying is a beloved Indian tradition celebrating freedom and patriotism. Families gather on rooftops, enjoying the festive atmosphere ...11 Aug, 2026, 07.57 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
- What to expect from the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan dealA new defense pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan against Iran's regional influence. This alliance seeks to offset perceived US ...08 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate raceAbdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers...06 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- Trump's bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering: Capital OneCapital One closed Donald Trump's accounts in 2021 after flagging suspicious financial activity. The bank stated these closures resulted fr...04 Aug, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
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