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Psychology says people who save ‘special’ items for the future are not being practical: Why the brain delays joy, waiting for the perfect momentPsychology suggests that adults who hold on to special items are rarely acting irrationally. More often, they are trying to preserve someth...- Psychology says people who save shopping bags inside other shopping bags are responding to an ancient survival instinctAt its heart, this habit is rarely about the bags themselves. It is more about psychological efficiency. The brain naturally seeks to reduc...
- Psychology says the most common lie isn't what people say it's what they leave out: The surprising reason honest people still deceive othersPsychology suggests that most people do not set out to mislead others deliberately. More often, they leave out certain details because doin...
- Psychology says people who grew up around emotional chaos often don’t realize they recreate chaos in their lives in subtle waysThe emotional struggles faced in childhood often leave lasting imprints on adult relationships and coping mechanisms. When caregivers are i...
- Sebi drops disclosure case against NDTV, closes proceedings without penaltySebi has closed adjudication proceedings against NDTV without penalty, concluding the company did not violate disclosure requirements. The ...
- Mamata says INDIA bloc likely to meet in early June, vows opposition fight; BJP hits backMamata Banerjee announced that INDIA bloc members will meet in early June to strategize for a prolonged political battle, alleging widespre...
- Trump doctor visit renews health scrutiny as 80th birthday nearsPresident Donald Trump is undergoing a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This visit intensifies health-r...
- The $4.50 gas economy: Fewer nights out, more belt-tighteningAs fuel prices continue to rise, many American families are feeling the financial crunch. With budgets tightening, people are cutting back ...
- The ‘Inevitables’: Warren Buffett's framework for finding companies that will dominate for decadesWarren Buffett divided the investment universe into Inevitables, Highly Probables, and Impostors. The Inevitables are companies whose domin...
- When HR says “we’re aligning on levels,” what employees may already expectEmployees seeking career growth often hear managers say 'aligning on levels'. This phrase can signal genuine organizational efforts or a ta...
- Researchers just uncovered hidden structures buried 6 meters beneath ancient OlympiaArchaeologists may have found a hidden port at ancient Olympia. This discovery suggests a major logistical hub existed there. For centuries...
- Quote of the day by Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman: “The world makes much less sense than you think. The coherence comes mostly from.....” The man who proved your mind is a liar — and why Kahneman’s warning still matters today - Ultimate lesson on illusion, overthinking, human bias, and the psychology of modern lifeDaniel Kahneman quote of the day: “The world makes much less sense than you think. The coherence comes mostly from....” The man who exposed...
- Warren Buffett: Why ‘risk’ doesn't mean what Wall Street says it meansIn a letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett declared war on one of finance's most sacred concepts: Beta. The academics had it backwards, he...
- Avis stock's roller coaster drags US' big index Dow Jones Transportation Average along for the rideAvis Budget shares experienced a dramatic 70% plunge, following a massive surge, highlighting meme stock exuberance. This volatility signif...
- What’s the psychology behind people who arrive at the airport hours early and fear missing a flight?The psychology of people who arrive at the airport too early reflects a complex blend of anxiety, personality traits, and learned behaviour...
- The only valuation formula Warren Buffett ever used, and why most investors get it wrongIn a letter to shareholders, Buffett dismantled one of investing's most persistent false dichotomies: "Value" vs "growth". He contended tha...
- If Colleagues Suddenly Stop Reaching Out, Here Is What Research Says Is HappeningSome workplace communication shifts often signal organizational changes, not personal failings. Research reveals declining collaboration pr...
- Wealth Quote of the Day by Daniel Kahneman, “Nothing in finance is more fatuous than the notion that .....” Why the Nobel-winning psychologist saw hidden market edges and human bias as keys to smarter wealthWealth Quote of the Day by Daniel Kahneman, “Nothing in finance is more fatuous than the notion that you can be starting on a level playing...
- View: Fund managers are rediscovering the pearls of 'Purkinje Effect'The mid-cap and small-cap indices, which is proxy for the India growth story - probably a more accurate one than the large caps - have give...
- Mind Over Money: Arun Thukral explains why investors sell multibaggers and keep laggards in their portfolioArun Thukral has over 3 decades of experience in the BFSI world and has been investing in markets for over 2 decades. He is a former MD and...
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