Are your moral views just a lie? A psychology professor explains the science behind our changing values and beliefsPsychologist Audun Dahl argues that our moral beliefs are more fluid than we realize. Rather than attributing changes to selfishness or err...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't avoiding work: What this habit reveals?Psychology says people who take short breaks for tea, coffee or chats aren't always avoiding work. Research in psychology suggests that pla...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.26 AM IST
Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
7 book recommendations by Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath on topics of money, politics and psychology you should add to your reading listNikhil Kamath shares his reading list, offering insights into his thinking on people, power, and uncertainty. His book choices span governa...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- A way of being
Our minds often wander from the present, dwelling on past regrets or future anxieties, distorting our perception of reality. Yoga, as defin...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Quote of the day by famous psychologist Elizabeth Loftus: 'Just because someone thinks they remember something in detail, with confidence and with emotion, does not mean that it actually happened, .. False memories have these characteristics too.'Renowned psychologist Elizabeth Loftus reveals that vivid, confident, and emotional memories are not always accurate, as false memories can...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who keep cash in the house aren’t paranoid; they’re protecting a sense of readiness because certainty feels calming when life has been unpredictable beforeHaving a little cash tucked away at home can be incredibly reassuring. It prepares individuals for life's little surprises and reduces dail...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Psychology says many adults are not afraid of failure, they are afraid of disappointing their parents: Why one wrong career, marriage, or life choice can feel like betrayalPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.11 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
Psychology says comparing your timeline to others may be damaging your confidence: Why seeing others succeed makes people question their age, choices and futurePsychology does not suggest that confidence comes from completely avoiding comparisons with others. Instead, self-confidence tends to grow ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep a glass of water by the bed they never drink aren’t wasteful: They’re often quieting a low background vigilance with the knowledge that if they wake up needing something, it’s already thereImagine a clear glass of water perched on your nightstand, seemingly out of place if it's untouched. Yet studies highlight that this ordina...
14 Jun, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Psychology says family pressure can make adults lose themselves: Why people chase approval, hide their pain and live a life they never truly chosePsychology does not encourage people to abandon family ties or dismiss the perspectives of those who care about them. Instead, research sug...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Ram Gopal Verma says ‘Obsession’ is a ‘wake-up call’ for Bollywood, not just for its Rs 2,279 crore box-office: ‘Obsession budget is less than a film star’s…’Filmmaker Ram Gopal Verma lauded the low-budget horror film Obsession. He stated its success challenges Indian cinema's focus on stars and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and bodyPsychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who keep a paper calendar on the fridge aren’t old-fashioned: They’re turning memory into something the room can help holdIn a world dominated by screens, paper calendars on refrigerators still hold their ground. Experts in psychology highlight the power of tan...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.49 PM IST