Word of the Day: OneirophreniaWord of the day: Oneirophrenia is among the most intriguing words in the English language. Derived from ancient Greek and linked to psychol...
13 Jun, 2026, 07.58 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
These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsThere are market phases when one risk dominates. Then there are phases like this, when risks arrive from every direction and refuse to stan...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Psychology says people who optimize every part of their lives often end up more depleted than those who don’t, because constant measuring, tracking, and improving is itself more costly than the benefitModern self-improvement tools promise better lives through tracking. However, this constant monitoring can create stress and pressure. The ...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Living in a fantasy world? Psychology says it may be your mind's way of coping with pain, emotional distressSome people find comfort in imagined realities. Psychology suggests these fantasies can help cope with emotional pain. Researchers now argu...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Psychology says adults who keep the gas tank perpetually above half aren't overcautious; their body learned in childhood that running low meant something bad was coming, and topping it up is a promise they still keepMany people exhibit safety behaviors, such as always filling their car's gas tank. This habit stems from past scarcity and anxiety, not cur...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
Psychology says when women say ‘I’m fine,’ they may be hiding a much bigger emotional story, and it’s not always what people thinkFor many women, saying “I’m fine” is not necessarily a sign of weakness or avoidance. More often, it reflects empathy, resilience, a strong...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
The appraisal hangover: How a poor performance review can hurt your career if you react emotionallyCold data, not emotions, will cure your appraisal hangover, says Devashish Chakravarty.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Psychology says people who get bored easily often aren’t understimulated, they’re used to operating at a higher baseline of stressBoredom transcends mere inactivity; it's a nuanced emotion shaped by our brain's expectations. Researchers in psychology have uncovered tha...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Health insurance company denies claim over father’s alleged alcohol history; son fights back and wins Rs 6 lakhA software engineer's father's health insurance claim was denied by HDFC ERGO due to an alleged alcohol history. The insurer repudiated the...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Psychology suggests siblings who slowly stop speaking as adults aren’t drifting apart over recent conflicts: They’re often acting out childhood dynamics no one in the family ever namedThe roots of distance among adult siblings often trace back to their childhood experiences. Instances of perceived favoritism or uneven tre...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Psychology says students who get Exam Fever right before tests aren’t weak or unprepared but their minds are entering survival modeThe psychology behind exam fever reveals a strong connection between stress, self-worth, perfectionism, and emotional pressure. For many pe...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jake Gyllenhaal: ‘Do you know what fear stands for? False Evidence…’ The simple mindset shift that can help you stop letting anxiety run your lifeQuote of the Day: Jake Gyllenhaal’s Quote of the Day serves as a powerful reminder that many of life’s greatest barriers are created in the...
31 May, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Psychology says adults who take the long way home aren't avoiding anyone. They're just giving one role time to end before another begins.The journey home offers a vital break. It provides a buffer zone, allowing minds to detach from work stress. This 'liminal space' is essent...
30 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Psychology suggests the grandparent who tells the same family stories isn't losing the thread. Their autobiographical memory helps people keep a life coherentGrandparents often repeat family stories at dinner, a practice psychologists say is vital for preserving identity and making sense of life....
28 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Could a simple blood test predict depression before symptoms appear? Here's what scientists claimA new blood test tracking immune cell aging may offer an objective way to detect depression before symptoms manifest. Research indicates th...
28 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST