Best Proverb of the Day: "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt." How our brains turn experience into fearBest Proverb of the Day: A Turkish proverb, "He whose mouth has been burnt by hot milk will always blow on yoghurt," illustrates how past n...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Keanu Reeves book recommendation list: 5 books that reveal the actor’s love for deep stories and big ideasBeyond his celebrated film roles, Keanu Reeves finds profound inspiration in literature. His reading habits reveal a deep curiosity about h...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Nathaniel Hawthorne: “We dream in our waking moments, and...” - Inspiring life lessons on awareness, imagination, and purposeful living from The Scarlet Letter: a timeless guide to understanding yourself and shaping your futureQuote of the Day by Nathaniel Hawthorne: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804–1864) was one of America's most influential novelists and short-story wr...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always imposing but trying to inculclate good habits: What this parenting behavior means and the lessons behind itPsychology says people who try to control every aspect of their children's life aren't always acting from confidence or strength. In many c...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.58 AM IST
Psychologists asked 1,442 young people about the moments that shaped them, and 83% of the memories were positive, not painfulContrary to popular belief, young people's most formative memories are overwhelmingly positive, a University of Zurich study reveals. Every...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Psychology says many adults who keep everyone at a distance aren’t loners by nature, and what’s hard is that they learned early that openness invited harm so they built a life that stays sealed offSome adults seem comfortable keeping everyone at arm's length. But psychologists say distance is not always a personality trait. Emerging r...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Loved Raakh? Six must-watch crime-thriller shows on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar: Delhi Crime to Black WarrantFollowing the success of Raakh, viewers who enjoy crime thrillers have several exciting options to add to their watchlists. Whether it's th...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on pleas related to NEET-UG 2026The Supreme Court has refused to urgently hear pleas challenging the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21. A bench stated that all NE...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Psychology says the biggest fear of people who have few close friends isn’t loneliness; it's the quiet memory of being let down often enough that solitude started feeling safer than hopeFor some adults, having only a handful of friends doesn't equate to loneliness; instead, it reflects a cautious approach to relationships. ...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Psychology suggests the adult who always offers to drive isn’t being generous; the wheel is the one place they control the route, the pace, and the exit, and for someone who grew up powerless, that feels like reliefSome people always volunteer to drive. This habit stems from a childhood where they had little control. The driver's seat offers a sense of...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Psychology says people who adored their siblings as kids may start disliking them as adults, and the hidden reason isn’t what you thinkPsychology does not suggest that siblings care less about one another simply because conflicts become more frequent in adulthood. Human rel...
14 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Psychology says we fall for partners who exhibit our traumatic childhood experiences: 5 reasons explained by John BowlbyPsychology says many individuals are naturally attracted to partners who mirror emotional dynamics they experienced during childhood. These...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.00 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 hyper-independence isn't a personality type or a strength; it's a childhood survival response that starts the moment a child realizes their feelings are inconvenientMany adults appear strong and self-sufficient, but this is often a survival tactic learned in childhood. Early experiences taught them that...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Sorry Gen Z, but knowing therapy words doesn't make you emotionally intelligentAs therapy-related language becomes increasingly common, many people are questioning whether knowing mental health terminology automaticall...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.04 AM IST