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Archana Puran Singh’s son Aaryamann Sethi’s new Rs 50 crore Madh Island home has pristine white walls, polished wooden floors, beautiful artworksOn his YouTube vlog, Archana Puran Singh's son Aaryamann Sethi showed off his brand-new house to viewers. At first, the actor-influencer ga...
Forgetting the names of people you just met? Psychology says it may not mean you have a bad memoryNames can be tricky for our brains to learn and remember effectively, as they usually don’t have intrinsic meaning and act merely as arbitr...
Quote of the day by Ryan Reynolds: “Everything that I’ve built or made… have all been built on the foundations of...” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on failure, resilience, self-doubt, acceptance, personal growth, risk, relationships and finding courage in setbacksQuote of the day by Ryan Reynolds: Ryan Reynolds' quote, “Everything that I’ve built or made… have all been built on the foundations of fai...
No electricity, no internet, no LPG: This 60-acre Andhra village is home to just 17 families. They live in mud houses, grow their own food and follow a spiritual way of lifeNestled in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gram village thrives on a rich Vedic lifestyle, where modern amenities are absent. The villagers dwell in ...
Psychology says people who read reviews, watch trailer or check ratings before watching a movie aren't afraid of making the wrong choice: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who read reviews, watch trailer or check ratings before watching a movie aren't indecisive. They may be using inform...
A 25-year-old Canadian primatologist entered Borneo’s remote wild swamps with her husband in 1971 to study orangutans; after 40 years of research, she found that they give birth just once every 7.7 years and documented 400 types of food in their dietIn 1971, Canadian primatologist Biruté Galdikas embarked on an extensive journey into orangutan research in Indonesian Borneo, setting up C...
Psychology says people who can read their partner’s mood and know why they are upset can become highly attuned to each otherUnderstanding a partner's mood through body language can reflect empathic accuracy, interpersonal sensitivity, relationship-specific knowle...
Psychology says students who never miss their favorite teacher’s class may be motivated by something deeperHaving a favorite teacher is a fairly common experience. Students may naturally connect more strongly with certain teachers because their c...
Psychology says people who check their horoscope daily may be trying to reduce an uncomfortable feelingSomeone who checks their horoscope every morning may not necessarily be looking for a glimpse into the future. The habit may instead provid...
California bans addictive social media features for under-16s, AI chatbot toysCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed technology laws protecting children online. These measures restrict social media features designed ...
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detoxJennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online ...
Quote of the day by Daniel Kahneman: "When deciding to sell, people have control over whether to give themselves pleasure or give themselves pain, and they tend to give themselves pleasure. In other words, they tend to sell winners and hang on to losers. It turns out to be a bad idea."Daniel Kahneman’s behavioural economics insights explain why investors often sell winning stocks too early while holding losing investments...
Asian Games: India won a record 107 medals at Hangzhou. Can the 2026 contingent go beyond that?India aims to build on its Hangzhou success at the upcoming Asian Games. Several new medal contenders have emerged, showcasing India's grow...
Psychology says people who name their possessions tend to show greater anthropomorphism, revealing how the human mind can give ordinary objects identities, emotions and deeper personal meaningRecent studies by psychologists reveal that assigning names to inanimate objects can heighten our perception of them as embodying human-lik...
- Between begging & belligerence: The psychology of getting customer service to help
The ability to persuade effectively is critical for achieving successful interactions in customer service environments. Customers frequentl...
Quote of the day by Natalie Portman: 'I’d rather be smart than a movie star.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on deep personal growth, intellectual curiosity, external fame, shallow validation and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Natalie Portman, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star,” focuses on education, personal growth and intellectual curios...
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: "If I had to name one factor that dominates human bad decisions, it would be what I call denial"Charlie Munger believed denial is a major cause of poor decisions, especially when people ignore uncomfortable facts. For investors, accept...
Psychology says if you cannot put a book down mid-chapter, your brain may hate leaving stories unfinishedPsychology says this behavior may have less to do with discipline or obsessiveness than it appears. For some readers, stopping at an arbitr...
Psychology says people who try food items with unique names aren't merely showing off: What their choices may reveal?Psychology says people who try food items with unique names aren't merely trying to show off, appear different, or reject ordinary food. Th...
Psychology says people who talk about themselves in the third person may be doing something surprisingly smartPeople who regularly use third-person self-talk may be using a surprisingly sophisticated psychological strategy without realizing it.By re...