How hugs and warmth rewire the brain, the surprising science behind touch, emotions, and self-awarenessNew research reveals that warmth, experienced through touch like a hug, significantly enhances bodily self-awareness and personal identity....
05 Jan, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Can AI truly replace human friendships? Mark Zuckerberg believes it can, but a psychologist weighs inMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggests AI could fill the growing void of friendship, but psychologists warn it's a dangerous illusion. While AI ...
10 May, 2025, 12.34 AM IST
When Nayanthara had an outburst on the set with Mohanlal and director FazilNayanthara faced difficulties on the set of Vismayathumbathu. She struggled with the Malayalam language and acting nuances. Director Fazil ...
12 Dec, 2024, 09.24 PM IST
South Korea blasts Russia-North Korea deal, says it will consider supplying arms to UkraineSouth Korea condemns Russia and North Korea's mutual defense agreement, reconsidering support to Ukraine. North Korea and Russia vow milita...
20 Jun, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
Putin says Russia and North Korea have vowed to aid each other if attacked in new partnership dealPutin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years comes amid growing concerns over an arms arrangement in which the country provides Moscow wi...
19 Jun, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
Money is secondary, actors live for appreciation feels Arshad WarsiThe actor said it is probably his "inherently lovable" personality that reflects in his on screen characters and make them more interesting.
01 Jul, 2023, 05.27 PM IST
Major Beena Tiwari, the army officer whose photo went viral in Turkey, finds a new admirer in Anand MahindraThe Mahindra Group boss was beaming with pride.
17 Feb, 2023, 05.01 PM IST
Life after breast removal: A drug researcher’s quest to make prostheses for cancer survivorsAarna Biomedical’s post-mastectomy kit starts at Rs 4,500, half that of comparable international brands. The made in India product is helpi...
07 Nov, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
One month of Bharat Jodo: Congress sheds inertia, eyes pole position in opposition spaceOne month into the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress is looking at some visible gains, with the party donning a revived, aggressive look.
11 Oct, 2022, 03.47 PM IST
The pandemic left us with imperfect substitutes for hugs. But can they fulfill 'touch hunger'?When people feel deprived of touch, their well-being can suffer.
17 Aug, 2021, 06.21 PM IST
To shake hands or not: As friends reunite & Zoom calls shift to in-person meetings, what happens to age-old gesture now?The loss of connections has been heartbreaking, and the resurgence of the delta variant is raising fresh questions.
09 Aug, 2021, 06.03 PM IST
The pandemic taught us to live with grief. Will we ever be the same?How do we identify what we are feeling when every emotion is entangled with another equally fierce one?
23 Jun, 2021, 03.59 PM IST
The pandemic made loneliness more rampant than before. A simple call, or hug, may be a cureThe true impact from the pandemic is yet to be seen.
15 Apr, 2021, 06.02 PM IST
Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as second virus wave hitsTensions are rising in cities where new restrictions have been re-imposed, with hundreds of Romanian hospitality workers protesting this we...
10 Oct, 2020, 12.59 PM IST
Essentials not the biggest headache: Study shows most people find plight of poor, economic crisis more stressfulIn the study, which was conducted in 10 states, a majority of the respondents felt that the government’s response had been adequate and now...
10 Apr, 2020, 11.06 AM IST
A hug a day will keep negative emotions and stress awayPeople who hug enjoy better physical and psychological health, and improved relationships.
04 Oct, 2018, 06.32 PM IST
‘Alien sighter’ now being considered for a trip to Mars“I get along great with humans and animals so I assume friendship with aliens would come naturally to me,” says Lauren Reeves.
05 Jun, 2014, 01.26 PM IST