Psychology says people who hate surprises aren't boring, they may be built to protect themselves from uncertaintyWhy do some people dislike surprise parties, unexpected plans, or sudden changes? Psychology reveals how uncertainty, emotional regulation ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.26 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
When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Who was Jaspal Rana? All about his wife Aarushie Verma, ex Reena Rana, family, children, father, awards and achievementsJaspal Rana's Wife: Renowned Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after health complications. A former champion, Rana tra...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
From trickle to torrent: Hormuz reopening may trigger a global oil floodThe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a faster-than-expected recovery in global oil supplies. With tankers already positioned...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Quote of the day by Seth Klarman: "The challenge is whether you can invest in things that won’t be too bad on the day when the market turns"Seth Klarman, a renowned investor, highlights a crucial investment challenge. He emphasizes preparing portfolios for market downturns, not ...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
MF Tracker: Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund turns Rs 10,000 SIP to over Rs 51 lakh in 13 years. Too late to invest?Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund marks 13 years with impressive growth. A Rs 10,000 SIP since inception turned into Rs 51 lakh. The fund priorit...
28 May, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Planning SIPs for a car or house in 10 years? Experts recommend diversified equity funds for long-term goalsFinancial experts advise first-time SIP investors to focus on diversified equity mutual funds for long-term goals, avoid panic during volat...
23 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...
19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
RBI tightens scrutiny of overseas investments as outflows surge to $27 billion in FY26Regulators are examining overseas investments by Indian companies. The Reserve Bank of India is seeking details on the purpose and structur...
18 May, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Profit on paper, loss in reality: How a routine accounting tool is used to deceive and take investors for a rideAmortisation is a number most investors skip, but it can shape reported profit. On the surface, it looks routine: A company spreads the cos...
15 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Petrol Price Hike: The crude shock logic that will make Indians pay a higher pricePetrol Diesel Price Increase: Fuel prices across India have risen by up to Rs 3 per litre. This hike is driven by surging global crude oil ...
15 May, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
11 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
CSB Bank cautious on gold loans, focuses on wholesale business, says MD Pralay MondalCSB Bank, a lender backed by Prem Watsa, is adopting a cautious stance on gold loans following global uncertainties. The bank intends to sh...
06 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST