Why psychology says smiling at nothing is never randomPsychologists reveal that a spontaneous smile often stems from internal thoughts or memories. The brain responds to imagined moments as it ...
06 Feb, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
If You Remember These Seven Moments From Decades Ago, Your Memory Is Sharper Than Most Seventy-Year-OldsRecalling vivid past events, like a first day at school or a significant childhood conversation, signals robust memory systems. Psychologis...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
'Hara hachi bu': Japanese have been following this 80% rule for 300 years to live longer‘Hara hachi bu,’ the Okinawan habit of eating until 80% full, is rooted in centuries-old Japanese philosophy, the practice encourages mindf...
19 May, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin: The man who never believed in playing it safeRavichandran Ashwin, a cricketer who defied insecurities and expectations, retired from international cricket on his own terms. Known for h...
18 Dec, 2024, 06.29 PM IST
Mind Over Money: From portrait sketching to behavioural science: The multifaceted life of Ajit MenonAjit Menon, CEO of PGIM India Mutual Fund, discusses his approach to leadership, emphasizing holistic well-being, creativity, and a culture...
14 Dec, 2024, 09.28 AM IST
View: In today’s tech-driven landscape, we need new economic thinking on equity and sustainabilityIn a hyper-connected world, income inequality, debt burdens, and social disparities persist. Urgent innovative strategies are essential to ...
29 Apr, 2024, 11.47 PM IST
New research says handwritten notes forge richer brain connectivity than typingA recent study suggests that students learn and retain information better when taking handwritten notes compared to using a keyboard. The r...
29 Jan, 2024, 08.38 PM IST
What consists of consciousness? Researchers are still digging for an answerThe Templeton World Charity Foundation has sponsored a large-scale study to find what exactly consciousness is, putting two of the most pro...
09 Jul, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
The ChatGPT king isn't worried, but he knows you might beNow that OpenAI has released an online chatbot called ChatGPT, anyone with an internet connection is a click away from technology that will...
01 Apr, 2023, 12.53 PM IST
The danger lurking behind the Premier League's wealthThe precise nature of the hierarchy is, in truth, a little confusing. The job titles are, in isolation, grand and impressive, but taken tog...
04 Feb, 2023, 11.35 PM IST
Are chatbots conscious entities? The AI sentience conundrumThe phenomenon of people believing they are talking to a conscious entity is not uncommon.
01 Jul, 2022, 08.31 PM IST
10 ways to convert your office boredom into professional growthBoredom is when your brain cells start complaining about lack of work. Give your brain a kick by getting curious about something around you.
26 Feb, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
How Liberty Media is making Formula One relevant to digital audiencesLiberty Media had acquired Formula One from a consortium led by CVC for $8 billion, in September last year. It later renamed Formula One as...
26 Nov, 2017, 01.25 AM IST
Humans have 27 different types of emotions, according to scienceTurns out, our feelings don't just fall within the universal categories of happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear and disgust.
08 Sep, 2017, 12.49 PM IST
ET Young Leaders 2014: Top nine CEOs from India Inc share their wisdom with 37 bright talentsNine top chief executives from India Inc talked about leadership, entrepreneurship, strategy and sacrifice with 37 young leaders.
08 Jul, 2014, 05.15 AM IST
Best car design since '60s drives US share gain; GM, Ford & Chrysler gain in Q1On the strength of stylish new showroom offerings, GM, Ford and Chrysler all gained market share in the first quarter for the first time in...
22 May, 2013, 08.38 AM IST
Why the Internet works and how to break itAs the Internet faces a mid-life crisis, we should remember the first principles that made it so successful.
28 Jan, 2013, 08.06 AM IST