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People who grew up without seatbelt laws, bicycle helmets, or parental supervision past the front door often describe their childhoods not as reckless but as unusually free, and many are still sorting out which of those things they believeResearch indicates a decline in children's independent activity is a key driver of falling mental wellbeing. This shift from unsupervised p...
Dil ka Chor: Anand Mahindra decodes the name of the smell after rain, says Indians may have a better term for itThe distinct scent of soil after rain, known as petrichor, sparked a lively online discussion after Anand Mahindra explored its Greek origi...
Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
‘This is something only village life can give’: Corporate woman shares a tradition that has internet feeling nostalgicA village photograph of family sleeping outdoors has gone viral. It shows togetherness and a connection to nature. This image evokes memori...
'I love you but I am sorry': Bengaluru techie says quitting his Google job feels easier than leaving the garden cityA Bengaluru techie has shared an emotional farewell post after moving back home, saying that quitting his Google job felt easier than leavi...
Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera, the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being: ‘The Greek word for ‘return’ is nostos. Algos means ‘suffering.’ So…’ A beautiful reflection on why nostalgia can hurt as much as it healsQuote of the Day: Milan Kundera’s reflection on nostalgia elevates a familiar feeling into something far more profound. By exploring the wo...
Psychology suggests people who reread the same few books aren't stuck in the past; they're keeping a few places that never asked them to perform, because familiar stories can reinforce self-continuityPeople often reread favorite books. Psychologists explain this is not about the book itself, but what familiar stories mean. Rereading help...
Quote of the day by Evelyn Waugh: 'Sometimes, I feel the past and the future pressing so hard on either side that there's no room for the present at all...' ; lessons on mindfulness from British authorDwelling on the past or excessively dreaming about the future can lead to neglecting the present, impacting mental health, relationships, a...
10 years ago, a child fell into a zoo enclosure with a 450-pound ‘patriot’ gorilla that was killed minutes later and the internet believed it broke the matrixHarambe's story: The White House's unexpected tribute to Harambe, the silverback gorilla killed in 2016, reignited the "Harambe Simulation ...
Quote of the Day by American novelist Toni Morrison: 'All water has a perfect memory...'-Inspiring quotes by the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in LiteratureToni Morrison's profound words about water's memory continue to resonate. Her novels explored Black identity and trauma. This quote capture...
PVR INOX says nostalgia & FOMO brings audiences back to theatresMovie re-releases are gaining traction in theatres. Nostalgia and the fear of missing out are key drivers. Multiplexes are showcasing class...
Psychology suggests adults who rewatch the same comfort shows aren’t avoiding boredom: They’re choosing familiarity that asks less from an overloaded mindFor countless adults, the ritual of revisiting cherished TV shows serves as a comforting escape. During overwhelming periods, these familia...
'One last time': Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda bids farewell to IIM Ahmedabad after completing 2-year MBA program, shares memories of classmates, classrooms and canteenNavya Naveli Nanda marked the end of her two-year management program at IIM Ahmedabad with a heartfelt social media post. Sharing nostalgic...
Word of the Day: PetrichorianWord of the Day: Petrichorian carries many of the qualities that help unusual words endure: it sounds lyrical, creates vivid imagery and re...
Cousins and Kalyanams OTT release date: When and where to watch Priya Prakash Varrier’s Malayalam family dramaMalayalam family drama Cousins and Kalyanams begins streaming on JioHotstar on May 29. The series follows six cousins over 26 years and sev...
Who won Survivor 50? Aubry Bracco’s historic prize money stunned fans after years of heartbreak, controversial losses, and one brutal all-star finale twistFor years, Aubry Bracco became closely associated with unfinished business in the Survivor universe. Her original run on Survivor: Kaôh Rōn...
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
PM Modi’s Melody gift to Meloni boosts Parle buzzMeloni described Melody as a "very very good toffee" in a short video that quickly went viral, riding on the already popular 'Melodi' meme ...
Drishyam 3 Twitter review: 7 tweets you must read before watching Mohanlal's popular Malayalam thriller movieDrishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, has premiered to packed theatres and immense fan excitement. Early reactions talked about a suspenseful firs...
Why Spotify replaced its iconic green logo with a disco ball — and what the viral Spotify 20 symbol really meansSpotify users across the world suddenly noticed something unusual this week. The familiar green Spotify logo looked different. A shiny disc...