Psychology says being a genius doesn’t guarantee success, but this surprising trait does and it is not related to IQ: All about the Halo EffectIf you are not the smartest person in the room, it does not mean you are at a disadvantage. The ability to build connections, earn trust an...
Quote of the Day by Gad Saad: ‘Women are not singularly attracted to men with resources; rather…’ The Parasitic Mind author’s evolutionary views on love, status and successQuote of the Day by Gad Saad suggests attraction often stems from perceived future potential rather than current achievements. Traits like ...
Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
Psychology says people who reach their 60s without close friends are often not distant or unfriendly; they simply spent decades carrying the emotional burden in every relationship until they had nothing left to giveMany people spend decades being the emotional backbone of friendships. This constant giving without receiving leads to depletion. Eventuall...
Psychology says women who constantly try to impress everyone at work and home aren’t attention seeking, they may be carrying the weight of perfection pressure to be ‘The Perfect Woman’The psychology behind women constantly trying to impress others suggests that the behavior is often shaped by social conditioning, pressure...
Why is my wife always angry? Psychology says it is not random — It’s a pattern most men missFemale anger, in particular, is frequently misunderstood because it can mask stress, unmet needs, or emotional overload. Understanding the ...
Quote of the Day by Karl Marx: 'The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain' Decoding the thought of one of the world's greatest philosophersKarl Marx, renowned for his radical socio-economic theories, contended that embracing physical anguish might ease emotional turmoil. His re...
When Digital India meets a dead endA man's desperate act to claim his sister's money highlights a stark reality. India's digital progress leaves many behind. Marginalized cit...
Quote of the day by German sociologist Max Weber: ‘One can say that three pre-eminent qualities are decisive for the politician…’Amidst political turmoil, Max Weber's insights on statesmanship offer a vital compass. He stressed that true leaders possess passion for a ...
How foolish is it to want 'old fools' to provide?Should the progeny of high networth individuals spend their time doing exactly what the previous generation did? Post-liberalisation India ...
How financially secure you feel depends on these 5 factorsWe can have enough money in our bank accounts. However, whether we feel secure, safe and satisfied with what we have depends on multiple fa...
The science behind Facebook's new emojiThey did not take the task lightly. To help choose the right emoji to join “like,“ Mosseri said Facebook consulted with several academic so...
To marry or not to marry...a divorceeSecond marriages in India are ridden with complexities. Marrying a divorcee is a tough proposition, but does it always conclude in bitterne...
The risky business of surrogacyOften, uneducated and poor women are lured into renting out their wombs for money without being explained the risks involved.
- Dalit right to exploit resources can’t be defended: Sociologist
Environmentalists are now facing a challenge from a very unusual quarter —a section of dalits , who are demanding a right to exploit natura...
Jaipur Police issues notice to Ashish Nandy over anti-Dalit remarksJaipur Police today issued a notice to sociologist Ashis Nandy asking him to appear before it in connection with his controversial remarks.
- Adhocracy to contain food inflation
Though the current level of Indian food inflation is precariously alarming, this is moderate when compared with the rest of world.