Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who check twice or thrice if they have turned the gas stove off or locked the doors before sleeping do not have OCD, they are just trying to create certainty before restPsychology suggests this behavior is rooted in a deeply human need for security and reassurance. Going to sleep requires temporarily lettin...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid intense pressure surround...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Psychology says talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign of loneliness; it’s one of the brain’s smartest tools for regulating emotion and rehearsing decisionsTalking to yourself is a common and often beneficial habit, not a sign of being unhinged. Research indicates that self-talk aids in plannin...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
EU chief says 'time for change' on children's social media accessUrsula von der Leyen, the head of the European Union, is advocating for revisions to how children access social media platforms. A recent s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who straighten the kitchen before bed aren’t perfectionists; they’re protecting tomorrow’s first mood, because waking into visible disorder can create stress before the day beginsImagine sinking into bed with the satisfaction of a clean kitchen waiting for you in the morning. This nightly ritual not only declutters y...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Sanchita Ugale's father alleges she was being 'harassed'. Close friend makes shocking claims against Kumkum Bhagya actress' co-star Ujjwal SharmaActress Sanchita Ugale, known for Kumkum Bhagya, was found dead at her residence. Her father alleges she faced emotional distress and haras...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Psychology says overthinking is often the fear of losing control: Why the mind repeats old conversations to prepare for pain that may never happenPsychology says overthinking is not usually a sign of weakness. More often, it reflects a mind that has learned to equate preparation with ...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Psychology says the parent who packs snacks for everyone isn’t controlling; they’re preventing distress before it starts, because care often becomes practical in people who learned to scan aheadMany families have a person who prepares for every eventuality. This proactive approach, often seen as cautious, is rooted in caregiving ps...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Psychology says loneliness inside a relationship hurts deeply: Why being with someone can still feel empty when emotional connection disappearsPsychology does not suggest that a relationship is destined to fail simply because partners experience emotional distance. Relationships na...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Psychology says the people who appear most composed under pressure aren't emotionally immune; they've learned to fall apart without an audience, carry it quietly through the night, and still show up the next morningTrue resilience involves accepting negative emotions without judgment, leading to greater psychological well-being over time. Instead of su...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Psychology says soft blocking hurts more than unfollowing because it is rejection without closure: Why Gen Z struggles when someone disappears without answersPsychology suggests that people tend to process difficult experiences more successfully when they can make sense of what happened and fit i...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
"Meri condition bohot worse hai...": Himanshu Jangra breaks silence on 'Rs 370 ki biryani' row during Pranit More show, says story was 'improvised'Himanshu Jangra expressed regret over his viral crowd-work segment, admitting his story was exaggerated for entertainment and apologizing f...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Psychology says bills and debt stress rewire your behavior: Why money worries can make you snap at loved ones and feel emotionally drainedPsychology suggests that when financial strain eases or individuals adopt healthier ways of managing stress, qualities such as patience, op...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Elon Musk, the world's richest and first trillionaire, too has stress in his life. How does he remove stress?Even the world's richest face intense pressure. Elon Musk's journey reveals physical distress and sleepless nights during professional cris...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Living in a fantasy world? Psychology says it may be your mind's way of coping with pain, emotional distressSome people find comfort in imagined realities. Psychology suggests these fantasies can help cope with emotional pain. Researchers now argu...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.59 PM IST