Quote of the day by Uma Thurman: 'Boredom is a great motivator.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on curiosity, action, creativity, resilience and self-awarenessQuote of the day by Uma Thurman, “Boredom is a great motivator,” explains how having nothing to do can push people toward action, creativit...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Psychology says people who doodle while listening may sometimes retain information differently, here’s what their brain could be doingPeople who doodle while listening may not necessarily be ignoring what is being said. In some situations, doodling can act as alow-demand a...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
In 1951, Soviet space dog Bobik escaped before launch; scientists found a stray near the canteen, named her ZIB, and sent her 100 km up before a safe returnA stray dog known as ZIB unexpectedly filled in for a canine that went missing just before a Soviet rocket launch. With no training at all,...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Spiritual Lesson of the day by Thich Nhat Hanh: ‘The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to present moment, we cannot be...’; Vietnamese monk’s lesson on finding peace in the nowThich Nhat Hanh is attributed with the quote, “The past is gone, the future is not yet here,” reminding us to return to the present moment....
28 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Swami Vivekananda: 'Talk to yourself at least once in a day. Otherwise, you may miss....' Life lessons from the Indian monk, philosopher, author and religious teacher on self-reflection and understanding yourself betterQuote of the day by Swami Vivekananda: Swami Vivekananda’s quote highlights the importance of daily self-reflection. An influential Indian ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
People who walk around while thinking instead of sitting in one place might help their brain generate more creative ideas, says behaviour sciencePsychology and behaviour science research suggest that walking may help the brain generate new ideas, especially during creative brainstorm...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who invent stories about strangers may naturally engage in social imaginationInventing stories about strangers does not necessarily mean someone is nosy, judgmental or disconnected from reality. It may simply reflect...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Powerful Motivational Quote by Earl Nightingale: 'People with goals succeed because they know where...' - American author’s inspiring words on how purpose unlocks human potentialLack of clear direction causes individuals to feel stuck despite hard work. Earl Nightingale emphasized that goals enable people to know wh...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Quote of the day by Fernando Pessoa: 'We worship perfection because we can't have it; if we had it, we would... Perfection is inhuman, because humanity is...' - Legendary Portuguese poet's timeless wisdom on the human desire for perfection and the beauty of our flawsQuote of the day by Fernando Pessoa: Fernando Pessoa was a groundbreaking Portuguese writer who delved deeply into the concept of identity ...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rumi: 'Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in dealing with anxieties caused by others...' A lesson on finding your own path by ancient mystic and poetRumi’s profound words, “Half of life is lost in charming others. The other half is lost in going through anxieties caused by others. Leave ...
16 Aug, 2026, 01.54 AM IST
5 'bad habits' that highly intelligent people have: Psychology says these behaviours of sharp minds get misunderstood by societySome habits can make a person appear distant, rude or difficult to others, but psychology suggests that appearances do not always tell the ...
15 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Quote of the Day by 'Goodnight Moon' author Margaret Wise Brown: ‘Quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times, a child can dwell in thoughts of his own…’Quote of the Day by Margaret Wise Brown: Modern childhood seems devoid of the serene moments necessary for self-reflection. Margaret Wise B...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Quote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: “Life is a journey up a spiral staircase; as we grow older we cover the ground covered...” — Timeless lessons on aging, self-growth, resilience, wisdom, change, acceptance, and why repeating old paths can reveal how far we have truly come from the Nobel prize-winning Irish poetQuote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: W. B. Yeats famous quote, “life is a journey up a spiral staircase” offers a powerful lesson abou...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Did Churchill let 30 lakh Indians die? A journo took on Amartya SenMadhusree Mukerjee's book revived the debate on the 1943 Bengal Famine, questioning Amartya Sen's analysis of food entitlement failures. Ne...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Psychology says your brain may remember things in the shower for a surprising reasonThe next time a forgotten name, unfinished task, or sudden flash of inspiration pops into your mind while you're in the shower, it may seem...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Psychology says people who scroll their phone while eating may be using constant stimulation to avoid being alone with their thoughtsPsychology research suggests people who scroll their phones while eating may be doing more than passing time. Studies show most people find...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST