Sensex rises over 150 points, Nifty above 23,900 as investors weigh Iran tensions, weak monsoon concernsIndian stock markets opened the second half of 2026 with modest gains after recent declines. Investors are closely watching escalating US-I...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
'Still can't process what just happened': Candidate left stunned after startup interview ended in just five minutes, sparks debateA job seeker's interview with a startup reportedly concluded in just five minutes, leaving the candidate bewildered. After a single technic...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Invasion of the penalty snatchersMorocco's dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands marked another surprising World Cup upset. Meanwhile, Brazil, despite a sh...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Top American psychologists say marriage was not designed to make you happy 24X7. Four habits that destroy a marriageMany people expect marriage to bring constant happiness, but leading American psychologists say that is an unrealistic expectation. Drawing...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Psychology says the loudest person in your office may be changing everyone's behavior without realizing itNoisy open-plan offices significantly impact employee behaviour, research reveals. Studies show perceived noise triggers negative emotions ...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Oil risks rise, but Moody's sees India holding firmMoody's Ratings believes India can manage a wider fiscal deficit this year without jeopardising its investment-grade credit rating. Despite...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon as Hezbollah says has right to self-defenceAmidst a new peace framework, Israel destroyed a significant Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, sparking condemnation from the Iran-back...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
When you don't feel what you meanThermometers can often misrepresent temperature, overlooking humidity's impact on our comfort. The 'feels-like' temperature or heat index m...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Why Europe is worried about 43°C when India sees over 48°C? Man asks about difference? Internet explainsA viral social media post questioning why Europe is alarmed by 43°C temperatures when parts of India regularly experience even higher heat ...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Can't you eggspress resentment sweetly?In Bengal, the new trend of tossing eggs at politicians is criticized as an unproductive method of protest. The author emphasizes that eggs...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy from Anna Karenina: 'Be bad, but at least don't be...'Russian literary giant Leo Tolstoy, author of 'Anna Karenina,' offered a profound insight: "Be bad, but at least don't be a liar, a deceive...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
French proverb of the day: 'What is learned in the cradle lasts to the...' - this French saying reveals why childhood lessons matter for a lifetime and importance of upbringing, education, parenting and character buildingFrench proverb of the day: French wisdom emphasizes that lessons learned in childhood profoundly shape an individual's life, extending from...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
Beyond returns: How benchmarking helps investors pick winning mutual fundsUnderstanding mutual fund performance goes beyond just returns. A benchmark, like Nifty 50 or Sensex, acts as a crucial yardstick to gauge ...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Greek proverb of the day: 'Danger can only be overcome by...' - this Greek saying reveals the secret to overcoming fear and why avoiding problems only makes them worseGreek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights that avoiding danger can sometimes amplify it, urging decisive action and calculated ri...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worseA recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST