​Psychology explains why chai and pakoras feel irresistible during the monsoon

Interestingly, psychology offers another perspective. A well-known study published in Health Psychology found that while people strongly believe comfort foods improve mood, the emotional benefit may come less from the food itself and more from the comforting context surrounding it. In other words, feeling safe, slowing down, spending time with loved ones or simply taking…

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Quote of the day by Aristotle: “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”

Art reveals deeper human feelings and inward significance. It goes beyond mere imitation to show essential patterns. Aristotle believed art represents inner truths and universal concepts. This deeper meaning helps us understand ourselves and the world. Art teaches and touches us, offering profound life insights. Art is more than what meets the eye. True art…

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Quote of the day by Ram Dass: “Your problem is you are too busy holding on to your unworthiness.” ; What Harvard psychologist and psychedelic says about not attaching ourselves to feeling lesser than others

Many people struggle with feelings of unworthiness despite outward success. Ram Dass taught that peace comes from recognizing inherent worth beneath insecurities. Our attachment to negative self-beliefs limits us more than external factors. Practicing self-compassion and forgiveness helps release these persistent feelings. Accepting mistakes as human allows us to value ourselves fully. While the world…

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Haunted Places In Uttar Pradesh: 5 places in Uttar Pradesh known for paranormal legends and ghost stories; how curious travellers can visit

While Uttar Pradesh is best noted for its iconic wonders like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and Ayodhya’s temples, there are some places hidden well beneath its rich history. Not many must be aware of the stories of haunted mansions, abandoned hospitals, and mysterious neighbourhoods. While none of these ghost stories have been verified,…

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India’s first Hydrogen Train to launch on July 17: What every rail traveller should know; fare, schedule and more |

In a recent update, Indian Railways is ready to write history by launching the country’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered passenger train this July. It will mark a milestone in India’s journey towards cleaner and more sustainable rail travel. And the date decided for the much-awaited launch is July 17. The train is expected to be flagged…

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Annie Sharma: This content creator says you don’t need to quit your 9-to-5 to travel the world – here’s how

Travel content online often celebrates people who leave their jobs and start exploring the world full-time. While those stories are inspiring, they can also make regular professionals wonder if travelling often is possible without making a major career change. A recent Instagram video is now getting attention for offering a different perspective. Instead of talking…

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Ancient Fortresses: Thousands of years old and still standing strong: Inside the world’s most formidable fortresses

Citadel of Aleppo, Syria (Image Credit: Canva) Through the ages, fortresses have been regarded as monuments of strength, endurance and exceptional engineering feats. Constructed to safeguard kingdoms, protect trade passages and repel invading forces, these grand edifices were mostly built at places such as hills, deserts and mountain passes where the surrounding landscape became an…

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Word of the day: Tacit |

Human interaction depends on far more than the words people exchange. A glance across a room, a familiar routine among colleagues or an expectation that everyone seems to recognise can communicate just as effectively as a conversation. Much of life operates through signals, habits and assumptions that are never formally explained. These quiet understandings help…

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After son dies of cancer, father-in-law performs widowed daughter-in-law’s Kanyadaan, giving her a new beginning |

A wedding in Madhya Pradesh has captured widespread attention for a heartfelt reason that goes far beyond the celebrations. In Bhopal, one family’s decision has sparked conversations about compassion, acceptance, and the importance of giving someone a second chance at life. At a time when many relationships change after a personal loss, this family chose…

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