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Monday, December 15, 2025
TopicMental psychology

Topic: Mental psychology

Silence in mental illness can also feel good. It’s not always okay to talk

Therapists have recognised the role of silence in supporting mental health. But we rarely get to know this part of the story.

These are the four biggest gift-giving mistakes, according to a US psychologist

People tend to opt for safer, superficial gifts that they assume will be at least somewhat well-liked. But it doesn't have to be like that.

Some people see more vivid mental images than others – test yourself here

You see the world as continuous and dynamic, thanks to your brain’s sophisticated ability to fill in the blanks.

Tutankhamun, The Omen and Momo Challenge — what makes people still believe in curses

From a scientific perspective, curses have rational explanations.

Did your lost wallet have a lot of cash? You are more likely to get it back

Where a family photo, an image of a puppy, a baby or an elderly couple were included, the chances of the wallet being returned improved.

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I’ve been driving an EV for 2 years—Indian roads are ready to switch to electric

Driving an electric vehicle for months, the Hyundai IONIQ5, BMW iX and now the Kia Carens Clavis electric, has convinced me of the viability of EVs for city and mid-range commutes.

Rupee’s turmoil has echoes of 2013

With the US-India trade deal yet to get done, rupee depreciation may be helping to mitigate India’s loss of competitiveness. The other problem is extreme despondence among overseas equity investors.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.