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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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.

On Camera

A stronger Iran has emerged from the rubble. US learned the lesson 40 days late

The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Theaterisation proposal to be shared with defence ministry in a week or so—CDS Gen Anil Chauhan

Theaterisation, which aims to divide the forces into three theatres with specific areas of responsibility, will become the single most far-reaching reform that the Indian military has witnessed since independence.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.