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Thursday, September 4, 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.

On Camera

Counter-insurgency is Indian military’s reality. Op Sindoor was brief flash in combat spectrum

The Chief of Defence Staff was spot on when he declared war fighting as ‘military’s bread and butter.’

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.