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Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Topic: Psychology

Sudha Chandran’s viral trance is a cry for help. Stop calling it divine

What we see in the video is not a passing spiritual fancy; it is psychologically ambiguous, warrants a closer look, especially if someone so influential partakes in it.

Why Spotify Wrapped is genius marketing—it’s connected to fundamental human needs

Spotify Wrapped works because it nails the balance between competing human needs—the desire to belong and the desire to stand out.

When chatbot sycophancy meets human loneliness—welcome to AI-induced psychosis

Chatbots simulate sociality without its safeguards. They are designed to promote engagement. When we type in our beliefs and narratives, they take them as the way things are.

A quiz to groom India’s next-gen psychologists? Dr Samir Parikh is making mental health fun

Dr Samir Parikh is taking mental health to schools, the Olympic team, and even Ranveer Allahbadia’s show. It’s pop psychology without the misinformation.

Practicing gratitude can help overcome negativity bias. Here is how

Awareness of the positive may require more effort than noticing the negative, let alone in times of heightened distress. There are, however, two simple ways to work on this.

Indian shaadi checklist gets longer. Lehenga, mehendi & now pre-marriage counselling

Premarital counselling is the newest addition to wedding rituals. For young urban Indians, love and mum’s advice aren’t enough to handle cold feet, communication gaps, and conflict.

How can I stop overthinking everything? A clinical psychologist offers solutions

A stressed out and tired brain will be more likely to overthink, leading to more stress and creating a cycle that can affect your wellbeing.

New Year’s light, music and parties don’t bring me cheer. My ADHD brain is wired differently

Before my diagnosis, holidays meant saying yes to plans and then making up a thousand excuses to not go. My favourite one was 'my mother said no'.

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

Loneliness can induce social withdrawal and types of negative thinking, which can make it harder to connect with people.

SubscriberWrites: Unveiling sexuality from normalcy to deviancy through the Lens of psychological sciences

By adopting a multifaceted approach that includes education, early intervention, & support, we can strive to prevent & address problematic sexual behavior, creating a safer world for all.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.