Not All Heroes Wear Capes (Some Carry Whiteboard Markers) When you think of superheroes, who comes to mind? Maybe Spider-Man swinging through skyscrapers, Wonder Woman deflecting bullets, or Iron Man blasting into the sky. But if you peek into a bustling classroom on a random Tuesday morning, you’ll find real superheroes in action: teachers. They […]
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Introduction Picture this: you’re heading out the door, juggling coffee, keys, and the eternal question—“Did I turn off the stove?” Instead of trusting your brain, you quickly snap a photo of the stove. Crisis averted. Welcome to cognitive offloading, the habit of using external tools to help our brains manage life. From sticky notes and
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Introduction A joke lands at the right moment. You laugh—not just a polite chuckle but a full, hearty laugh that makes your sides ache. For a few seconds, the weight of your to-do list, your inbox, and your worries disappears. Humor feels good, but psychologists and neuroscientists are discovering it’s more than entertainment. It’s a
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Introduction Imagine music that doesn’t just sound beautiful but seems to whisper directly to your soul. Indian classical music is not just about melody or rhythm—it is a sophisticated system of emotional storytelling. Each raga, a melodic framework, is designed to evoke a particular mood or state of mind. Where Western music often leans on
Imagine this: you’re in Germany, waiting for a train scheduled at 8:03 a.m. The train pulls in at 8:02:59, and nobody bats an eye. Now picture waiting for a bus in Mexico City. The schedule says “8:00,” but that could mean anything between 8:15 and 8:45—and everyone seems fine with it. Is one society obsessed
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Introduction Imagine you could download a new language into your brain, regenerate failing organs, or even upload your consciousness into a computer to live indefinitely. These once far-fetched ideas belong to the philosophy of transhumanism, which argues that humans should use technology to transcend biological limits. While it sounds like science fiction, transhumanism has sparked
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Why would anyone stick with a bad job, toxic relationship, or unhealthy habit? The answer is surprisingly human: sometimes, the devil you know feels safer than the uncertainty you don’t. Predictable discomfort is the psychological state in which a person remains in a known but unpleasant situation—such as a bad habit, toxic relationship, or unfulfilling
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Introduction The notion that birth order determines personality is a long-standing and culturally popular belief. From the responsible and overachieving firstborns to the laid-back and rebellious youngest siblings, popular psychology has attributed a range of personality traits to one’s position in the family lineup. But do these beliefs hold any water when subjected to scientific
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Introduction Ever noticed how time appears to “fly” when there is anxiety—like cramming for an exam—and “freeze” in moments of real fear—like narrowly avoiding a car accident? These aren’t just feelings; they’re reliable shifts in how our brain measures time. Read More- Trauma and Time Anxiety vs. Fear Fear is a sharp, immediate reaction to
Whether you’re riding the high of stellar scores or feeling low about unexpected outcomes, your Class 10 results don’t define your future — but your next steps just might. What Can You Do After Your Class 10 Results? Here are some ways to get started on your post-1oth life- 1. Pause and Process Your
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