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When Faith Meets Fear: The Psychological Appeal of  Religious Extremism 

One night, a teenage boy finds himself scrolling through online sermons after a painful conflict at home. He does not seek ideology; he seeks solace. The speaker’s voice is calm and clear, promising purpose, purity and a congregation for the “lost”. As the preaching continues, the divisions between faith, identity and certainty begin to fade. […]

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The Altruistic Confession Problem: Why Kindness Gets  Awkward When Spoken Out Loud

Recent psychological research has revealed an intriguing emotional paradox: although altruistic acts are associated with positive moral behaviour, people often feel worse when they share their good deeds with others. This phenomenon, referred to as the “do-gooder dilemma”, was explored through a series of experiments conducted by researchers at  Cornell University. The study aimed to understand why individuals […]

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The Neuroscience of Leisure: How Hobbies Strengthen and Reshape the Brain

Have you ever seen your Dadi, Nani or your Parosh wali Auntie sitting on a winter afternoon on the terrace with balls of yarn and a set of needles with their favourite group of ladies! Or have you ever waited hungry for hours, because suddenly your father decided to cook?- Well, we all have.  “Engaging […]

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How Tocotrienol Blend May Support Mental Health and Reduce Stress

Many​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ people, due to the fast-paced world in which we live, struggle with stress, anxiety, and low mood, which they hide most of the time. Overwork, nonstop online communication, personal commitments, and uncertainty of the world may lower one’s mental well-being without the person realising it. It is no wonder that for such people, the […]

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Industrial

Why Do Young Employees Experience Performance Anxiety in Their First Job?

Excitement, pride, and anxiety often blend as many embark on their first job. It’s the first time many people have experienced such opportunities leading to financial independence, professional engagement, and adult development. But they give them the opportunities, and they come with anxiety – anxiety about failing, anxiety about not meeting standards, anxiety about being ineffective. […]

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Industrial Motivation

Why Young Indians Are Choosing Startups Over Stable Jobs

For many years, the typical dream of an Indian family was simple: get good grades, secure a stable job, earn a salary every month and live a safe and respected life. A government job or a well-settled private job was seen as the ultimate success. Safety came first, and risks were avoided. But today, there […]

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How to Manage Mammogram Anxiety

The predominant fear connected to any mammogram goes unacknowledged because it is masked by minor issues, like the presumed pain involved, and fear about the result. If it is the first time and you’re going through it, anxiety may be more elevated. You may have this feeling of being confronted not only with something so […]

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Self Help

How Does Self-Concept Influence Regret After Oversharing?

Do you ever feel ashamed or regret after oversharing with others? You share your emotions,  feelings, and personal experiences that you later regret, and wish had stayed private. This regret sometimes hits a person hard if their self-concept does not align with how they want to see themselves. Self-concept refers to how you perceive yourself, which […]

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Life Style

First Paycheck, First Freedom: How Financial Independence Impacts Emotional Well-Being

For many young adults embarking on their first careers, receiving their first paycheck is not only a financial achievement; it is often their first experience of financial independence. Yet this newfound purchasing power is only one aspect of how financial independence impacts one’s sense of self and well-being. Earning one’s own keep can lead to higher […]

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Awareness

Critical Thinking: The Psychological Shield We Need Against Online Misinformation

It’s the season of exams, and Aditi is spending time scrolling on Instagram instead of studying, when a random post pops up on her feed. It confidently claims, “Salt water can cure ADHD in children.” She pauses for a second, not because it makes sense, but because things like this keep showing up everywhere. The […]

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