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Education

World of Polymaths: Psychology behind Multitalented Individuals

India was enthusiastic throughout the Olympics. From the wins of Manu Bhaker, to the collective grieving for Lakshya Sen’s loss; these players did not disappoint but made India proud as ever. Interesting fact about them is that alongside being a

Crime Self Help

The Role of Psychological Assessments in Court

Have you ever thought about what drives a serial killer? Why would they carry out such brutal attacks? Wouldn’t they have empathy? What does their court trial look like? Will there be a psychological exploration of these cases? Here is

Awareness Health

How Childhood Experiences Affect Mental Health

The human brain is the most impressionable during its developmental stages. While we are in the early years of our life we are developing biologically, psychologically and socially through internal and external processes and experiences. What makes up these experiences

Awareness Social

Does Politics Influence Your Sense of Self? 

It would be foolish to think that politics is just about policy and governance; it deeply influences how people view themselves and their place in the world. A 2020 Pew Research Center study found that 78% of U.S. adults say their

Education

How Superheroes and Mythological Figures Shape Our Values

Humans have long been fascinated by superheroes and mythical figures. With few exceptions, they are all thought to be imbued with superhuman powers or other special abilities, and as such, they have become role models and moral teachers for so

Education

The Interpretations of Dreams by Sigmund Freud

Do you remember what you dreamed about last night? Or did you sleep through the entire night without dreaming? If you had a dream, was it pleasant or unpleasant? Dreams feel like a blur between what is real and unreal.

Education Motivation

A Psychology-backed Guide to Decision-Making

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…And be one traveller, long I stood, wrote American poet Robert Frost. Often we are at a crossroads and our lives depend on which path we choose. It is normal to become anxious during

Relationship

Just a Swipe Away: What is Optional Paralysis in Online Dating

I’m sure we all have at some point dipped our toe in the online dating pool. It’s like coffee lovers seeking the perfect coffee; we tend to seek the perfect match. With every swipe we build our ideal human. Is

Awareness Self Help

5 Hacks to Increase Self-Awareness

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Aristotle According to the American Psychological Association, self-awareness refers to self-focused attention or knowledge. It is the capability of directing attention and evaluating our inner self. Humans develop self-awareness between the ages

Self Help

We all need to (and can) get back on our feet after facing an Academic Failure

The current scenario of academics in India is rife with cutthroat competition and greatly unpredictable. From increasingly challenging competitive exams ranked among the ‘toughest in the world’, to paper leaks, students are surrounded by difficulty and uncertainty. These can take