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Anchoring, Framing, and Pricing: The Hidden Psychology of Sales

Have you ever noticed that you buy certain items not because of immediate need but because the “50%” tag just cannot be avoided? Why is it that we feel better adding to the cart the item on sale for ₹999

Education Research

The Monster Study: The Cruel 1939 Experiment That Terrified Children into Silence

In 1939, A University of Iowa graduate student deliberately made children who were orphaned and had normal hearing and language believe that they were stutterers by challenging their speech, interrupting their sentences and making them aware of each word they

Awareness

Why Do Humans Fear Rejection? The Psychology of Belonging

The day before, an email arrived regarding a job interview. Upon seeing it, excitement set in, a prompt reply was sent, and an interview was successfully scheduled for the following week. On the day of the interview, waking up early,

News

Drug-Free Youth Crucial for a Developed India, Says PM  Modi; Launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ Campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ on the 2nd of August, 2026. Through this campaign, the government aims to progress in building a drug-free India. At the launch of the ‘Nasha Mukt

Entertain

The Psychology Behind Musafir Cafe: Why the Story Feels So Personal

Has there been a time when you have experienced watching films or television series that seemed to encapsulate emotions that are beyond your grasp? There are some works which are memorable for reasons that go beyond their plot twists, because

Awareness

Why LGBTQ Individuals Face Higher Rates of Depression and Obesity

The increasing widespread psychological disparities within the LGBTQ community are concerning. Research has shown that LGBTQ+ individuals have approximately 6.8 to 7 times the prevalence of major depressive disorder compared with the general population (Wang et al., 2024). Particularly, lesbian,

Health Research

The Serotonin–Tinnitus Paradox: Can Antidepressants Make Tinnitus Worse?

A 47-Year-Old Male Adult with a History of Major Depression who was seeking out chronic low mood, anxiety and problems with sleep in 2019. He was then put on an SSRI by his psychiatrist before receiving treatment. The SSRI drugs

Positive

Why the Quality of Friendship Matters More Than the Number of Friends

In a culture where followership is being counted on Instagram and Twitter, where the term friend has been short-circuited to “follower” and “following”, a simple question needs an honest answer: Does it matter if a person has friends? Decades of

Awareness Social

Internet Vigilantism in India: The Rise of Online Justice and Public Shaming

The Internet has revolutionised citizens’ engagement in public affairs. It has empowered the masses to create and share content via platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and YouTube. They report, uncover corruption, engage the masses and bring

Research

Muscarinic M1 Receptor Deficits in Schizophrenia: A New Path to Better Treatments

Schizophrenia is considered an important illness with altered perception and thought, hallucinations or delusions, and behaviour that interferes with the patient’s work and social relationships. In a majority of cases, it is dealt with via neuroleptics; they primarily have an