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Geopolitics

Binging on cringe: It's as addictive as 'eating junk food'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Flexing achievements? Cringe. Expressing genuine emotions? Cringe. You want to look away, but you can’t. Cringe. It's so addictive, people have built social me…

Startups

5 Books that explore the cost of chasing perfection

Your Story · India

Discover five insightful books that reveal how perfectionism can undermine happiness, creativity, relationships, and personal growth.

Tech & Startups

People Are Ghosting Long-Term Partners. Some Don’t Regret It

Wired · Global

The communication-free form of breaking up has become ubiquitous. “I no longer had to bear her energy,” a man who ghosted his partner of four years tells WIRED.

Geopolitics

'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives

BBC News – World · Europe

Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.

Geopolitics

Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny

BBC News – World · Europe

The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.

Geopolitics

'I am sad, I couldn't be selected': 17-year-old woman cricketer dies by suicide

Times of India – World · India

According to police, Aditi Chaukhande was training as a cricketer along with her elder brother, Prabal, who is also an upcoming player. On Wednesday night, aft…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong should integrate specialised intervention services into its youth suicide response strategy, an NGO has said, as the number of minors taking their ow…

Geopolitics

NSW to send paramedics not police to some mental health emergencies after multiple deaths

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mental health experts to triage triple zero calls, but not all of the changes will be implemented 24/7 or statewideFollow our Australia news live blog for late…

Geopolitics

A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.

Startups

Why readers connect more deeply with flawed characters

Your Story · India

Here's why flawed characters resonate with readers, creating deeper emotional connections through vulnerability, mistakes, and growth.

Geopolitics

'Loneliness influencers': Being alone brings in the clicks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

No friends, no dating, no problem? Many influencers are presenting social isolation as a lifestyle. But experts warn of the consequences.

Startups

7 Books that help you become less reactive & more reflective

Your Story · India

Discover seven insightful books that help you develop emotional control, self-awareness, patience, and a more reflective mindset.

Startups

5 Books that help you become comfortable being alone

Your Story · India

Discover five insightful books that explore solitude, self-discovery, and finding peace, confidence, and fulfillment in your own company.

Geopolitics

'I am an average student': 19-yr-old ends life over low NEET marks in Maharashtra

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck in Jalalpur village as a 19-year-old girl reportedly took her own life on Saturday. Authorities discovered a note revealing her distress over di…

Startups

5 Books that help you stop seeking validation from others

Your Story · India

Discover 5 books that help you stop seeking validation, build self-confidence, embrace self-worth, and find peace without external approval.

Tech & Startups

Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages

Wired · Global

From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.

Startups

How meaning helps us endure life's toughest challenges

Your Story · India

Discover how purpose and meaning can build resilience, transform adversity, and help you navigate life's challenges with greater strength.

Geopolitics

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Clinical assessments concluded Rudakubana could not be safely managed in prison, sources sayThe Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has been moved from…

Startups

5 Books that explore why humans struggle with enough

Your Story · India

Discover 5 insightful books that explore why humans constantly seek more, struggle with contentment, and find it difficult to feel satisfied.

Tech & Startups

Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea

Wired · Global

The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.

Startups

5 Books that teach you how to become mentally flexible

Your Story · India

Discover 5 powerful books that help you develop mental flexibility, rethink assumptions, adapt to change, and make better decisions.

Geopolitics

In Gaza, a long path to recovery for one woman who lost eye, and daughter

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Psychological wounds compound Najwa's physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.

Geopolitics

Can VR help you achieve your goals?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Max Planck researcher has developed VR and smartphone tools that let you "meet" your future self. The science behind it is more powerful than it sounds.

Startups

7 Books that teach you how to become less judgmental

Your Story · India

Discover seven insightful books that encourage empathy, open-mindedness, and a deeper understanding of people and their choices.

Startups

5 Books that explain our need for approval and validation

Your Story · India

Discover 5 insightful books that explain why we seek approval and validation, and learn how self-worth, confidence, and authentic living are built.

Geopolitics

Sixth Sense In Humans? Psychologists say it may shape mental health

Times of India – World · India

Humans possess a vital sixth sense called interoception, which monitors internal bodily signals. This hidden sense helps regulate emotions and manage stress ef…

Geopolitics

Taking salsa classes can improve mental health, Oxford study suggests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Researchers find dance reduced depressive symptoms and social anxiety in young people in eight-week trialSalsa is one of the most popular dance forms, with hun…

Startups

7 Lessons David Goggins teaches about mental strength

Your Story · India

Discover seven powerful lessons from David Goggins on mental toughness, resilience, discipline, and pushing beyond self-imposed limits.

Startups

7 Books that explore the complexity of human relationships

Your Story · India

Explore 7 insightful books that reveal the complexities of human relationships, from love and friendship to family ties and conflict.

Startups

Why some years change your life and others simply disappear

Your Story · India

You can't add years to your life, only life to your years. Here's what that really asks of you, and why most years blur while a few feel full.

Startups

Redefining preventive mental wellness; Building India’s answer to Barbie

Your Story · India

Childhood friends Rahul Singhal and Anshul Khullar have launched Corumm to make mental wellbeing a daily habit through membership-based meditation studios, whi…

Startups

Get busy living: Why standing still is more dangerous than you think

Your Story · India

"Get busy living, or get busy dying." - Stephen King, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption  It's one of those lines that outgrew its source material.

Geopolitics

Ann Widdecombe: police believe former MP was attacked almost 24 hours before being found dead – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Devon and Cornwall force now looking for suspect ‘believed to be a white male’ after man arrested on Friday was released without chargeAlison and Simon Gilbert…

Geopolitics

Berlin court sentences ‘serial killer’ doctor to life in prison for 15 murders

South China Morning Post – World · China

A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses of sedatives, and he remains under inves…

AI / Deep Tech

Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.

MIT Technology Review · Global

It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36…

Geopolitics

Mentally challenged woman found confined in stone shelter with iron chains on legs, rescued

Times of India – World · India

A consumer commission in Jaisalmer has ordered SBI General Insurance and a bank to pay ₹20 lakh to the mother of a deceased farmer. The insurer wrongfully reje…

Geopolitics

Woman says she ‘didn’t understand mental health’ before daughter experiencing acute psychosis killed another child

The Guardian – World · Europe

Girl told mother she thought about killing people ‘all the time’, inquest into 10-year-old Biddy Porter’s death hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for la…

Geopolitics

Iran brought psychologists into talks with Trump to assess 'psychopathic behavior pattern'

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk features seasoned journalists and passionate writers who report global news. • The…

Entrepreneurship

New Research Explains Why Women Undervalue Themselves at Work

Inc. · Global

The real gap isn’t skills. It’s confidence.

Geopolitics

Canadian man admits sending ‘suicide packets’ to hundreds of people around world

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kenneth Law, who sold lethal chemicals online with instructions on how to use them, admits counselling or aiding suicide ‘It was too easy’: families ask how Ke…

Geopolitics

State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023

Geopolitics

South Korea’s lonely, stressed Gen Z find comfort in apps that do nothing

South China Morning Post – World · China

At 2am, Kim, a 25-year-old office worker, opens a site designed to look like a food delivery app, though he has no plan to order. He chooses menu items, drops …

Tech & Startups

The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed

TechCrunch · US

What sets Dreamie apart from all of the other fancy alarm clocks is laughably simple: It can play podcasts.

Geopolitics

The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds.

Geopolitics

What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

BBC News – World · Europe

Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness. Claire Brosseau says she cannot wait any longer and wants the courts…

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