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"The data do not support any advantage in creative thinking for lefties," said Daniel Casasanto, associate professor of psychology. "In fact, there is some evidence that righties are more creative in some laboratory tests, and strong evidence that righties are overrepresented in professions that require the greatest creativity." Casasanto is the senior author of "Handedness and Creativity: Facts and Fictions," published in the Psychonomic Bulletin and Review. Casasanto said there are scientific
Kolkata: A second-year MBA student at IIM Calcutta has been arrested after a woman alleged that she was raped inside boys' hostel of the premier institute. However, in a surprising turn, the woman's father later claimed there was no sexual assault and said his daughter was "fine and resting." The woman, a psychological counsellor by profession, visited the Haridevpur police station on Friday evening and submitted a handwritten complaint. She alleged that she had been offered pizza and water during lunch and felt unwell soon after consuming them. According to the complainant, she lost consciou ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, currently riding high on the success of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, hosted a special screening of the movie at Rashtrapati Bhavan for President Droupadi Murmu. The event marked a significant moment in the film's journey, highlighting both its critical acclaim and social resonance. In a candid conversation with Filmfare, Khan delved into deeply personal territory, opening up about his family's battle with mental health, particularly his daughter Ira Khan's struggle with depression. "You feel far more for your children than you ever could for your ...Read More >
New Delhi: Alleging "blatant misuse" of agencies to defame its leaders, AAP on Thursday questioned why the first information report filed against former Delhi ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain was being kept under wraps and "selective" press notes were being leaked to the media.Bharadwaj, who is Delhi AAP convener, alleged that only two former ministers were named in the case without any reasonable cause while all the officers of the health and public works departments, who were actually responsible for executing the hospital projects, were spared. "Is the FIR so baseless that BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many claim they first learned of the revised fees only while trying to pay through the university's online ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sarabjit Singh, who drove his vehicle into the Vidhan Sabha premises Monday, did so to draw attention to his missing nephew's case, he has told cops. He hoped that a high-ranking official there would address the matter. Police sources disclosed that Sarabjit, a farmer from Singhpur village in Pilibhit, initially intended to target Parliament.Delhi Police, however, is not taking his claims at face value and has taken eight days remand to corroborate his statements. Pilibhit police said their preliminary enquiry found no offensive background or link to any extremist outfit. Sarabjit's ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jan 31: Online gambling has become a growing menace in Kashmir, driving several families into severe financial distress and emotional turmoil. The easy accessibility of online betting platforms has lured many, particularly youth, with the illusion of quick financial gains. However, this often results in heavy monetary losses, debt and psychological suffering. According to details obtained by the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a youth from south Kashmir initially won Rs 10,000 in online betting within a few days. Encouraged by this, he borrowed lakhs of rupees from neigh ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: A court in Sambalpur on Thursday sent a university teacher to judicial custody for allegedly entering into a physical relationship with a female student under the false pretext of marriage. The incident comes days after a 20-year-old Balasore student set herself ablaze over alleged inaction by college authorities on her sexual harassment complaint against a faculty member. On Wednesday, police received a complaint from the 20-year-old girl, a second-year student of integrated BA BEd course, in which she claimed that the 32-year-old assistant professor was sexually and me ...Read More >
Panchkula: A case of murder has been registered against former Punjab DGP Muhammad Mustafa, his wife Razia Sultana, a former minister, their daughter-in-law and daughter following the death of their son Aqil around five days ago.Aqil had alleged in a purported social media video that his father and his wife were in a relationship, and that he faced a threat to his life. Adding a twist to the mystery, another video surfaced on Tuesday in which he purportedly says that he made the allegations due to "mental illness".An SIT has been constituted under the supervision of an ACP-rank officer to cond ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPA) has condemned the 'reckless and unfounded insinuation' that pilot suicide might be the cause of the tragic crash of the Air India 171 flight in Ahmedabad on June 12, following the preliminary investigation report on the accident. Until the official investigation is concluded and the final report is published, 'any speculation, especially of such a grave nature, is unacceptable and must be condemned,' the ICPA said in a statement. According to the preliminary report submitted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha joins the rest of the world in observing World Health Day (Tuesday), the occasion serves as a timely reminder that health is far more than the absence of disease -- it encompasses complete physical, mental and social well-being. This year's theme by the World Health Organization, "Together for Health, Stand with Science," holds particular relevance amid rising health and mental health challenges in the state as well as across India. A specialist in urology and kidney transplant Manas Ranjan Pradhan said modern lifestyles and unhealthy habits are driving the rise in life ...Read More >
A 55-year-old man, who was among the several persons injured in the BEST bus accident in Kurla area here, died on Monday morning, taking the death toll to eight, a civic official said. The electric bus, hired by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking on wet-lease basis, ploughed into a crowd and fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others on a crowded road in Kurla area on December 9. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. One of t ...Read More >
Mumbai: An aspiring model and his female associate were apprehended for allegedly compelling a 32-year-old chartered accountant to die by suicide after extorting Rs 2.47 crore from him since 2024. The accused reportedly spent the money on online gaming and share market activities.The deceased, who ended his life at his Santa Cruz (East) residence on Saturday night, had lodged three non-cognizable complaints against the pair in the days before his death. His family stated that while he overcame cancer and achieved his CA qualification, he couldn't withstand real-life pressures, leaving behind h ...Read More >
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. OpenAI is doubling down on India's fast-growing AI market with a bold offer: a free year of its ChatGPT Go service for every user in the country starting November 4. The giveaway coincides with the company's first DevDay Exchange in India and marks its most aggressive expansion effort yet in a market of 1.4 billion people. Normally priced at 399 rupees (under $5) per year, ChatGPT Go unlocks higher message limits, image generation, and larger file upload ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has said that it would be extremely harsh for the courts of law to expect the child to flourish in an alien household where his own biological father is akin to a stranger to him, while reversing its 2024 order to hand over a 12-year-old boy's custody to his father. The apex court said mother remains a great source of comfort and safety to the minor child. A bench comprising justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale said a father-son relation can only be fostered patiently over the course of years, marked by his continued presence and responsibility-bearing attit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The US embassy in India has warned that "committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues -- it could lead to your visa being revoked and make you ineligible for future US visas". The warning was issued days after a video of an Indian woman who tried to leave a store with a cart full of items without paying went viral. This also prompted the embassy to say, "The US values law and order and expects foreign visitors to follow all US laws."Responding to queries on the issue, the ministry of external affairs said that "whether a person is liv ...Read More >
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are more than just retail extravaganzas. If used and analysed properly, they're a treasure trove of insights into consumer behaviour. For startups aiming to carve out their niche, understanding the dynamics of these shopping events can offer valuable lessons about what drives purchasing decisions, how to create urgency and how to foster customer loyalty. Because, of course, every business is different. One of the key behavioural triggers on Black Friday and Cyber Monday is urgency - in fact, the whole idea is centred on the idea of urgency. Limited-time deals an ...Read More >
* A 12% higher depression risk occurs among older adults with unemployed adult children * The impact is stronger when children provide crucial economic and social support to parents * Unemployment of first-born sons affects parental depression risk more than first-born daughters Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A new analysis of data collected as part of India's longitudinal survey of older adults reveals a 12 per cent higher risk of depression when adu ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
New Delhi: Restricting daily calorie intake could increase the risk of depressive symptoms in people, according to a research published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The research specifically identifies that men and overweight individuals might encounter more significant mental health difficulties when following diet restrictions.Healthcare professionals explain that low-calorie diets are systematic eating regimens aimed at reducing daily calorie consumption mainly to manage body weight. These programmes typically recommend consuming 1,200-1,500 calories daily, based on personal requir ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly known as Essar Oil Ltd, operates a 20-million-tonne-per-year refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat, an ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 18: Medical tests of the driver involved in the Kurla BEST bus accident, which claimed eight lives, have indicated he did not have any mental disorder and was not drunk at the time of the incident, police said on Wednesday. The electric bus, hired on a wet-lease basis by the civic-run Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking and driven by Sanjay More, ploughed into a crowd in Mumbai's Kurla area on December 9. The accident claimed eight lives and left more than 40 persons injured. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident. Kurla BEST Bus Accident ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed concern over the mysterious death of a young Kashmiri man, Zubair Ahmad Bhat, in Delhi, questioning the silence of mainstream media on the issue. In a post on X, on Thursday, Khera asked, "In the capital city, a young Kashmiri dies under mysterious circumstances, and not a word of it gets discussed in mainstream media? If you don't question the authorities, obviously the authorities won't give you answers." Also Read | Haryana Shooting: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Firing Outside Mall in Panchkula; Probe Underway. Khera demanded ...Read More >
New Delhi: Nearly 70 percent of India's elderly population remains financially dependent, with many continuing to work post-retirement to survive, according to a new report. The study, "Ageing in India: Challenges and Opportunities," was released by the Sankala Foundation in partnership with NITI Aayog, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the National Human Rights Commission. It draws on findings from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), offering a detailed snapshot of India's rapidly greying population. Despite improved life expectancy, the report highlights that ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Six depressive symptoms in midlife such as not being able to cope with problems and losing confidence in oneself might predict risk of dementia two decades later, according to a new study. Feeling nervous and tensed most of the time, not feeling warmth and affection for others and difficulties concentrating were among the six symptoms contributing towards dementia, according to the findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. Researchers led by those at the University College London said the cluster of specific symptoms, rather than depression overall, could i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
Although she enjoyed unprecedented success as a leading lady in Bollywood, Parveen Babi's personal life was tumultuous due to her battling several mental health issues. For a while, Parveen was in a relationship with actor Kabir Bedi. In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, Bedi's daughter Pooja reminisced about her interaction with the 'Deewaar' star. Pooja stated that she met Parveen several times as a child. "We used to go to her home. She was very lovely and warm," she recalled. She then went on t ...Read More >
BENGALURU: A 34-year-old man ended his life by jumping from the third floor inside GT World Mall on Magadi Main Road in the KP Agrahara police station limits on Monday. The deceased was said to be suffering from depression. The deceased, Sagar, was a resident of KHB Colony and was an engineering dropout. The police said that he came to the mall alone in an autorickshaw, went up to the third floor, climbed onto the escalator and jumped. Despite the mall having safety nets, he jumped at a place where there was no safety. According to his family members, Sagar had been undergoing treatment at N ...Read More >
Varanasi: A huge congregation of pilgrims and kanwariyas gathered in Kashi a day ahead to offer 'jalabhishek' at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on the first Monday of Shravan. The barricaded area in the vicinity of Kashi Vishwanath Dham was occupied by pilgrims by Sunday evening to ensure early entry into the temple.Apart from enforcing traffic diversions and crowd regulation exercises, officials ensured activation of all kanwariyas camps. District administration announced closing of schools up to class 12 on Monday when Yadav Bandhus will take out their traditional jalabhishek procession. Arrangemen ...Read More >