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Geopolitics

‘Mainly, you fast fooded’: Monzo under fire over ‘shaming’ year-end reviews

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bank criticised for tone of spending summaries, with one user complaining to ombudsman over ‘humiliating’ use of dataWhen does lighthearted banter become inapp…

Geopolitics

Angry at your boss? A Hong Kong business lets you rage against machines

South China Morning Post – World · China

Destroying a fridge with a baseball bat or smashing glass bottles against a wall would normally be considered signs of hooliganism or problematic anger issues …

Startups

The Thought That Stops People from Achieving Greatness

Your Story · India

Swami Vivekananda’s famous quote on weakness reveals why self-belief and inner strength remain essential for personal growth and success.

Startups

7 hidden productivity killers draining your focus daily

Your Story · India

Discover 7 hidden productivity killers draining your focus and time—and learn how eliminating them can help you work smarter and achieve more each day.

Geopolitics

Warning over screen time and chatbots as number of depressed hits record high

South China Morning Post – World · China

One in three Hong Kong adults have moderate to severe symptoms of depression, almost triple the rate from 2012, with Generation Z respondents who spent a lot o…

Tech & Startups

Some People See Aliens While on DMT. Researchers Want to Find Out What They Can Teach Us

Wired · Global

A new psychedelic retreat calling itself a “SETI for the mind” aims to establish two-way communication with the nonhuman entities people encounter while trippi…

Tech & Startups

Why Missile Alerts and War Updates Trigger Doomscrolling

Wired · Global

A combination of war alerts, breaking news updates, and algorithmic feeds are trapping users in a threat-monitoring loop.

Startups

5 Stress management techniques that work for modern life

Your Story · India

Learn five practical budgeting strategies that help you control spending, grow savings, and build long-term financial stability with confidence.

Startups

5 daily habits that boost mental clarity and focus

Your Story · India

Discover five powerful daily habits that improve mental clarity, increase concentration, and help you stay focused and productive all day long.

Geopolitics

Mentally ill Hongkonger admits killing mother he mistook for ‘monster lizard’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong man has admitted killing his mother at a public rental flat four years ago under the delusion that she was a “monster lizard” who had pretended to …

Geopolitics

Bengaluru techie dies by suicide over astrologer's prediction of separation after marriage

Times of India – World · India

A 27-year-old Bengaluru techie allegedly died by suicide after an astrologer predicted marital discord. Distressed by the prediction, she reportedly hanged her…

Geopolitics

Saturday Night Live criticised for 'hurtful' Tourette's sketch

BBC News – World · Europe

The condition is "not a joke", the Tourette Action charity says, as the Baftas fallout continues.

Geopolitics

Three in four women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness, poll finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Royal College of Psychiatrists says impact on mental health often overlooked and calls for improvements in careNearly three-quarters of UK women do not know me…

Geopolitics

Ahmedabad: Class 12 boy locked in room by girlfriend’s family dies of suicide

Times of India – World · India

- A 17-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide after being locked in his room by his 15-year-old sibling in Ahmedabad. - The incident occurred during the Clas…

Geopolitics

'How much can one person endure?' Kin blames SIR as BLO ‘under adjudication’ dies in Kolkata

Times of India – World · India

A booth level officer, Mohammad Tahir, has died of a heart attack. His family alleges that immense work pressure and harassment from voters contributed to his …

Startups

Why Letting Go of Control Can Improve Your Success

Your Story · India

Epictetus’ timeless wisdom shows how focusing on what you can control while accepting the rest can build resilience and clarity.

Geopolitics

Woman at heart of US trial says she was addicted to social media at age six

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lead plaintiff, now 20, says use of social media made her relationships with friends and family anxious and strained The young woman at the heart of the landma…

Startups

Why We Never See Reality As It Is: The Power of Perception

Your Story · India

We don’t see reality as it is. We see it through our beliefs, emotions, and experiences. Discover how perception shapes leadership, decisions, and growth.

Tech & Startups

Instagram now alerts parents if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content

TechCrunch · US

Parents will be informed if their teen searches for suicide or self-harm content and offered resources.

Geopolitics

Film and TV charity unveils landmark mental health principles for UK industry

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move comes after 35% of sector workers surveyed described their mental health as ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’The Film and TV charity has unveiled a landmark set of pr…

Geopolitics

Ex-YouTuber texts mother in Kuwait, hangs self at Hyderabad home

Times of India – World · India

A 20-year-old student tragically died by suicide in Hyderabad, reportedly due to unrequited love. The undergraduate, who previously created content for a YouTu…

Geopolitics

Between swipe and scroll, shorter focus & higher stress, finds study

Times of India – World · India

'Practising digital hygiene can reverse effects'

Startups

Decision fatigue: Why Zuckerberg wears the same shirt

Your Story · India

Why Mark Zuckerberg wears the same grey T-shirt daily and how reducing trivial decisions protects mental bandwidth for leadership and startups.

Tech & Startups

About 12% of U.S. teens turn to AI for emotional support or advice

TechCrunch · US

General purpose tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok are not designed for this use, making mental health professionals wary.

Geopolitics

Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ resultsA phase II clinical trial has found dimethyltryptamine …

Startups

5 Mindset shifts that increase workplace confidence

Your Story · India

Discover five powerful mindset shifts that help you build lasting workplace confidence, speak up with clarity, and overcome self-doubt at work.

Startups

5 social skills that make you instantly more likeable

Your Story · India

Discover five simple social skills that instantly boost likeability, improve connections, and help you leave a warm, lasting impression anywhere.

Geopolitics

Signs of psychosis seen in Australian users’ interactions with AI chatbots, expert warns

The Guardian – World · Europe

Toby Walsh says he despairs at Australian government’s lack of regulation of artificial intelligenceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet o…

Startups

7 ways to stay motivated without feeling burned out

Your Story · India

Discover seven evidence-based ways to stay motivated without burnout. Learn how to protect your energy and avoid stress-led hustle.

Startups

Master Your Mind or It Will Master You: Kalam’s Lesson

Your Story · India

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam believed an uncontrolled mind fuels fear and failure. Discover how mastering your thoughts builds focus, resilience and lasting success.

Geopolitics

Robert Carradine, Lizzie Maguire and Revenge of the Nerds star, dies aged 71

BBC News – World · Europe

His family says the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.

Startups

Emotional burnout: 7 quiet warning signs to watch out for

Your Story · India

Emotional burnout is not always obvious. Discover 7 subtle signs of chronic stress and how to recognise emotional exhaustion before it worsens.

Geopolitics

Robert Carradine, Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire actor, dies aged 71

The Guardian – World · Europe

The actor killed himself, his family said in a statement that aimed to raise awareness of ‘his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder’Robert Carradine,…

Geopolitics

Tourette syndrome campaigner shouts slur at BAFTA ceremony

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At the BAFTA Film Awards, a guest with Tourette syndrome involuntarily shouted a racial slur during the BBC’s broadcast.

Geopolitics

Nottingham killer was not sectioned because of his race, inquiry told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Valdo Calocane released in 2020 after mental health staff considered research on over-representation of young black men in detentionMental health professionals…

Geopolitics

No evidence behind RFK Jr’s claim keto diet can cure schizophrenia, experts say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Health secretary probably referred to Harvard psychiatrist who says he’s ‘never used the word “cure” in my work’Psychiatric researchers are pushing back agains…

Startups

Do What Scares You: The Rule That Changes Everything

Your Story · India

What did Eleanor Roosevelt truly mean by “Do the thing you think you cannot do”? A closer look at courage, fear, and growth.

Geopolitics

Yoga classes aim to bring moments of peace to Gaza’s traumatised children

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Recreational activities combined with yoga in Gaza help children recover a sense of normalcy despite war, teacher says.

Geopolitics

Japan youth share photos to show before and after cosmetic surgeries, raise copycat concerns

South China Morning Post – World · China

Young people in Japan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make before-and-after cosmetic surgery photographs which look like they are two “different” ver…

Geopolitics

Future Perfect

The New York Times – World · US

Does taking care of our future selves have to mean sacrifice in the present?

Geopolitics

Gisèle Pelicot Survived Mass Rape. Now She’s Looking to the Future.

The New York Times – World · US

Gisèle Pelicot stayed silent after dozens of men were convicted of raping her. Now, Ms. Pelicot is finding peace by publicizing her ordeal and explaining how s…

Startups

How to Find Your Skills and Talents Through Patterns, Not Passion

Your Story · India

Not sure what you're good at? Discover how to find your skills and talents using feedback, patterns, and smart experimentation.

Geopolitics

Mind launches inquiry into AI and mental health after Guardian investigation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: England and Wales charity to examine safeguards after Guardian exposed ‘very dangerous’ advice on Google AI Overviews‘Very dangerous’: a Mind mental…

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