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Benefits of digital detox: Rediscover peace and presence offline
5+ hour, 34+ min ago (209+ words) Stepping away from gadgets offers a surprising calm. Initial withdrawal gives way to a world of rediscovered sounds and textures. Time feels more natural, allowing for deeper engagement with physical activities and personal thoughts. This digital detox transforms perceived deprivation…...
Why 'real' has become Gen Z’s most valuable currency
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (274+ words) Why 'real' has become Gen Z's most valuable currency'The Economic Times Authenticity now shapes how India's Gen Z decides what to buy and whom to trust The ET Snapchat Gen Z Index, powered by Kantar, has founds that young consumers…...
Book of the Day: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides — A Psychological thriller that redefined modern suspense
3+ week, 5+ day ago (481+ words) Book of the Day: The enduring appeal of The Silent Patient lies in its capacity to combine psychological insight with compelling mystery. It is a thriller that rewards patience and attention, inviting readers to engage not only with the plot…...
What does “rage bait” mean? Oxford Word of the Year 2025 revealed and here's why the chosen word dominates the digital space
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) Oxford University Press has declared 'rage bait' its Word of the Year for 2025. This term describes online content designed to provoke anger and outrage. Its selection highlights a significant shift in how online platforms seek attention. This year's choice reflects…...
Google Meet, Snapchat, ChatGPT: The internet keeps breaking and users are the first to feel it
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (120+ words) A string of outages over the past month " from AWS to Cloudflare " knocked out apps like Snapchat, X and ChatGPT, exposing how easily the modern internet can break. Users first blamed their Wi-Fi, but experts say these failures stem from…...
Taylor Swift makes ‘Parasocial’ the Cambridge word of the year. Psychologist explains if Parasocial relationships are healthy
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (118+ words) Cambridge Dictionary has declared 'parasocial' its word of the year. This term describes one-sided connections people feel towards celebrities or characters. Experts say these bonds can be healthy, offering comfort and empathy. However, they become harmful when they interfere with…...
Skibidi officially joins the Cambridge dictionary and people think it’s ridiculous
6+ mon, 1+ day ago (219+ words) The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words, including the viral slang term "skibidi," popularized by the Skibidi Toilet YouTube series. This addition reflects the growing influence of internet culture, particularly TikTok and meme trends, on the evolution of the…...
How Bong Joon Ho’s $11 million ‘Parasite’ beat Nolan, Fincher, and the rest to become the 21st century’s greatest film?
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) Bong Joon Ho's Parasite has been crowned the best film of the 21st century by The New York Times, beating cinematic giants like Nolan and Fincher. Voted by over 500 industry stalwarts, the ranking marks a shift in global storytelling, where a…...