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  Fear of Scrutiny to Avoiding Social Meetings: 5 signs of social anxiety and ways to cope with it

  Health | April 02, 2024 12:00 IST

  Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a common condition characterised by excessive fear and worry in social situations. It can be debilitating, affecting your work, relationships, and daily life. But the good news is, social anxiety is treatable.

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  Social anxiety disorder: What is it and how to overcome it

  Health | April 14, 2023 15:30 IST

  Social anxiety disorder can be a challenging condition to live with, but it is not insurmountable. With the right strategies and support, individuals can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.

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  WhatsApp blocks more than 18 lakh accounts in India, but why?

  Technology | May 02, 2022 12:40 IST

  WhatsApp has reported having banned around 18 lakh bad user accounts across the country in March, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021.

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  vivo for Education- An initiative announced to support the education of 100 under-privileged student

  Technology | January 17, 2022 17:30 IST

  vivo announced its collaboration with Protean (formerly known as NSDL) and unleashed its new phase of 'vivo For Education' program. In the initiative, vivo is set to provide 100 vivo smartphones worth INR 10 lakhs and a cash scholarship worth to children across the nation.

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  Haryana announces new limits on social gathering sizes as covid cases rise

  India | November 24, 2020 20:27 IST

  Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday said the Haryana government has decided to limit the number of people allowed at social gatherings like marriages, religious or political functions with a view to contain the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in some NCR districts.

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  Group of 5 friends keeping regional history alive through murals

  News | October 07, 2020 20:54 IST

  'Pixncil', a group of 5 friends in Mangaluru painted murals on city walls to give social messages through art.

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  Is shyness an illness?

  Health | July 22, 2020 14:04 IST

  It may be that shyness is a personality trait but a propensity for it is influenced by social experiences, says Kishore Chandiramani, Consultant Psychiatrist Emotions Clinic, Education and Training Centre, England.  

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  Religious places in Delhi and other cities open after more than two months

  News | June 08, 2020 16:18 IST

  Religious places in Delhi opened after two-and-a-half months on Monday, with devotees trickling in to offer prayers following the social distancing and other safety norms.

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  Imran Khan has gone mad, still in shock of Balakot: Twitter mocks Pak PM again over RSS tweet

  India | December 27, 2019 10:29 IST

  Pakistan PM Imran Khan once again resorted to tweet politics against India by indulging in fear mongering and advancing his fake propaganda.

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  Social support helps students to exercise more

  Health | August 09, 2019 15:30 IST

  According to the survey, respondents indicated that sustaining the weekly 150 minutes of exercise would require the support of family and friends, as well as an emotional shift, in which students would use exercise as an outlet for stressors.

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  Being socially active linked to lower dementia risk

  Lifestyle | August 04, 2019 23:46 IST

  The researchers found that increased social contact at age 60 is associated with a significantly lower risk of developing dementia later in life.

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  High social intelligence may help save Earth, says study

  Lifestyle | February 24, 2019 14:17 IST

  As Earth's population is growing at a rate that is putting a strain on resources, finding ways to better manage them is critical, according to scientists from University of Central Florida.

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  According to Miss World Manushi Chillar, everyone has social responsibility, not just politicians

  Fashion | February 06, 2018 23:42 IST

  Manushi said while there's a lot that can happen if all political parties prioritise menstrual hygiene in their manifestos, but it's not about "just politicians".

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  Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati says not all stories are meant for the big screen

  Bollywood | September 07, 2017 19:38 IST

  Rana Daggubati is all set to star in a web series titled Social.

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  Social-emotional learning programmes help better development of a child

  Lifestyle | July 12, 2017 18:18 IST

  Teaching social-emotional learning in schools is a way to support individual children in their pathways to success

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  Study says generosity is the key to happy life. So start having a big heart!

  Lifestyle | July 12, 2017 17:28 IST

  A mere promise to be generous in life can be helpful enough to trigger happiness in your life.

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  Myth busted! Children raised by single mothers are no different than others

  Lifestyle | July 06, 2017 10:31 IST

  There was a popular myth that children who are brought up by single mothers don't do well in their social life.

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  Jayalalithaa's legacy: Industrial, social, crime rankings among India's best

  Politics | December 06, 2016 11:52 IST

  Tamil Nadu’s 19th Chief Minister (she was also the 11th, 14th, 16th and 18th) J. Jayalalithaa, who died on December 5, 2016, was known for gifting her 72 million people a record set of freebies

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  Physical, mental chronic condition may reduce social participation in the middle-aged: study

  Lifestyle | November 11, 2016 13:12 IST

  Middle-aged adults suffering from arthritis, heart diseases, diabetes and depression are more likely to experience disability and limited involvement in society, a new research has found. According to the research from McMaster University, physical a

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  Male chimpanzees fight for social status but females wait patiently: Study

  World | October 16, 2016 11:43 IST

  Scientists have discovered that wild female chimpanzees don’t seek out status the same way male chimps do. While male chimpanzees actively challenge their superiors to win higher rank, females accept their position in the