Is Gossip Really That Bad? 5 Surprising Reasons Psychology Says It’s Actually Good for You

Humans aren’t built for tiny tribes anymore. We live in cities, corporations, and digital networks. Yet our brains still operate within social limits — often referred to as Dunbar’s number, roughly 150 meaningful relationships. Gossip helps manage that complexity. Gossip helps spread information about social norms, alliances, and risks. It helps communities coordinate without everyone…

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‘Resisted inclusion of Babar Azam in squad’: Pakistan selector resigns after team’s poor performance in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, has a word with teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Februrary 28, 2026. (AP) Senior selection committee member Aleem Dar has resigned from his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the national…

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Brent crude oil crosses $85, highest since July 2024 amid Strait of Hormuz supply route disruption

Oil prices spiked sharply on Tuesday as the Iran war disrupted supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and key energy infrastructure hit, AFP reported.The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight per cent to $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.The main US oil contract, West…

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Chandra Grahan 2026: Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026: Where and how to watch the rare red ‘Blood Moon’ across India; best cities and timings |

March 3, 2026 will mark the first ‘Lunar Eclipse’ or ‘Chandra Grahan’ of the year. It is being touted as one of the most important days of the year from an astronomical perspective. Tonight, skywatchers across India will get a rare chance to look at a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “Blood Moon”…

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India women face embarrassment after receiving ill-fitting kits ahead of AFC Asian Cup campaign | Football News

NEW DELHI: Just days before their AFC Women’s Asian Cup opener against Vietnam in Perth, India’s women footballers found themselves dealing with an unexpected problem — ill-fitting kits and lack of proper training gear. In a rare and strongly worded letter to AIFF Deputy General Secretary M Satyanarayanan, all 26 players expressed frustration, saying the…

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Government monitors West Asia tensions via ‘inter-ministerial group’ to assess trade impact

Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tensions in the West Asia region, the Indian govt has set up an inter-ministerial group that’s monitoring the situation particulary to assess any hurdles in India’s trade and shipping.“We have set up an inter-ministerial group that meets on a daily basis and is closely monitoring…

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