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I spent 30 years trying to unlock the secret to happiness


Sree VijaykumarPrompted by Blue Monday, the BBC's special correspondent reflects on his struggle to find balance and joy in life - and a surprisingly straightforward solution

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Editor's Note: I made more time for friendship. And for love, of the people who mattered most to me. I listened where before I might only have pontificated. I worked very hard to shut up when someone wanted to express a resentment, instead of letting the childhood habits of defensiveness take over.



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How a popular model of cosmic life and intelligence got it wrong
How a popular model of cosmic life and intelligence got it wrong
Intelligence on Earth did not appear until almost 4.5 billion years after the planet formed. On the other hand, the Sun is slowly heating up and that means there's just a billion or so years left before life becomes impossible on Earth.


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At Sundance, the hottest ticket in town was a Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien psychological thriller
At Sundance, the hottest ticket in town was a Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien psychological thriller
Anticipation was high for the A24 film, which will be released sometime this year. Its premiere Friday at the Sundance Film Festival was easily the hottest ticket in town, with even ticketholders unable to get in.






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14-year-old Noida boy discovers an asteroid, NASA lets him name it
14-year-old Noida boy discovers an asteroid, NASA lets him name it
New Delhi: An asteroid in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter will carry a name given by a Class 9 student from Noida. After all, he's the one who discovered it.


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Dementia hits clever people harder, study finds
Dementia hits clever people harder, study finds
Dementia claims the lives of smarter people sooner, scientists have discovered.




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Astronomers seek global ban on space advertising
Astronomers seek global ban on space advertising
WASHINGTON -- Astronomers are calling on nations to ban advertising in space that can be seen from the ground, calling it the latest threat to the dark and quiet sky.


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British Officials Left in Tears Over Trump's 'Hilarious' Phone Calls
British Officials Left in Tears Over Trump's 'Hilarious' Phone Calls
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5 Steps For Digital Nomads To Source And Attract Clients Worldwide
5 Steps For Digital Nomads To Source And Attract Clients Worldwide
I am planning to work remotely. What are the best ways to source and attract clients worldwide? - Certified Career Coach When you work remotely, you don't have a storefront visible from the street. You're not listed in a local chamber of commerce where prospective clients can look you up.


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US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday the U.S. has not stopped military aid to Ukraine after newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days.


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Aging 'hot spot': Where the brain first starts showing signs of getting older
Aging 'hot spot': Where the brain first starts showing signs of getting older
Scientists create cellular atlas for maturing minds in mouse model SEATTLE -- What if we could pinpoint exactly where aging begins in the brain? Scientists at the Allen Institute have done just that, creating the first detailed cellular atlas of brain aging by analyzing millions of individual cells




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The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months
The only person in the world with a functioning pig organ is thriving after a record 2 months
An Alabama woman passed a major milestone Saturday to become the longest living recipient of a pig organ transplant - healthy and full of energy with her new kidney for 61 days and counting. Looney's vibrant recovery is a morale boost in the quest to make animal-to-human transplants a reality.




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Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down
Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down
Diamonds are woven through the tapestry of human history. The ancient Greeks were enthralled by their remarkable hardness. The Koh-i-Noor alone has been at the centre of invasions, murder, superstition and larceny.


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Studies Say This Is Officially The Best Nut For Anti-Aging
Studies Say This Is Officially The Best Nut For Anti-Aging
With the start of the new year, it's a perfect time to incorporate a new superfood into your diet. Maybe something that you weren't previously prioritizing, like say, walnuts.




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The January 6er Who Left Trumpism
The January 6er Who Left Trumpism
Not every Capitol rioter was a card-carrying seditionist; some have regrets, and a few are even refusing a pardon. Jason Riddle is one.


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The reign of terror is over: my weird weekend partying with the triumphant tech right
The reign of terror is over: my weird weekend partying with the triumphant tech right
On Inauguration Day, fans of the All-In Podcast gathered in a billiards room in Washington DC to watch Donald Trump's swearing-in - and a few miles away, the podcast co-host and PayPal Mafia alum David Sacks prepared to ascend to his role as Trump's AI and crypto czar.




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Everything You Need to Know About Testosterone Therapy
Everything You Need to Know About Testosterone Therapy
Testosterone therapy has exploded in recent years. Celebrities, influencers and politicians now openly admit to using it. Conservative estimates suggest that prescriptions for testosterone grew from 7.


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Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?
Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?
Last week Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced several measures, including a 100 percent tax on the value of homes bought by foreigners, to tackle the country's housing crisis. Sanchez aims to deter non-European Union residents from buying houses in the country.


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Scientists uncover how cancer cells hijack T-cells, making it harder for the body to fight back
Scientists uncover how cancer cells hijack T-cells, making it harder for the body to fight back
mtDNA-mutated mitochondria from cancer cells transfer to TILs and are progressively replaced to homoplasmy in TILs. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.


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The Case Against AI Control Research -- LessWrong
... we argue that AI labs should ensure that powerful AIs are controlled. That is, labs should make sure that the safety measures they apply to their powerful models prevent unacceptably bad outcomes, even if the AIs are misaligned and intentionally try to subvert those safety measures.


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Signature Moves: Are We Losing the Ability to Write by Hand?
Signature Moves: Are We Losing the Ability to Write by Hand?
We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience - and a connection to history.


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Elon Musk complains about China ban on X as Donald Trump prepares TikTok reprieve
Elon Musk complains about China ban on X as Donald Trump prepares TikTok reprieve
Want a deeper look? Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism. Cancel anytime during your trial.


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The art of a heartfelt apology
The art of a heartfelt apology
If you've been stuck mostly at home with one or more family members over the past year, chances are you've gotten on one another's nerves occasionally. When you're under a lot of stress, it's not uncommon say something unkind, or even to lash out in anger to someone you care about.


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'Crazy growth': How one product created a multi-million dollar brand
'Crazy growth': How one product created a multi-million dollar brand
Nell Diamond, CEO of Hill House, shares how her small business skyrocketed to global success with a simple, singular product.


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The case for vaccinating chickens
The case for vaccinating chickens
Egg prices soared in 2022, only to crash in 2023 and then pick up again across most of last year.


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Pediatricians Try New Tactics to Win Over Vaccine Skeptics
Pediatricians Try New Tactics to Win Over Vaccine Skeptics
In pediatricians' offices across the country, doctors are increasingly confronting concerns from parents about vaccines that for decades have protected children from serious and sometimes deadly diseases. Vaccine hesitancy is nothing new.


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Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida
Dozens of cold-stunned turtles rescued in Florida
The typically toasty Sun Belt has been anything but warm this week, as some unusual weather is gripping the southern United States.


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Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency
Trump Tests the Boundaries of the Presidency
In doing so, Mr. Trump in effect declared that he was willing and even eager to push the boundaries of his authority, the resilience of American institutions, the strength of the nearly two-and-a-half-century-old system and the tolerance of some of his own allies. Even more than in his first term, he has mounted a fundamental challenge to expectations of what a president can and should do, demonstrating a belief that the rules his predecessors largely followed are meant to be bent, bypassed or broken.


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India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm
India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm
Some Indians arrive legally and overstay their visas. Others cross the borders without authorization: In 2023 alone, about 90,000 Indians were arrested as they tried to enter the United States illegally, according to U.S. government data.


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Starmer doing a a??very good joba?? says Trump ahead of planned call between the two leaders
Starmer doing a a??very good joba?? says Trump ahead of planned call between the two leaders
The prime minister said last December that the UK would "never turn away" from its relationship with the US, despite the difficulties the new administration could pose, as it had been the "cornerstone" of security and prosperity for over a century.


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Trump administration reportedly negotiating an Oracle takeover of TikTok
Trump administration reportedly negotiating an Oracle takeover of TikTok
The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would see Oracle take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, according to a report in NPR. Lawmakers passed a bill last year forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to either sell TikTok or see it banned in the U.S.


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Why Your Team's 'Nice' Culture Kills Innovation: How To Cure Conflict Avoidance
Why Your Team's 'Nice' Culture Kills Innovation: How To Cure Conflict Avoidance
Billions of dollars in unrealized shareholder value remain trapped behind a wall of excessive niceness in corporate America.


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What It's Like to Be a Kid After a Fire Took Almost Everything
What It's Like to Be a Kid After a Fire Took Almost Everything
Jet Crawford, 6, was also in kindergarten at Aveson. He is living in a new house with his mom and his sister, Ilana, 3, after their house in Altadena burned. Their new town is about 20 minutes away from home.


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In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started
In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started
Other factors have contributed to vanishing competition, including demographic shifts and “political sorting” — the tendency of like-minded citizens to live in the same community. But the role of redistricting is evident when zooming in on a single state.


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Trump Says He Wants Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians From Gaza
Trump Says He Wants Jordan and Egypt to Take in Palestinians From Gaza
Millions of Palestinian refugees are living in camps in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and a few other countries in the Middle East. Since the start of the war, Egypt has said that it will not take in any more Palestinian refugees, and that any attempt to force Palestinians into their territory risks agreements that it has with Israel.


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Trump Takes Victory Lap in Las Vegas With Speech on Ending Taxes on Tips
Trump Takes Victory Lap in Las Vegas With Speech on Ending Taxes on Tips
The president also criticized the World Health Organization and talked about his decision to pardon those who rioted on Jan. 6, with a founder of a militia group in attendance. He continued to attack former President Joseph R. Biden Jr., one day after sparring with Democrats during a briefing on recovering from the wildfires in California.


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Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
“What we’re telling people is to avoid the area during the watch period,” Ms. Lund said. “Use sandbags to protect your property, and if residents decide to stay, make sure to stock up on supplies in case road access is blocked.”


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'I don't want to buy a ?4 coffee just so I can use the loo'
'I don't want to buy a ?4 coffee just so I can use the loo'
It is calling for longer-term funding pledges from central government that would allow authorities to "plan the transformation, rather than the closure, of facilities" and even restore lost conveniences.


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When Is Neurodiversity an Excuse for Rudeness?
When Is Neurodiversity an Excuse for Rudeness?
How to deal with a colleague who won't even try to make nice.


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Elon Musk, Video Game King? Well, Maybe Not.
Elon Musk, Video Game King? Well, Maybe Not.
“How are you there?” one streamer questioned while watching a split screen of the game and Mr. Musk at the Capitol Rotunda, as Mr. Trump was being sworn in. “How are you in the Sulphuric Caverns right now, Elon?”


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South Korea's President Yoon Is Indicted
South Korea's President Yoon Is Indicted
Prosecutors said that Mr. Yoon committed insurrection during the short-lived imposition of marital law when, they said, he banned all political activities and ordered military commanders to break the Assembly’s doors down “with axes” or “by shooting, if necessary” and “drag out” lawmakers. They said Mr. Yoon sent the troops there to seize the Assembly and detain political leaders.


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Violence Reported as Deadline Passes for Troop Withdrawal in Lebanon
Violence Reported as Deadline Passes for Troop Withdrawal in Lebanon
The situation poses a critical test for Lebanon’s new leaders, President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, as they seek to wrestle back political control from Hezbollah, the country’s dominant political and military force.


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As Hamas Releases More Israeli Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force
As Hamas Releases More Israeli Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force
But the prisoner-hostage swap on Saturday did not go entirely to plan. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an Israeli military spokesman, accused Hamas of violating the deal by not returning captive Israeli civilians first. Israeli officials said that under the agreement, Arbel Yehud, an Israeli woman held hostage in Gaza, was supposed to be one of the four women released on Saturday.


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Opinion | What Did the World Learn From Syria?
Opinion | What Did the World Learn From Syria?
For more than a decade, Mr. al-Assad remained in power, employing vicious means to do so while enjoying an obscene amount of impunity. In recent years he was even beginning to be welcomed back to an international community eager to move on and to return Syrian refugees, despite clear evidence that Syria was not safe.


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Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues
Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney Statues
In Melbourne, a monument to John Batman, an explorer who settled the city on lands occupied by Aboriginal people, was toppled and destroyed early Saturday. Protesters in Melbourne also spray-painted the words “land back” on a memorial for Australian soldiers who died fighting in World War I.


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Dozens killed in hospital attack in Sudana??s besieged El Fasher, says WHO
Dozens killed in hospital attack in Sudana??s besieged El Fasher, says WHO
The RSF and Sudan's military began fighting each other in April 2023. Their conflict has killed more than 28,000 people, forced millions to flee their homes and left some families eating grass in a desperate attempt to survive as famine sweeps parts of the country.


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Panic and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to a??take backa?? canal
Panic and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to a??take backa?? canal
Rodriguez organises a music event each year that she has called Never Forget. "Panamanian people - we rise, you know, we defend and we unite, after all, to defend our country and our people. Because it's not about the canal, it's about our integrity," Rodriguez said.


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a??They did not come to destroya??: Sussan Ley praises First Fleet and likens it to Elon Muska??s Mars mission
a??They did not come to destroya??: Sussan Ley praises First Fleet and likens it to Elon Muska??s Mars mission
The prime minister was again critical that Dutton had decided not to join him at the national citizenship ceremony in Canberra, and claimed his opponent was always "looking for the wedge".


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Polls open in Belarus with Lukashenkoa??s 30-year rule set to be extended
Polls open in Belarus with Lukashenkoa??s 30-year rule set to be extended
The 70-year-old former collective farm boss has been in power in reclusive, Moscow-allied Belarus since 1994


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Middle East crisis live: displaced Palestinians blocked from returning home as Trump suggests a??we just clean outa?? Gaza
Middle East crisis live: displaced Palestinians blocked from returning home as Trump suggests a??we just clean outa?? Gaza
The Israeli military has warned people that they cannot move north past the Netzarim Corridor - which divides the territory - as planned. We will bring you the latest on this throughout the day.




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