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The Rise of the Western Minimalist Aesthetic

Sarah wrote about the ‘The Rise of the Western Minimalist Aesthetic.’ Read more here!

Dark Creativity: How People Get Good Ideas to Do Bad Things

Hansika was a guest on ‘The Science of Creativity’ podcast where she spoke about how people get good ideas to do bad things. Check it out here!

Wicked ways: Creativity and the Dark Triad

Hansika, Zarnab, and Hreem co-authored a book chapter titled “Wicked Ways: Creativity and the Dark Triad” in the volume Research Handbook on the Dark Triad. Read more here!

Old Magic, New Stories: Secret Histories of Witches

Nitin wrote a piece on ‘Old Magic, New Stories: Secret Histories of Witches’ for Femspec. Read more here!

Sexual and Gender Minority Stress Across Borders

T. Roy wrote a piece on ‘Sexual and Gender Minority Stress Across Borders.’ Read more here!

Black Mirror, Season 7, Episode 1 Review

Hansika wrote a review about Black Mirror, Season 7 Episode 1. Read more here!

Everyday Norms have become More Permissive Over Time and Vary Across Cultures

Hansika co-authored a paper on how everyday norms have become more permissive over time and vary across cultures. Read more here!

Digital well-being: What’s Not Working, & How We Can Do Better

Zainab spoke on ‘Digital well-being: What’s not working, & how we can do better’ at the Indian School of Internet Governance (inSIG 10th Edition) at BITS Pilani, Goa.

Digital Resilience through Digital Literacy

Zainab spoke on ‘Digital Resilience through Digital Literacy’ at the 8th Youth IGF at BITS Pilani KK Birla, Goa, on September 18th.

Curated Confusion on Your Timeline

Hansika wrote about how personalized disinformation is another dark, creative application of technology. Read more here!

The Importance of Context Awareness in PISA Creativity Data

Hansika and Anirudh co-authored a paper titled ‘The Importance of Context Awareness in PISA Creativity Data.’ Read more here!

The Dark Side of Creativity

Hansika was featured in the podcast "Brain for Business” hosted by Laurence Knell. Check it out here!

Meta-Romance and Recasting Desire in Hotel Reverie

Muskan wrote about Meta-Romance and Recasting Desire in Black Mirror. Read more here!

Why Gen Z is Seeking Comfort in Bathrooms

Hansika was quoted in an article titled ‘Why Gen Z is seeking comfort in bathrooms.’ Read more here!

FRND Wants to Connect Lonely Indians Across Small Towns. Will It Work?

Hansika was quoted in an article titled ‘FRND wants to connect lonely Indians across small towns. Will it work?’ Read more here!

Breaking down the ABCs of Research

Hansika was featured in a 2-episode series of the ‘Shift* Happens! An Inspira Series’ by Inspira Counselling. Check it out here!

Cyber-Creativity: A Decalogue of Research Challenges

Hansika co-authored a paper titled ‘Cyber-Creativity: A Decalogue of Research Challenges.’ Read more here!

Review of Black Mirror Season 7- Revenge in an Alternate Reality

Hansika wrote a blog reviewing Black Mirror season 7 from a gender and creativity perspective. Read more here!

When Superstitious Beliefs Cause Original Harm

Hansika and Apoorva wrote about ‘When Superstitious Beliefs Cause Original Harm.’ Read more here!

Why AI Requires a Resilient Internet

Anirudh and Abhishek wrote an article on ‘Why AI Requires a Resilient Internet.’ Read more here!

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Born to Lead or Taught to Lead? Understanding Leadership Development
Farhan Rasool
Born to Lead or Taught to Lead? Understanding Leadership Development
Farhan Rasool

This article examines classical and modern leadership theories, demonstrating that effective leadership can emerge across disciplines and is not limited to politics. It proposes reforms to student unions, including issue-based departments, feedback systems, inclusive spaces, mentorship, and integrated training, to broaden participation and strengthen leadership. It concludes that restructured unions can become vital incubators for inclusive and socially responsible leadership.

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Farhan Rasool
The Kaveri Engine Saga
Sameer Chawla
The Kaveri Engine Saga
Sameer Chawla

After four decades of ups and downs and incremental breakthroughs, the engine, which once was the country's hope for powering the LCA Tejas, has been modified to power the IUCAV (remotely piloted strike aircraft).

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Sameer Chawla
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Decolonizing Cross-Cultural Psychology Webinar Series
Jan 24
Decolonizing Cross-Cultural Psychology Webinar Series

This webinar series, sponsored by the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology (IACCP), aims to critically reimagine the approach toward cross-cultural research conducted in psychology and allied disciplines. Held online across four weekends (Jan-Feb 2026), we have four experts joining us to help decolonise cross-cultural research.

Don't have time to attend a workshop at Prayogshala? Join our Digital Courses instead! 

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Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning
Oct 12
Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning

Monk Prayogshala presents a digital certificate course on Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning

Behavioral Economics: An Introduction
Oct 11
Behavioral Economics: An Introduction

Monk Prayogshala presents a digital certificate course on Behavioral Economics.

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🧠 Can AI be trusted in mental health crises? Hansika Kapoor shares her take on ‘AI Chatbots Give Inconsistent Responses to Suicide-Related Questions’ — a PsyPost study that raises serious concerns about AI's unpredictable behavior
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📢 Hansika Kapoor was a guest on The Science of Creativity podcast! In this episode, Keith Sawyer talks with Dr. Hansika Kapoor about the psychology of dark creativity and how people get good ideas to do bad things. 🎧 Listen to it through the link