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Hand-picked by Satyavadan Prakhya · Updated November 2, 2026 · 46 links
Our favourite everyday links in one place – the best study videos, yoga and meditation for focus, AI tools for studying, creative apps, news, and handy sites for Indian families abroad. For study courses, exam prep and books, see our study resources. Then come back and focus with the free study timer.
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🤖 AI study tools
Free and freemium AI tools that help you research, summarise and understand faster.
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NotebookLMFree
Upload your notes or PDFs and ask questions, get summaries and audio overviews.
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GeminiFree plan
Google's AI assistant – explain a topic, check your reasoning or plan revision.
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PerplexityFree plan
An AI answer engine that shows its sources, so you can check them.
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RecallFree plan
Save articles and videos and get AI summaries in your own knowledge base.
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Google TranslateFree
Translate text, documents and web pages – handy for studying in a second language.
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UdemyPaid
Affordable practical courses on coding, design, exams and more.
📺 Top 10 study videos on YouTube
Ten talks that change how you study – watch one in a break, then put it into practice in your next session.
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A psychology professor's classic lecture on studying in short focused blocks and active recall.
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Focused vs diffuse thinking, procrastination and the Pomodoro Technique, from the creator of the world's most popular online course.
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Evidence-based revision tips: active recall and spaced repetition explained simply.
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Learn faster by explaining a topic in simple words, with a worked example.
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What happens in your brain when you practise, and how to practise for any skill.
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How to get good at anything new with about 20 hours of deliberate practice.
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Why sleep before and after studying is essential for memory.
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The growth mindset: why 'not yet' beats 'failed'.
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Why passion and perseverance predict success more than talent.
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The author of Atomic Habits on building small study habits that compound.
🧘 Yoga, meditation and calm
Short sessions to reset your body and mind between study blocks – or to calm exam nerves.
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A gentle full-body home session – no experience needed.
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Release a stiff neck, back and hips after long hours at the desk.
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A calming guided meditation for exam stress.
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Fits perfectly into a Pomodoro short break.
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A guided mindfulness session to start your study day.
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SadhguruChannel
Talks on focus and wellbeing, plus guided practices such as Isha Kriya.
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The Art of LivingChannel
Guided breathing (pranayama), meditation and yoga.
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Yoga with KassandraChannel
Short yin yoga and morning routines for every level.
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Lofi GirlChannel
Calm lofi music, streaming live – a favourite background for studying.
🎨 Creative tools
Make study wallpapers, motivational screens and short videos.
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CapCut AIFree plan
AI video and photo editing – great for school projects and study vlogs.
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Turn a goal or quote into a phone or desktop wallpaper.
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Cutout.Pro AI WallpaperFree plan
Generate custom wallpapers with AI.
⏰ Clocks and stopwatches
Simple extras to use alongside our study timer.
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A full-screen flip clock to keep on a second screen.
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Online StopwatchFree
A simple browser stopwatch for timed practice questions.
📰 News and current affairs
Stay updated for general knowledge, interviews and competitive exams.
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BBC NewsFree
Global news on BBC's official YouTube channel.
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MintFree + paid
Indian business, economy and financial news.
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Business StandardFree + paid
Indian business and markets news.
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CNBC-TV18 LiveFree
English business news, live on YouTube.
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CNN MarketsFree
Global markets and economy news.
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Republic WorldFree
Indian national news.
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EenaduFree
Telugu news from India's largest Telugu daily.
🏠 For Indian families abroad
Everyday links for families living in Saudi Arabia and travelling home to India.
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IRCTCOfficial
Book Indian Railways train tickets for trips home.
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India Post Payments BankOfficial
India Post's payments bank – services for family back in India.
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Amazon IndiaShop
Order books, stationery and gifts for delivery in India.
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Study supplies and books delivered in KSA.
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Online shopping in Saudi Arabia, often with fast delivery.
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eXtraShop
Laptops, tablets and electronics in Saudi Arabia.
🙏 Spiritual and devotional
A calm start before a study session.
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TTD SVBC LiveFree
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams' official live channel.
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Bhakti TV LiveFree
Telugu devotional channel, live on YouTube.
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Sripada Srivallabha SamsthanamOfficial
Pithapuram temple and trust website.
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