The pictorial shorthand of emojis is perfect for small phone screens. It has also sprawled into a lexicon rich in metaphor and humor.

Emoji add a new depth to communications, but what of their cultural impact? Keith Houston's Face with Tears of Joy offers some answers ...

The game ended, and I was on the field looking for people to hug. I was really happy. It was a genuine feeling of joy. Our PR guy grabbed me and told me I needed to do the on-field interview with CBS.

Sumalatha Vasudeva, Psychologist, BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Bengaluru, explained the reason behind tears of joy. Vasudeva said, “Tears of joy serve as a profound expression of extreme emotion.

Crying tears of joy has a purpose. They can help you keep your emotional balance. People who cry from happiness when they’re overwhelmed can actually recover better from the original feeling ...