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People attempt to push out a car from a waterlogged road after heavy rains, at Sai layout in Bengaluru, on May 19, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI For long-time residents of Bengaluru, it is beginning to feel like there is too much happening all at once. There are talks of extending Namma Metro to neighbouring … Read more

CDS statement, fog clears The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s statement, that an unspecified number of India’s fighter jets were downed during the hostilities with Pakistan in May, is sure to give ammunition to the Opposition parties and their earlier claims (Page 1, June 1). The Government could have avoided this embarrassing … Read more

The data on India’s economic performance in 2024-25, released on Friday, have something for everybody. Those with an optimistic outlook can rejoice at the seemingly robust growth in the fourth quarter. Pessimists can despair over the four-year low annual growth figure. The realist’s assessment, however, is that there is cause for some restrained celebration, and … Read more

The decision by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Assam government to issue arms licences to “eligible” indigenous communities in remote and vulnerable areas in the State is fraught with danger. The State government seems to suggest that indigenous communities living in the border areas abutting Bangladesh are vulnerable and that armed licences would be a deterrent … Read more

Universities are facing an unprecedented challenge. While in India the challenge has been growing over the last three decades, in the United States, it has erupted since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. The challenge has been growing elsewhere too as society’s expectations from universities are changing. The Trump administration is freezing $3.2 … Read more

This isolation is not just a byproduct of the profession; it is a deeply ingrained aspect of the role of a judge. | Photo Credit: SREEJITH R. KUMAR The life of a serving judge is often cloaked in an aura of dignity and authority, but beneath this exterior lies a profound solitude that few outside the judiciary … Read more

The main tool that the personal bubble is created with is the revered earpiece. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The walkers’ morning routine begin only after they firmly don their headphones or earphones. As soon as the gadgets are on, a virtual bubble is formed with the song defining its boundary. As they hit the … Read more

Parents are concerned about their children’s dependence on screens, noting difficulty in maintaining eye contact and meaningful conversations. | Photo Credit: Getty Images In today’s digital age, smartphones have become an integral part of life, transforming family communication, especially among adolescents. With India’s adolescent population reaching 253 million, understanding how digital media influences their relationships … Read more

Hands that were put to useful skills once are now mostly engaged in browsing the phone. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto I am a senior citizen, aged 65 and retired. I am in a WhatsApp group, essentially meant to stay connected with old friends. All my friends are of my age, and many older to … Read more

A simple greeting can lead to a joyful conversation. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Even in the rush of routines, it’s the unplanned moments that bring us joy. You’re on a train journey, and the person sitting opposite you asks, “Excuse me, which station are you getting off at?” That simple question sparks a conversation. … Read more