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Smartphones must not diminish potential

Children are widely regarded as the architects of our future. Yet, as a teacher of science and mathematics, I am increasingly concerned that a silent crisis is unfolding among the very generation expected to lead tomorrow's world.

Resilience

The emphasis of modern environmental policy has been on prevention. Governments, international institutions and activists have rightly focused on reducing emissions, protecting ecosystems and slowing the pace of climate change.

Uneasy Allies

Wars often reveal the strength of alliances. Their endings reveal something more important: who ultimately gets to define the peace.

West Bengal’s wastelands

While one gets to learn about Central PSEs quite often through news items and media articles, the state public sector enterprises (SPSEs) mostly remain beyond the radar of public scrutiny.

Shock tactics

The recent plunge in UK consumer confidence serves as a stark reminder of the delicate balance between fiscal responsibility and maintaining public morale.

China Retirement

China's move to raise the retirement age, the first adjustment since the 1950s, is a critical response to an escalating demographic and economic crisis.

Distressed Soil~I

Goitre, alternately spelled as goiter, is a non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency is the primary cause of goitre.

Consensus vital for simultaneous polls

The Modi government has decided to bring the controversial 'One Nation One Poll' Bill to Parliament in the next session. The timing was excellent as it was announced on the day the Prime Minister completed 100 days in office in his third term.