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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.

Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna

Sri Krishna Janmashtami also known as Gokulashtami is a grand festival celebrated with passionate fervour by devotees all over India and abroad to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, in Dapar, one of the four Yugas in Hinduism.

Securing Ties

India’s strategic interests in South Asia have always been intricately linked with its relationship with Bangladesh. Over the past 15 years, the India-Bangladesh partnership flourished under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s leadership.

Census Reset

The resumption of India’s population census, expected to begin in September, marks a pivotal moment for the nation.

Lower Fed rates could reduce deflation risks

August for central bankers is Jackson Hole month, when the Kansas Federal Reserve Bank has invited leading central bankers, finance ministers, academic professionals and financial market participants since 1974 to discuss current international trends and central bank policy issues in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The Sunita factor in AAP politics

Some leaders emerge during elections, such as Lok Sabha or Assembly polls. One such person is 59-year-old Sunita, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. She has become a crucial link between her jailed husband and the party.