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Silent scam, stolen soul

Service users at SCARF, a mental health institution, participate in Waiting Room Theatre, a unique initiative where they stage performances for fellow service users and caregivers to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about mental health. | Photo Credit: M. VEDHAN It’s an ordinary Friday morning at the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), a mental health institution, … Read more

This year, the OED has borrowed from Malaysia, Norway, Japan, and the Philippines. | Photo Credit: Getty Images At a dinner once, I sat next to a person who turned to me with, “Can I have some more juice please?” when he meant gravy. Ignoring for the moment the kind of circles I move in, … Read more

Online education must evolve to meet the needs of learners and employers alike. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto Online education was once seen as a game-changer, promising accessibility, flexibility, and borderless learning. Platforms like SWAYAM, Coursera, edX, and Udemy have expanded learning opportunities for millions. However, low completion rates remain a major challenge. In India, … Read more

Voices of dissonance over the absence of elected representatives have been rising from more than 9,500 village panchayats in 28 districts of Tamil Nadu. Their primary focus is on the neglect of basic amenities. Though having no elected rural local bodies is nothing new, activists and residents are worried that the gap should not be … Read more

Sparrows have become rare in urban areas. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Of the many birds, the tiny house sparrows had caught my imagination in my school-going years. A flock of sparrows have turned my tiled house into their abode unauthorisedly and refused to vacate. They felt as if they too have a minor share … Read more

Theoretically, a doctor of modern medicine cannot be a theist but I see that there are many reasons for him to be. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The major argument of practising doctors of modern medicine against alternative systems of medicine is the “lack of scientific evidence”. Modern medicine is built on the bedrock of … Read more

Seniors should allow the younger generation space to lead their own lives. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Do you want to capture the nuances of the evolving relationship of seniors with adult children? When the children are young, these relationships are often warm and supportive. However, as the children grow more independent, usually around age … Read more

Social media platform X has sued the Union government in the Karnataka High Court for the SAHYOG portal, which it says is a “censorship portal” | Photo Credit: Reuters The story so far: Social media platform X has sued the Union government in the Karnataka High Court for the SAHYOG portal, which it says is a “censorship … Read more

Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far:In a report to Parliament, its Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has sought a comprehensive review of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework to eliminate “unnecessary procedures and requirements” that can complicate compliance. It called for a “revamped GST 2.0” to be considered after consultations … Read more