Badampudi, a small village in Eluru district about 100 kilometres from Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, has been facing tough times after the outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in the first week of February. The narrow lanes of the village, usually bustling with farmers tending to their poultry, now stand eerily silent. A red flag … Read more
The three most common phases of matter or visible in this image: the solid earth, the liquid water, and a vaporous mist encircling the waterfall. | Photo Credit: Joshua Sortin Condensed matter physics is one of the largest, most active branches of contemporary physics research. Simply speaking, scientists in this field study the properties and … Read more
The Vikatan magazine’s website was blocked following publication of a cartoon featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: vikatan.com The story so far: The website of the Tamil magazine, Vikatan, was rendered inaccessible for several readers on February 15, after the BJP’s Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai sent a letter to L. Murugan, the Minister of … Read more
Studying while working involves balancing work, study, and personal life. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Pursuing an MBA is often seen as a full-time commitment; a step into a world of case studies, group projects, and networking events. However, a 2023 Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) report shows that nearly 60% of MBA students globally … Read more
The story so far: Ratings agency S&P on Friday upgraded Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB)’s ratings to ‘BBB’ from ‘BBB-’ after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted restrictions that barred the private lender from onboarding new customers and issuing fresh credit cards. Elaborating on the rationale, it held that the private lender was “well positioned” … Read more
A 10-year-old boy in front of his destroyed home at Jabalia in northern Gaza Strip. | Photo Credit: AFP Over the last year, I remained outraged at the heart-rending images streaming in of children buried alive under rubble, mothers screaming over their dead babies and thousands starving. The dreams of the young are sadly buried … Read more
Wroclaw gnomes on the Penitents Bridge between towers of St. Mary Magdalene’s Church. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Wroclaw’s dwarfs offer a unique way to explore this fascinating city while showcasing the power of peaceful and humorous protest in shaping its narrative. Last November, I had the opportunity to travel to the Polish city. Over … Read more
Crows can sometimes surprise humans with their behaviour. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto This is the story of a friend who has never ceased to be astonished at the memory of the way a murder of crows behaved in her backyard. She has recounted it more than once, exclaiming that the noun “birdbrain” should have … Read more
In theatre, the story as narrated and played out in front of the eyes leads to the world building process | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Theatre, in all its versions, is a celebration of the grand, the austere and the mundane in our lives. The dedication of the artists, the stage director, the technician and … Read more
Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and DMK’s allies party leaders protest against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the imposition of Hindi Language at the Collectorate in Chennai. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The story so far: The Union Government has withheld ₹2,152 crore in funds due to Tamil Nadu under the Samagra Shiksha … Read more