Boost to Metro Rail: The plan proposes to expand the Chennai Metro Rail network, which now spans 54 kilometres. New corridors are planned to increase connectivity. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH The Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) recently released its Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP). According to the CUMTA’s study, transport problems, especially road congestion, … Read more
A representative illustration of the earth’s Hadean protocrust as it took shape. | Photo Credit: Image created with ChatGPT The Hadean protocrust is the name for the earth’s crust — its outermost layer — when it first formed. The ‘Hadean’ prefix refers to the planet’s first geologic aeon. At this time, within 200 million years … Read more
Fungal infections (mycoses) are a growing public health concern in India, affecting various body parts and posing risks of drug resistance if not managed properly, especially in vulnerable populations. The burden of serious fungal infections in India mostly includes mucormycosis — often called black fungus, aspergillosis — primarily affecting the lungs, but can also involve other … Read more
Dysthymia is common, according to research, but its epidemiology is not studied enough, and it often goes undiagnosed and untreated | Photograph used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images A therapy memoir by Korean author Baek Sehee, ‘I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki’, has, in recent years, sparked … Read more
To maintain liver health, consider making simple yet effective changes, such as improving your diet, increasing physical activity, and reducing alcohol consumption | Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Fatty liver disease is becoming one of the most common health issues in today’s fast-paced world. Once considered a concern mostly … Read more
Last week marked 25 years of fashion weeks in India, and that would include Mumbai’s Bollywood powered Lakmé Fashion Week (LFW) and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) supported Delhi Fashion Week. Just for comparison: Paris is in its 52nd year, Milan in its 66th, and New York, in its current format, is in the … Read more
With AI reshaping how students complete assignments, authentic assessment is more important than ever. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping education, offering personalised learning, efficiency, and accessibility. For students, AI provides individualised support; for faculty, it streamlines administrative tasks allowing them more time to focus on student success. While it holds … Read more
Space, the ultimate frontier, has fascinated humankind for centuries. Yet, for decades, it remained an arena dominated by men. However, that is changing, and women have been steadily carving their rightful place in the cosmos. The return of veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams from a challenging 286-day extended stay aboard the International Space Station has … Read more
A woman can shift her stress response from her instinctive maternal ‘tend and defend’ and upgrade it to the destructive ‘fight mode’. | Photo Credit: Getty Images I watched the Republic Day parade on television on January 26, showcasing India’s firepower and hair-raising aerobatics with great pride. The demonstration of such military might is aimed … Read more
Embracing skill-focused training — supported by internships and hands-on projects — can open doors in industries that no longer prioritise degrees. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto For years, the prevailing message by educators has been that higher education is the only path to a secure future. College is celebrated as the gateway to prosperity. However, … Read more