As global urbanisation accelerates, the imperative to prioritise urban design that accommodates diverse demographics becomes increasingly clear. Among these demographic groups, the youngest members of society — children — are mostly left out in urban planning discussions. Urban spaces profoundly influence children’s development and well-being, necessitating a heightened focus on child-friendly cities globally. Much more … Read more
Three days have passed since a mob attacked dozens of shops and houses at Ghoshpara market in the Samsherganj area of Murshidabad district in West Bengal. The remnants of violence are everywhere. All that is left on the road leading to the Samsherganj police station are shards of broken glass, pieces of plastic and wooden … Read more
What is Aryabhata? Named after an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer (5th Century), Aryabhata was India’s first satellite. Launched from Kapustin Yar with the help of the Soviets on April 19, 1975, the launch of this indigenously-built satellite marked the beginning of India’s space age. The successful launch meant that India became just the 11th … Read more
Ephemeral, meaning lasting for a very short time. A word that has been recently going viral for being said by actor Joju George in the Malayalam movie Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal. Before diving into a philosophical idea like Stoicism, it is important to understand certain words similar to the one above. Stoicism emerged in Athens during a … Read more
‘Judiciary and democracy’ The Vice-President of India’s strong lines against the Supreme Court of India are unwarranted as what the Court has done is strictly according to the provisions of the Constitution. The timelines actually apply to the chain after the Assembly has made its considered decision. V. Padmanabhan, Bengaluru The use of phrases such … Read more
‘The judgment of the Supreme Court of India can be called a landmark one’ | Photo Credit: AP The judgment of the Supreme Court of India, on April 8, 2025, namely, The State Of Tamil Nadu vs The Governor of Tamilnadu and Anr., can be called a landmark one as it has brought greater clarity … Read more
‘India’s logistics sector is on the brink of a transformation, and decarbonisation is the key to ensuring sustainable growth’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Viksit Bharat is not just a vision. It is a commitment to having a stronger, self-reliant India by 2047. At its core lies inclusive development, ensuring that growth reaches every citizen, … Read more
Meet Rinku, also known as Dr. Dog, who works with children at Saraswati Kendra, a school for children with special needs, in Chennai. These children face challenges such as learning disabilities, autism, and dyslexia, and the school uses animal-assisted therapy to help them develop social and behavioral skills. When Rinku, who has been the Dr. … Read more
‘Vandharai vazhaveikkum Chennai’ is a popular saying in Tamil. Elaborately translated, it means a Chennai that helps every visitor find a life. At times, the nomenclature Chennai is replaced with Tamil Nadu, just to reflect a State that has welcomed diverse communities to its shores, plains and hills. Mahendra Singh Dhoni neatly ties into this … Read more
Chasing dreams can be exhausting. Especially when they contain within them the promise of fulfilment or completion, and seem to remain just out of reach. For Rory McIlroy, the dream of winning the Masters on Augusta’s magical greens — and completing the career Grand Slam — had begun to assume the proportions of an anxiety-inducing … Read more