Mental Health
The mental health of students is a development imperative—and we have what's needed to secure it
The country can leverage its digital public infrastructure and involve trained teachers in a programme designed to safeguard the mental well-being of students. For India to meet its goals, it must help its under-25s fulfil their potential.
4 min read10 Jun 2026Let's not overload the Indian school curriculum with causes that are dear to us—it’s heavy enough
It’s true that children must learn much that’s not part of the regular school syllabus. But India’s education system should focus on doing fewer things well rather than act as champions of various causes, worthy as they may be.
4 min read10 Jun 2026Japanese proverb of the day: ‘The winds of tomorrow will blow tomorrow’; meaning, why it still matters & more
This proverb is a gentle command to live in the present moment. It reminds us that tomorrow is an entirely separate entity with its own energy, its own circumstances
2 min read7 Jun 2026Rest is more than sleep: Why so many adults feel emotionally drained
Rest means choosing to mono-task and focus on fun, a hobby or being outdoors without scrolling or taking photos
3 min read3 Jun 2026California murder-suicide: Six-day-old baby girl among four found dead; here's what we know
Four people, including a six-day-old baby and a two-year-old child, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in California's North Hills. Investigators believe a woman in her 30s fatally shot the victims before taking her own life. Authorities are awaiting autopsy results.
2 min read31 May 2026How ChatGPT has become a space for people to open up emotionally, vent, reflect and talk through personal issues
People are turning to ChatGPT for emotional support, personal advice and “therapy-like” conversations. Studies and discussions and user accounts show people using AI chatbots to vent, reflect and process emotions highlighting how AI is evolving beyond productivity into everyday emotional life.
2 min read28 May 202618-year-old NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Karnataka, father says, ‘feelings in her mind about writing exam again’
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Bhagyashree, committed suicide in Karnataka's Kalaburagi.
2 min read24 May 2026As Trump admin continues crackdown on immigrants, suicide cases rise in ICE detention centers: Report
As Trump administration continues with its crackdown on immigrants in the US, a new report has revealed that at least five suicide cases have been reported inside ICE facilities across the country. The number also highlights the conditions of detainees and the detention facilities
3 min read23 May 2026‘Should I Marry a Murderer?’ has left audiences stunned but what they saw wasn’t all that bizarre
A new documentary series about a woman who finds out her fiancé was a murderer but can’t quit the relationship has taken viewers aback. Perhaps they need lessons on real-world human behaviour. Here’s what psychology research says.
3 min read21 May 2026The hidden struggles of your 40s: Why midlife feels so overwhelming
In our 40s, there’s a shift in perspective; we grow more pragmatic, say ‘no’ directly and state our needs clearly
3 min read20 May 2026Wait for it…
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