In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often treated as a luxury rather than a necessity. Long working hours, endless digital distractions, and the pressure to remain constantly productive have created a culture where sacrificing sleep is sometimes worn as a badge of honour. Yet beneath this relentless pursuit of success lies a growing public health […]
A generation ago, childhood was largely spent outdoors—playing in parks, riding bicycles, reading books, and learning through face-to-face interactions. Today, childhood is increasingly unfolding behind glowing screens. From smartphones and tablets to online classrooms and streaming platforms, digital devices have become an inseparable part of growing up. While technology has transformed education and communication for
For generations, success has been defined by a familiar checklist: earn a good degree, secure a well-paying job, climb the corporate ladder, buy a house, and build a comfortable life. Today, many young professionals are achieving these milestones earlier than ever before. Yet beneath polished LinkedIn profiles, impressive job titles, and carefully curated social media
A new commentary has warned that India must urgently define clear strategic red lines in its neighbourhood after Bangladesh’s recent agreement with China over the Mongla Port. The development, involving the reported allotment of a 110‑acre economic zone at the port to a Chinese state‑owned enterprise, has raised concerns in New Delhi because the project
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has declared that the Teesta Master Plan will be implemented “at any cost,” calling it a national priority following his recent visit to China. The announcement comes after Beijing reaffirmed its support for the project, which has long drawn strategic concern in India due to its proximity to the Siliguri
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from 1–3 July for the 16th India‑Japan Annual Summit, but Assam—earlier expected to be part of the programme—has been dropped due to time constraints. Despite this, officials and analysts emphasise that Northeast India remains one of the strongest pillars of the India‑Japan strategic partnership, and its importance
Europe is in the grip of an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures rising to 41–43°C across Poland, Slovakia, Germany, Serbia and Romania. Several countries have broken all‑time records — Slovakia recorded 40.5°C, surpassing its previous high of 40.3°C set in 2007. The heat has moved eastward toward the Balkans and Ukraine, with Belgrade touching 38°C and
SONAMURA: A gang of thieves struck two houses in the Bejimara area late Sunday night, making off with a large quantity of rubber and a bicycle, despite both properties having concrete boundary walls and CCTV cameras installed. The affected residents have been identified as Sabbir Ahmed and a panchayat member named Akhtar. According to local
KARBOOK: A devastating fire gutted a residential house and kitchen at Jangta Toisha ADC Village in Karbook subdivision on Monday morning, causing an estimated loss of nearly ₹18 lakh, according to the affected family. The fire broke out around 9 AM at the residence of Chaitra Kumar Jamatia and spread rapidly through the house and
GOLAGHATI: Kanchanmala Lakshmichhara Ramkrishna Higher Secondary School, under Golaghati Assembly constituency, has come under scrutiny after parents alleged severe infrastructure deficiencies, including the absence of seating arrangements for mid-day meals and clean drinking water. When journalists visited the school on Monday morning, parents told media that students are forced to eat their mid-day meals standing
