The UK’s recent move to impose a social media ban for children under 16 has ignited a fierce global debate, drawing in everyone from anxious parents to tech policy experts. At the heart of the conversation is a fundamental tension: how do we protect the next generation from the dark side of the digital world without stripping them of the agency they need to navigate modern life? Professor Sander van der Linden, a renowned social psychologist from Cambridge University, recently weighed in on the complexity of this issue. He acknowledges that while the government’s protective instincts are well-intentioned, the execution…

At a recent commemorative event in Udaipur marking the birth anniversary of the legendary Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a spirited address regarding India’s trajectory on the global stage. Speaking to a crowd gathered to honor the historic legacy of the Battle of Haldighati, Bhagwat cautioned that India’s current ascent is being met with significant resistance. He alleged that internal and external actors are orchestrating a deliberate campaign of misinformation, weaving false narratives and spreading skewed reports specifically designed to undermine the country’s growth. According to Bhagwat, although these detractors possess formidable advantages—including greater financial resources,…