Kozhikode’s history has deep literary roots

Stringent discipline and control may fail to address the deeper emotional needs of children these days

Teachers must strike the right balance to foster inclusivity and bridge the cultural, linguistic and learning gaps

The mind can be a double-edge sword, serving up both good and bad memories

More human development means more purchasing power and more demand for products

Untimely death is scary because it may shatter the lives of the living

Not glossing over defects, but making a building stand out

The efficient and expressive symbols have led to a decline in the use of formal communication techniques

The machine was a precious possession, a symbol of hard work and determination

Change should start from home, from education system

Haven of peace, life-giver to many birds, fish, and other organisms

A Bengali raised in Jharkhand with a yen for celebrating Onam

There is a gentle breeze that blows ever so often from the Kunda Betta and the old trees sway gently, as if in sheer delight

Lying often results in guilt, anxiety, or the fear of being caught

Treat mental health like an “account” with regular deposits of nurturing habits, thoughts, and actions

Why do we descend to the misogynistic use of ‘girlish’ and ‘womanly’ as labels to demean some of the complex disciplines?

Work on building your network, wear a smile and genuinely thank those who assist in your daily work

Much, if it’s of the place you have grown up in

It’s no longer about confining women to the kitchen; it subtly disguises itself as praise for how well women juggle careers and family

Talking on the mobile phone while driving is tempting fate

Recognise it as the beginning of a new chapter in a woman’s life

They may seem inextricably intertwined, but their relationship is a complex interplay of a myriad forces

Doing easy things is wired into our psyche, but that is not enough

While there should not be judgments on what is good or bad, time, space and context determine what is acceptable or not

Sartorial preferences change from one era to another

How a simple fix was given the go-by and how it led to worries

Exploring the dream of crossing the borders brought on by inquisitiveness and curiosity

When public transport is inadequate or absent, it can heighten risks of violence and restrict access

Worried over why the unread collection is larger than the read ones

Whether working or not working, during daytime or at night, indoors or outdoors, they have the right to life and dignity

Aspirational India likes to flaunt snazzy cars, unmindful of the cost to environment

Interview with early-career scientists in astronomy and quantitative ecology

Interview with early-career scientists in immunology and neuroscience

Interview with early-career scientists in psychology and oceanography

Physics World book experts Matin Durrani and Tushna Commissariat discuss the themes and trends that surround some of the best popular-physics books of 2017, before announcing the winner of our annual book award

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Bas Raaymakers describes how MRI can help target tumours with improved accuracy

Katia Parodi describes an innovative technique for improving ion-beam therapy

Simon Cherry explains why the EXPLORER project will revolutionize medical imaging

While Yediyurappa denied the allegation and called it ‘politically motivated’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, quoting The Hindu report, said it vindicated their earlier stand

Though Sandur has been the hotbed of mining activities, often hitting the headlines for illegal mining, this issue is barely resonating in the campaign

There were more than 15 delays, and six flights diverted

BJP leaders from various backward class communities are entrusted with the task of micro-managing voters, since JD (S) lacks many such leaders in its ranks

Several auto drivers’ unions made an appeal to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy

DSEL has developed a separate app to conduct aided schools teachers’ recruitment transparently

Tourism Ministry to promote the event beyond State

The drive will entail establishing special ‘May I Help You’ counters manned by railway staff near ticket booking counters