Contemplative Whiz

                       The new Netflix documentary‐drama “The Social Dilemma,” is about how technology firms  have influenced human psychology with disastrous effects for our society, is unlikely to have an  impact on these companies’ profit lines.              A new Netflix documentary‐drama called The Social Dilemma has encouraged some social  media users to deactivate their accounts, but it’s unlikely to make a difference in the tech  behemoths it tackles.           Since its premiere on Netflix, Indie wire has praised “The Social Dilemma” as “perhaps the  only best clear, concise, and genuinely disturbing critique of social media ever created in part,” while  tech analyst Benedict Evans has criticised the video as “deceptive and factually incorrect.”        The documentary “The Social Dilemma” looks at how the...

             Photo Credit : Curly Tales             Since the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was announced, we had an unprecedented change in the way we organize ourselves socially and in our daily routine. Children and adolescents were also greatly impacted by the abrupt withdrawal from school, social life and outdoor activities. Some of them also experienced domestic violence growing. The stress they are subjected to directly impacts their mental health on account of increased anxiety, changes in their diets and in school dynamics. Children are not the face of this pandemic. But they risk being among its biggest victims, as children’s lives are nonetheless being changed in profound ways. All children, of all ages, and in all countries, are being affected, in particular by the socio-economic impacts and, in some cases, by mitigation meas...

Photo Credit : News Live TV                The annual homecoming of Maa Durga is the one event that connects all Indians, especially Bengalis. From Los Angeles to London, Paris to Perth, Bengalis and all those who crave the sights, scents, and sounds of pujo prepare for the days of revelry and devotion in September-October. Dhaak, shiuli flowers, adda, and an endless supply of biryani, fish fry, and luchi, as well as kosha mangsho, are all on the menu. Apart from soaking up the festive atmosphere with friends and family, Durga Puja is also about having fun and frolic. As the last of the monsoon clouds dissipate, leaving bright blue skies and a chill in the air, it’s fair to say that the Bengalis’ spirits, like that the kaashphool fronds swaying on river banks, begin to sway in the cool breeze. Every Bong looks forward to the festival all year, whether it’s for the delight of shopping for new outfits, indulging in exquisite food, or partying in ful...