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Should We Ban Smartphones for Our Kids? A Neurobiological Perspective

Adolescent brain development diagram showing prefrontal cortex maturation

Should we ban smartphones for kids? Developmental pediatrician Dr. Ramakanta Mahapatra explains the neurobiological differences between a pre-pubertal brain (<12) and an adolescent brain (13+), dopamine loops, and why a 1-year delay protects neural architecture.

Everyone is replaceable

“Mein pal do pal ka shayar hun.” from movie ‘Kabhie Kabhie‘ मैं पल दो पल का शायर हूँपल दो पल मेरी कहानी हैपल दो पल मेरी हस्ती हैपल दो पल मेरी जवानी हैमैं पल दो पल का शायर हूँ “Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon” is a popular song from the 1976 Hindi filmContinue reading “Everyone is replaceable”

Rains in Buddha Park

July 2026 : Rains fell. Morning broke as I stepped into Buddha Park that day—and my world simply stopped.Before me, a masterpiece. Nature’s brush, dipping deep into emerald. Every leaf green. Every stone washed clean.A soft drizzle fell. Pitter-patter. The quiet was punctuated only by a restless cuckoo. Then, it too went silent. The rainContinue reading “Rains in Buddha Park”

The Chair

Ornate throne covered in mist inside ancient dilapidated stone building

Mein Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon Sahir Ludhianvi was known for his fierce ego. Amitabh Bachchan is known for his famous baritone. In this song, Amitabh wasn’t just playing a character; he was channeling Sahir’s real-world worldview- Mein Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon. “You are temporary”Tomorrow, someone better may replace you.Accept it. KalContinue reading “The Chair”