Calls to ban social media for kids, a looming agri crisis, and LIGO in limbo
First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Soumyarendra Barik about why states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are considering banning social media for children, following the example set by Australia. We look at how such a ban might work in India and what the Centre and tech companies are saying about the proposal.…
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