The Hindu Huddle on Campus Tackles 27 Students' Internet-Era Mental Health Challenges Ahead of June 5 Conclave
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Updated · The Hindu · May 26
The Hindu Huddle on Campus Tackles 27 Students' Internet-Era Mental Health Challenges Ahead of June 5 Conclave
3 articles · Updated · The Hindu · May 26
Khaja Bandanawaz University hosted The Hindu Huddle on Campus on Tuesday, bringing experts, faculty and students together to address psychological strains linked to the internet era.
Vice-Chancellor Ali Raza Moosvi framed the event as a defense of democratic dialogue, saying India’s tradition of argument and discussion has weakened and must be revived across ideological divides.
Vikram Murali of The Hindu Group said the campus series is a precursor to The Hindu Huddle in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6, designed to engage young people on society, education, technology and mental health.
Twenty-seven students from across the university applied to join the discussion, and a judging panel selected six participants based on clarity of thought, articulation, confidence and depth of understanding.
Speakers tied the campus event to a broader goal of keeping public conversation alive, with references ranging from Amartya Sen’s The Argumentative Indian to Aristotle, Buddha and Basavanna.
While India champions global digital dialogue, why does it lead the world in internet shutdowns and was this contradiction addressed?
Beyond academic debate, what concrete design changes can tech companies implement to combat the loneliness their platforms fuel?