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The Hindu Huddle on Campus edition at Amity University will focus on the theme: “Do platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm students’ mental health more than they help?” In an era dominated by constant notifications, endless scrolling, and shrinking attention spans, meaningful conversations have never been more important. Recognising the need to create spaces for dialogue, debate, and critical thinking among the youth, The Hindu is bringing its flagship youth engagement platform — The Hindu Huddle on Campus — to Amity University, Bengaluru on June 3.As a precursor to The Hindu Huddle, the acclaimed thought leadership conclave of The Hindu, the ‘Huddle on Campus’ series is designed to engage young minds through powerful discussions on issues shaping society, education, politics, technology, and mental health.The upcoming edition at Amity University will focus on the timely and relevant theme: “Do platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm students’ mental health more than they help?”The session aims to create an open floor for students to reflect on how platforms such as Instagram and TikTok influence self-esteem, emotional well-being, social interactions, productivity, and overall mental health, while also examining the opportunities they create for learning, creativity, and community building. The event will bring together students for an engaging exchange of ideas and perspectives.The conversations at Huddle on Campus will also serve as a gateway to the flagship two-day The Hindu Huddle conclave scheduled to take place in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6. Outstanding and highly engaging students from the campus edition will get an opportunity to showcase their ideas, perspectives, and talent at the main Huddle platform alongside some of the country’s leading thinkers, policymakers, and industry leaders.The initiative is presented by Sami-Sabinsa Group as the Presenting Partner. The event is co-powered by the Government of Telangana, and being held in association with Khaja Bandanawaz University.The event is further supported by:• Larsen & Toubro – Associate Partner • Apollo Hospitals – Associate Partner • IIM Sirmaur – Associate Partner • TAFE – Associate Partner • Wizzmoni – Associate Partner • Uttarakhand Government – Associate Partner • Casagrand – Realty Partner • Amity University Bengaluru – University Partner • Harrow International School Bengaluru – Education Partner. Published - June 02, 2026 11:54 am IST

Will D.K. Shivakumar continue to hold charge of Bengaluru Development portfolio as Chief Minister? According to sources, while Mr. Shivakumar is keen to retain the portfolio, there has been strong pushback from Congress Ministers in the city. They argue Bengaluru Development needs a full-time Minister.The names of senior Ministers from the city like Ramalinga Reddy, K.J. George, who had held the ministry earlier, and Krishna Byre Gowda are doing the rounds for the post. “His personal brand has been too tied up with Bengaluru over the past three years. He has initiated several big ticket projects, and it is to his credit that he saw through the restructuring of the city’s governance into multiple corporations and the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). He sees the upcoming GBA elections when his efforts will bear fruit. So he will try his best to keep charge of Bengaluru himself,” said an activist, who has worked closely with Mr. Shivakumar over the last three years. However, a former Minister pointed out that as Chief Minister, Mr. Shivakumar would be the chairman of GBA and continue to drive the department, even if someone else holds charge.“Over the past three years, Mr. Shivakumar has set the agenda for Bengaluru and even started key big ticket projects like tunnel roads, Peripheral Ring Road, etc. With Mr. Shivakumar as Chief Minister, there will be no deviation from this agenda possible. So whether he will hold charge of Bengaluru Development or not may not change much,” he said. Published - May 31, 2026 09:52 pm IST