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Time of India
14-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Tech fails to fill silence for the elderly; Report shows how digital age has spawned new challenges
NEW DELHI: Neelam Maini is 70 and did not own a mobile phone till she retired from a govt job in 2015. The smartphone came into her life as a gift from her children, who also became her mentors, introducing her to internet banking and the world of social media and WhatsApp. Ten years on, as vice-president of Sant Nagar Senior Citizens' Welfare Association that has 400 members on a WhatsApp group, Maini has found that even as the mobile phone has opened a world of communication, helping bridge the generational digital divide, it has also created a deeper problem for many urban elderly people. With the younger generation mostly hooked to their devices — laptops and phones— and social media, more and more elderly people are feeling lonely as their children and grandchildren have little time for deeper engagement with them. This clearly comes through in a survey by HelpAge India released on Friday, ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15. It reveals that a large number of senior citizens already struggling with loneliness and challenges of ageing now also have to contend with problems of the digital age. The survey, which focused on 'intergenerational dynamics and perceptions on ageing', draws on the experiences of 5,798 respondents that included youth and elderly people from 10 cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kanpur, Nagpur and Madurai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'Everyone is on the phone these days, even at the dining table, including elders. But parents feel hurt when they cannot have a meaningful conversation with children and grandchildren. At times, their family members have time to chat with them only on phone while on the way to work,' Maini told TOI , sharing this as one of the experiences of seniors, who yearn for face-to-face conversations with their kin. 'Children don't sit and talk anymore. They are always on their phones,' complained a senior citizen from Kolkata. 'They don't always listen, but when do they talk to us, it makes the day go better,' said an elderly person from Kanpur. 'I just stay silent these days. If we speak, they say we're complaining again,' bemoaned a senior from Madurai. The problem is not just inter-generational. 'We used to gossip with friends in the past. Now we scroll silently. Even loneliness has gone digital,' said another senior from Kolkata. The findings gain significance against the backdrop of India's population profile: as of 2025, approximately 12% of the Indian population is aged 60 and above, with the figure projected to rise to 19% by 2050. At the same time, India is home to the world's largest youth population, with over 365 million individuals aged 15–29 years. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
F1 is my only goal, but I know time is limited, says Kush Maini
Kush Maini (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: "There are more bad days than good days in sports," says Kush Maini. That one line from the 24-year-old aptly sums up how difficult it is to survive in the world of motorsport. But just as he was struggling to find momentum in the 2025 Formula Two season, came the victory of his life—at Monaco, late last month. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! It wasn't the first win of his F2 career. The Bengaluru lad's maiden win came at the Hungaroring last year. But winning at Monaco—becoming the first Indian ever to do so—marked a major moment of pride. Currently in his third season in the F1 feeder series, Maini knows that building on the Monaco success is crucial to landing an F1 seat. "I haven't shown the kind of performance that warrants a seat in F1. I'm fast enough, I've won races, but you need to fight for championships," said Maini, who currently sits 11th in the standings with 21 points. To put that into context, Gabriel Bortoleto—Maini's teammate last season—won the 2024 championship and is now racing in F1 with Sauber. He knows the clock is ticking as he chases an F1 seat. "F1 is my only goal, but I know time is limited. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4 måter å sjekke om du har råd til å pensjonere deg med 3 millioner kr Fisher Invest. Norden Undo If I had to put a timeframe, I'd say it has to happen within the next two years," said a hopeful Maini, who was promoted to Alpine F1 reserve driver at the start of the season. Virat Kohli's love for 'dhaba' food, priority for family & more | RCB bus driver shares stories Whenever Maini feels bogged down, he knows he has people in his corner to keep his spirits high. One of them is Gautam Singhania , chairman and managing director of Raymond, whose JK Racing has backed Maini for years. In fact, it was Singhania who convinced two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen to mentor the young racer. Maini's association with Hakkinen began just last year, but the Finnish legend has made a meaningful impact. "He's like my pillar. He's the guy who keeps pushing. He's a big reason I'm still so determined."
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First Post
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- First Post
Kush Maini creates history in Monaco: How is Formula 2 different than Formula 1
Kush Maini made history over the weekend by winning the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the first Indian driver to collect a win at the iconic street circuit in Monte Carlo. Here's how F2 differs from Formula 1, where the 24-year-old currently is a test driver with Alpine. read more Kush Maini made history over the weekend by pulling off a spectacular victory in the Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 24-year-old, who stormed to victory after starting from pole position, thus became the first Indian driver to collect a win at the iconic street circuit in Monte Carlo, located along the picturesque French Riviera. It certainly was a historic moment for Indian motorsport with Maini standing on top of the podium and the national anthem playing in the background at Circuit de Monaco, where business tycoon and automobile enthusiast Gautam Singhania was also among those present. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Maini, representing DAMS Lucas Oil, won the nerve-wracking 30-lap reverse-grid sprint race with a timing of 44:57.639, finishing 3.705 seconds ahead of Prema Racing's Gabriele Mini and 7.299 seconds ahead of Hitech TGR's Luke Browning. 'P1 and first Indian to win at Monaco. It's a great honour and a dream come true, really. We keep believing,' Maini said after collecting his second Formula 2 victory, having previously won the Feature Race in Jeddah last year. His victory comes two months after he had joined the Alpine team as their reserve driver for the ongoing Formula 1 season. And while his heroics in Monaco certainly fill Indian motorsport fans with hope, Maini still has some distance to cover before he can realise his dream of racing in the Formula 1, where Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok remain the only Indian drivers to have competed till date. How is Formula 2 different from Formula 1? Formula 1, after all, is the highest class of open-wheel, single-seater racing, and is considered by many as the pinnacle of motorsport (although American motorsport enthusiasts might want to bring NASCAR into the conversation). And comparing F2 with F1 would be akin to comparing the Championship with the Premier League in English club football. The top teams in the Championship are promoted to the Premier League at the end of a season. Similarly, while F1 is motorsports' equivalent of the top-flight, F2 serves mainly as a feeder series as well as a training ground for future Formula 1 stars. The vehicles might appear similar at a glance, but are different in more ways than one. While each constructor is responsible for building their own cars in F1, all cars in F2 have the same chassis (built by Italian race car manufacturer Dallara) and gearbox (Hewland). Additionally, an average F1 car (798kg) outweights its F2 counterpart (755kg). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And it goes without saying that the engines in F1 are a lot more powerful than in F2, given it is the top-tier after all. F1 engines have a horsepower of 1,000 while those in F2 have an upper limit of 620. This translates to faster cars in the higher category, with F1 cars reaching top speeds of 230mph (370 kmph) compared to 200mph (321 kmph) in F2. How the two categories differ in format and points distribution The two racing categories also differ in their formats. An F1 race comprises three practice sessions on Friday and Saturday followed by qualifying on Saturday and the main event on Sunday. Some events also have a sprint qualifying, which reduces the number of practice sessions to just one and establishes the starting field for Sunday's race. F2 race weekends, on the other hand, have a qualifying session on Friday that establishes the starting grid for Sunday's Feature Race. The Sprint Race that takes place on Saturday is a standalone event which features a reverse starting grid, wherein positions 1-10 for the main race are inverted, while positions 11-22 remain the same. And while F1 and F2 races typically take place at the same circuit, the former is a lot longer in terms of the number of laps. The points distribution is also the same for the top 10 drivers; F1, however, awards a point for the fastest lap for drivers finishing in the top 10 and eight points for the sprint winner. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD F2, meanwhile, awards a point for the fastest lap in the feature as well as sprint race, so long as the driver finishes in the top-10, and 10 points for the sprint race winner with the driver finishing runner-up collecting 8 and the one finishing third earning 6.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Kush Maini Wins F2 Monaco Sprint Race, Becomes First Indian To Claim Title
Indian motorsport witnessed a historic moment as Kush Maini became the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 25-year-old converted pole position into a win at the reverse-grid Sprint Race. Driving for DAMS Lucas Oil, he covered the iconic streets of Monte Carlo to mark his maiden F2 victory along with his first podium finish of the season. To achieve this, the BWT Alpine F1 driver held his composure across 30 laps in a nerve-wrecking competition. While Maini's performance during the race drew praise, he stood at the top of the podium singing the Indian national anthem as Monaco's iconic street circuit became a witness to the moment. "P1 and first Indian to win at Monaco. It's a great honour and a dream come true, really. We keep believing," said Kush Maini, while showing gratitude for DAMS. In the pit lane, Indian business tycoon Gautam Singhania was spotted celebrating with the 24-year-old, highlighting the ongoing support from JK Racing and TVS Racing, which are the two organizations that have backed Maini since his early racing career. Currently serving as a reserve driver for the BWT Alpine F1 Team, Maini's impressive victory at Monaco has boosted his visibility. It has also sparked renewed conversations about the possibility of securing a full-time Formula 1 seat in the near future. This marks Maini's second victory in the F2 sprint, finishing 3.705 seconds ahead of Mini. It is also his inaugural win with his new team, DAMS. With this victory, Maini advances to P13 in the championship, trailing the leader, Alexander Dunne, by 54 points.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Indian national anthem echoes at Monte Carlo as Kush Maini makes history with F2 Sprint win at Monaco GP
Kush Maini (Video grab) Indian motorsport witnessed a proud moment on Saturday as Kush Maini etched his name in history, becoming the first Indian to win a Formula 2 race at Monaco. Driving for DAMS Lucas Oil, Maini delivered a flawless, lights-to-flag performance to clinch the Sprint Race victory on the iconic streets of Monte Carlo. The win marked Maini's maiden F2 triumph and his first podium finish of the season — one that couldn't have come at a more prestigious venue. Starting from pole courtesy of the reverse grid rule (having qualified 10th for the feature race), the BWT Alpine F1 reserve driver made a solid getaway and held his nerve across 30 high-pressure laps. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! An emotional Maini stood atop the podium, singing the Indian national anthem as it played across Monaco's legendary street circuit. 'P1 and first Indian to win at Monaco. It's a great honour and dream come true really. We keep believing,' said Maini, thanking DAMS and his long-time supporters after the win. WATCH: In the pit lane, Indian business magnate Gautam Singhania was seen celebrating with the 24-year-old, underlining the continued support from JK Racing and TVS Racing — the two entities that have backed Maini since his junior racing days. Shubman Gill story: From a remote village near the border to India's Test captain Having endured a challenging start to the 2025 F2 season, this win comes as a timely boost. Maini now shifts focus to Sunday's feature race and will aim to carry his momentum to Barcelona next weekend. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
