Khaja Bandanwaz University – In an age dominated by constant notifications, endless scrolling and shrinking attention spans, meaningful conversations have never been more important. Recognizing the need to create space for dialogue, debate and critical thinking among the youth, The Hindu is bringing its flagship youth engagement platform – The Hindu Huddle on Campus – to Khaja Bandanawaz University in Kalaburagi on 26 May. As a precursor to The Hindu’s acclaimed thought leadership conference, The Hindu Huddle, the “Huddle on Campus” series is designed to engage young minds through powerful discussions on issues shaping society, education, politics, technology, education, science and technology.

And mental health. The upcoming edition at Khaja Bandanwaz University will focus on the timely and relevant topic: “The Age of Distraction and Doom: Its Impact on Student Behavior and Mental Health”. The session aims to create an open floor for students to consider how digital overload, social media dependency and a culture of constant consumption are impacting attention, emotional well-being, productivity and social interaction.

The event will bring together experts, thinkers, academicians and students for an engaging exchange of ideas and perspectives. The conversation will also serve as a gateway to the two-day The Hindu Huddle Conclave to be held in Bengaluru on June 5 and 6.

The outstanding and highly engaging students of the campus edition will get the opportunity to showcase their ideas, vision and talent on the main Huddle stage with some of the leading thinkers, policy makers and industry leaders of the country. The initiative is presented by Sami-Sabinsa Group as the presenting partner. The event is co-hosted by the Government of Telangana and organized in collaboration with Khaja Bandanavaz University.

The event is supported by: Larsen & Toubro – Associate Partner; Apollo Hospitals – Associate Partner; IIM Sirmaur – Associate Partner; TAFE – Associate Partner; Vizmoney – Affiliate Partners; CasaGrande – Realty Partners; Amity University Bengaluru – University Partner; Harrow International School Bengaluru – Education Partners; Meghalaya Tourism – State Partner; NDTV 24×7 – TV Partner.