Max Rodenbeck, the South Asia bureau chief, shares chilling insights into Kashmir's ongoing turmoil following the revocation of its autonomy, highlighting the daily struggles of its residents under military presence and internet blackouts. Adam Roberts, the Midwest correspondent, explores the link between loneliness and political polarization in America, illustrating how personal isolation amplifies societal divides. They also discuss innovative corporate initiatives focusing on financial wellness, emphasizing the shift from mere wealth to overall employee well-being.
Two months after India’s Hindu-nationalist government stripped the state of Jammu and Kashmir of its autonomy, 7m people are still in limbo. How will it end? Could America’s angrily partisan politics be explained by a rise in loneliness? We visit the Midwest to find out. And, companies are going big on “financial wellness” initiatives for their employees.