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Choking on Inaction: Governance and Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis
Air pollution is not a complicated topic. The causes, effects, and solutions are well-documented and straightforward. Yet, despite this, the air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate. According to the report ‘Body Burden 2015’ by the Center for Science and Environment, between 10,000 and 30,000 people die annually due to pollution…
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Mahakumbh in India versus Christmas Markets in the west: Festivals as Economic Powerhouses
Festivals are not merely about celebrations; they are economic engines that fuel tourism, create jobs, and support local businesses. Mahakumbh, the largest religious gathering in the world, and Christmas markets in Europe and the UK, though culturally distinct, both play vital roles in boosting GDP and generating widespread economic benefits. Unfortunately, in India, due to…
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The Hidden Costs of ‘Free’: How Discounts and Giveaways Shape Society
The allure of freebies and discounts reflects a deep-rooted human tendency to maximize perceived value. These offers, from online shopping coupons to seasonal sales, resonate with the notion of smart consumerism, making them nearly irresistible. However, the impact of this phenomenon transcends personal savings and convenience, influencing broader societal norms and individual behaviors in ways…
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The Constitution: Quoted, Misquoted, and Forgotten
It’s January 26 again, the 76th time since independence, the day we all suddenly remember we’re patriotic. We stand for the anthem, cheer the parade, and then hurry back to cutting queues, dodging taxes, and blaming “the system.” The Republic Day parade dazzles us with cultural floats and fighter jets, perfectly representing our love for…
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The Woman Behind the Iron Lady: A Review of Emergency
The real woman with profound emotions behind the Iron Lady, as human as any other, torn between her conscience and the relentless demands of her role. With feelings of love for her son and fear for her family, she grapples with the inner conflict of being a mother and a leader. The burden of her…
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Has the time come to leave India for good?
As soon as the early trends of the general elections started manifesting on June 4th 2024, the stock market started plummeting. The following day in a TV interview, Supriya Shirnate aka the #galiwalibai of Indian National Congress gaslighted one of the news anchor saying “why are you so worried about the 3% people who lost…
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Looking beyond the narratives: the real reason for BJP’s setback in Uttar Pradesh
The Lok Sabha results on June 4, 2024 for the 80 seats in Uttar Pradesh was nothing less than a twisted climax that almost no one saw coming. Almost everyone was surprised – some were ecstatic and some were depressed but everyone was affected. Out of eighty Lok Sabha seats BJP won only 33 seats…
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Indian General Elections of 2024 and the narratives!
Finally after ten long years of fascism and dictatorship the democracy in India has risen from the ashes like phoenix. It was dead for the last ten years. There wasn’t a day in the last ten years when this monotonous rhetoric didn’t resonate in the so-called elite and intellectual circles in the country. The Indian…
Infinite Sea of Opportunities 