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Indian Youth is Trapped in Endless Entrance Exam Cycles
Why India has put its young population to useless work: Trapped in the endless exam cycle In India, it feels as if the biggest “industry” is not manufacturing, not research, not innovation, not agriculture, not startups, not even the service sector—it is exam preparation. Almost 90% of Indian youngsters are busy preparing for one examination or another: entrance exams,…
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Denial and Self-Proclaimed Superiority: Illiterate and Foolish Minds That Refuse to Live in Reality
We are living in the twenty-first century, an era widely acknowledged as the age of science and technology. It is increasingly evident that artificial intelligence and its applications across almost every field are driving modern development and global competitiveness. AI is now deeply integrated into medical science, agriculture, healthcare, defense, scientific research, and nearly every…
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The Illusion of Brands, Counterfeits, and MRP: How the Consumer Market Is Quietly Exploiting the Buyer
Modern consumer markets are filled with contradictions. On one hand, we are told that competition protects consumers, that globalization brings affordability, and that branding is a sign of quality. On the other hand, we see a strange reality: a jacket carrying the logo of Nike selling for ₹400, an Adidas lower for ₹200, and a…
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How Arrogance, False Self-Esteem, and the Illusion of Superiority Have Rotten Our Lives: A Harsh Reality of the Indian Mindset
One of the deepest and most destructive problems in Indian society today is not poverty, not lack of talent, and not even lack of opportunity—it is the arrogance born out of hierarchy, the false self-esteem of rank, and the ego of perceived superiority. This mindset silently shapes institutions, workplaces, governance, and everyday human interactions. It…
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Self-Ranking in the Face of Unfavorable Truths: India’s Approach to International Indices
In the realm of self-assessment, human nature often leans toward optimism and self-preservation. Imagine a classroom scenario where a student is tasked with grading their own exam paper and ranking themselves among peers. Invariably, the student would inflate their scores, downplay errors, and position themselves at the top, avoiding any admission of shortcomings. No one…
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Electoral Autocracy Forced on Citizens by Choice: The Illusion of Democracy
Democracy is often celebrated as the highest form of governance, a system in which people rule themselves through elected representatives. Elections are portrayed as festivals of democracy, moments when citizens exercise their power, shape their future, and hold leaders accountable. In theory, democracy empowers the people. In practice, however, many modern democracies—particularly in developing nations—have…
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