Category: Bureaucracy and corruption
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Freebies: Burdening Billions to Pacify a Few
Politics in India has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, and unfortunately, much of that evolution has taken a direction that weakens—not strengthens—the democratic spirit. The idea of public service has gradually eroded and, in many regions, disappeared entirely from political consciousness. What we witness today is a model where political power is pursued…
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Paper Leak: The New Norm of India
In today’s India, education has unfortunately turned into one of the most profitable businesses. What once symbolized knowledge, values, and national growth has been reduced to a marketplace where dreams are bought and sold for a price. Every course — whether offline or online — has a price tag attached to it. You pay, and…
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New Ways of Corruption: How Corruption is Flourishing in India
The recent allegations against Gautam Adani and six others have brought global attention to serious claims of bribery and fraud. According to U.S. prosecutors, Adani and his associates are accused of paying approximately USD 265 million (equivalent to Rs 2,029 crore) in bribes to Indian government officials between 2020 and 2024. The bribes were reportedly…