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The Great Indian Robbery: How Public Taxpayer Money is Being Bled Dry by a Broken System
There is a silent, unacknowledged tragedy unfolding every single day in the world’s largest democracy. It is not an overnight catastrophe, nor is it a sudden natural disaster that captures the world’s attention. Instead, it is a slow, agonizing, and deliberate bleeding of the nation’s wealth. Every time an alarm clock rings in a middle-class…
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Advertise Like the Government Does — Wastage of Public Money
But No Funds for Research and Innovation Over the past five years alone, the Government of India has spent nearly ₹2,447 crore on advertisements. That averages roughly ₹1.34 crore per day, according to data shared in December 2025 in response to a question raised by Congress MP Shafi Parambil [1,2]. Let that number sink in….
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Is Coaching the Saviour of the Indian Education System or Its Destroyer?
The Dark Side of a Billion-Dollar Industry As young aspirants in India, most of us—after finishing school, college, or university—have experienced coaching institutes at some point in our lives. Whether it was preparation for entrance examinations, competitive tests, or even passing board exams with high scores, coaching has become almost inseparable from our academic journey….
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The Two Indias: A Tale of Swiss Politicians and Ugandan Citizens
Introduction: The Broken Covenant of Democracy In the grand tapestry of nation-building, the fundamental covenant of democracy is simple: citizens elect representatives to serve as their voice, to manage collective resources, and to uplift the standard of living for the entire population. We, the people of India, participate in this democratic ritual every five years….
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Is Watching and Supporting Cricket a Form of Patriotism in India?
In India, cricket is not merely a sport. It has grown into something far larger than any festival, national celebration, or cultural event. For millions of Indians, both within the country and abroad, cricket is treated almost like a religion. Stadiums become temples, players become gods, and matches become sacred rituals. Especially during World Cups,…
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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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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…

