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To Mother Alone, or To Parent Together?

मातृदेवो भव। पितृदेवो भव। "Revere the mother as divine. Revere the father as divine"; Taittiriya Upanishad For centuries, Indian thought has placed motherhood and fatherhood on equal moral pedestals. The child, after all, is not the responsibility of one parent alone, but the shared creation of both. Yet, when this ancient ideal enters the modern workplace, the balance begins to falter. While labor laws have increasingly recognized the sacrifices and responsibilities of mothe

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Euthanasia- "To prolong life, or to permit death — that is the question."

Considering euthanasia on the scale of either absolutely right or absolutely wrong is perhaps not appropriate. Human life is not a mathematical equation where every answer is either black or white. Rather, euthanasia lies in the grey area of ethics, law, suffering, and dignity. For centuries, humanity has asked difficult questions: Who takes the decision? If the patient takes the decision, is the patient truly autonomous enough to make that choice? Can pain, fear, illness, or

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Apr 216 min read

Rethinking India’s Population Future

India has witnessed a significant decline in fertility rates since independence, shaping its demographic landscape and influencing social and economic policies. The total fertility rate (TFR) dropped from around 5.9 children per woman in 1951 to approximately 2.0 in 2023, nearing the replacement level of 2.1. This shift reflects profound changes in family behavior, health, education, and government initiatives. In this Blog we will be delving into the Past-Present-Future conn

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Apr 194 min read

India’s Clean Energy Ambition: A Before–After–Bridge Perspective

India has set an ambitious goal to transform its energy landscape by 2035. The country aims to generate 60 percent of its installed electric power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. This target is part of India’s formal climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, which also include reducing the emissions intensity of its GDP by 47 percent from 2005 levels and creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through forest and tree cover. These goals

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Apr 103 min read

Unpacking the Leasing Business in India

The leasing business in India has quietly transformed the way individuals and companies access assets without outright ownership. From vehicles to machinery and real estate, leasing offers flexibility and financial efficiency. But where did this business model come from in India? Why has it gained traction? How does it work, and what does the future hold? This post explores these questions to provide a clear understanding of the leasing industry’s evolution, significance, and

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Apr 44 min read

Brain Fog: The Silent Epidemic of Digital Age

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते There is nothing as purifying as true knowledge — Bhagavad Gita 4.38 Yet what happens when knowledge is replaced by endless stimulation? Brain fog and brain rot are terms many people use to describe a frustrating state of mental cloudiness, forgetfulness, and lack of focus. These conditions can feel like a thick haze that dulls your thinking and drains your energy. You might find yourself struggling to concentrate on simple tasks, forgetti

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Jan 35 min read

When the scroll stopped: What the Australia's social media ban really tells us

At 10:37 p.m., Aarav refreshed his phone for the fifth time- out of habit, not need. The screen stayed blank. No group chat. No Instagram feed. His thumb hovered, searching for the next scroll that never came. For the first time since he was thirteen, the routine that structured his evenings had been interrupted, not by discipline at home, but by law. Australia had just enforced its social media ban for minors . Teenagers Doom-Scrolling Australia has established a precedent a

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Dec 28, 20253 min read

Crosspathy: Policy, Practice & Patient Safety

Crosspathy means using treatments from different medical systems together. In India, this often involves mixing modern medicine with traditional practices like Ayurveda or Homeopathy. This blend raises questions about safety, regulations, and how well it works for patients. Technically referring to practitioners from one medical system prescribing treatments for another like Homeopaths suggesting Allopathy medicines. A View of combining modern and traditional medicine What Is

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Dec 26, 20254 min read

India's Blue Economy: Time for Marine Diplomacy

According to World Bank , The blue economy represents a vast opportunity for sustainable development by harnessing ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and ocean ecosystem health. As countries and businesses increasingly rely on oceans for food, energy, and trade, understanding the forces shaping the blue economy becomes essential. The PESTEL framework provides a comprehensive lens to assess its opportunities, challenges, and pathways toward sustainable

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Dec 25, 20254 min read