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Quantum Nature of Gravity

Context: Scientists have long sought to reconcile general relativity (which explains gravity) with quantum mechanics (which explains the other three...

Tea Tribes and Jhumur Dance of Assam

Context: To commemorate 200 years of Assam’s tea industry, the largest-ever Jhumur (also spelt jhumoir or jhumair) dance performance was...

Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) in India

Context: EbA, a nature-based solutions (NbS) approach, integrates biodiversity and ecosystem services into climate adaptation strategies. It is cost-effective compared...

Centre Declines Additional Funds for MGNREGS

Context: With the financial year 2024-25 nearing its end, the Central government has decided against releasing additional funds for the...

Strengthening Soil Health

Context: A well-balanced soil-nutrient profile is essential for enhancing crop yields and maintaining soil productivity. However, soil health deterioration remains...

Erosion of RTI: A Right Under Threat

Context: The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a landmark moment in India’s democratic journey, instilling hope...

Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand

Context: On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), bringing personal...

India Ranked Second in Internet Shutdowns in 2024 Context: India no longer holds the record for the highest number of...

Reviving the Multilingual Debate in India

Context: As India once again finds itself in the midst of a heated debate over the Three-Language Formula (TLF), an...

India’s Pharmaceutical Reputation Under Scrutiny

Context: India, often referred to as the pharmacy of the global South, is facing a serious crisis of reputation due...

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred ₹22,000 crore into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers under the PM Kisan...

Effects of Space Travel on Astronaut Health

Context: The human body evolved to function optimally on Earth, not in space. Space travel exposes astronauts to microgravity, radiation,...

Surveillance Capitalism

Context: In the digital age, the concept of surveillance capitalism has emerged as a powerful force, reshaping the way personal...

Surveillance Capitalism: The Commodification of Personal Data

Surveillance Capitalism: The Commodification of Personal Data

Surveillance Capitalism – Power to control personal data In today’s digital world, technology companies make huge profits by collecting, analysing,...

The Power of Grand Narratives in the Digital Age

Introduction: The Lasting Influence of Grand Narratives Grand narratives have always shaped how people understand the world, influencing history, politics,...