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The growing market for ‘masculine weakness’ on social media

The game of profit, men’s insecurities and digital fraud The digital revolution has provided society with unprecedented convenience. Today, health information, expert advice, and medical services are available just a few clicks away. But this digital world also has another side, where people’s vulnerabilities, fears, and social inhibitions are being turned into profit opportunities. If…

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Road accidents: not individual negligence, but a challenge to public health and good governance

India is among the world’s most affected countries by road accidents. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, approximately 177,000 people died in road accidents in 2024. This number is no less than that of any natural disaster or epidemic. Every day, hundreds of families lose a loved one, thousands are permanently disabled,…

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Dignity of the temple of justice and civic decorum

The entire structure of Indian democracy rests on four key pillars—the legislature, the executive, the judiciary, and an independent media. Among these, the judiciary is the institution to which every citizen turns with ultimate hope. When the administrative system fails, when governance becomes frustrating, and when rights are violated, citizens approach the courts. Therefore, the…

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Railway station bookstalls are deserted: Has the internet era taken away the culture of reading?

Indian railway stations have not only been hubs for passenger traffic, but they have also long symbolized the nation’s cultural and intellectual consciousness. Book stalls like Wheeler’s used to attract travellers’ attention upon entering any railway station, big or small. Buying a newspaper before embarking on a journey, selecting a magazine, or picking up a…

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Right to walk in cities or a struggle?

India’s cities are rapidly transforming. Wide roads, elevated flyovers, expressways, metro networks, and smart city projects are being hailed as symbols of modern development. But amidst this dazzling growth, a fundamental question has consistently been neglected—are our cities built for humans or solely for vehicles? Does a citizen truly have the right to walk safely,…

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Drying land, rising thirst: India heading towards water bankruptcy

Water is not just a natural resource, but the foundation of life, civilization, economic development, food security, and environmental balance. Most of the great civilizations in human history developed along rivers, as water has been the fundamental source of life and prosperity. However, in the twenty-first century, increasing pressure on water resources has created a…

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The Rs 661 crore question: Who is responsible?

The alleged ₹661 crore IDFC Bank scandal in Haryana has not only given rise to allegations of financial irregularities but has also sparked serious debate about administrative accountability, financial discipline, institutional transparency, and the credibility of governance. According to news reports, the names of senior IAS officers have surfaced in the case, investigative agencies are…

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Urban buildings are turning into fire traps

India is today among the world’s fastest-growing urbanizing countries. Economic growth, industrialization, the expansion of the service sector, and the continued migration from rural areas to cities have rapidly transformed the face of Indian cities. From metropolises to smaller towns, multi-story buildings, commercial complexes, coaching institutes, hotels, hospitals, and mixed-use buildings have emerged as new…

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