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The 'Andh Bhakt' syndrome is an old disease, not a recent phenomenon
The 'Andh Bhakt' syndrome is an old disease, not a recent phenomenon

The staunch supporters of PM Modi in particular and the BJP, in general, are derisively called ‘Andh Bhakts’ (literally translated as blind devotees) by many of his/BJP’s fierce opponents. If we discount the reason (intense dislike) that prompts them to use this epithet, they do have a point in using this term. 

Identity Theft: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself 
Identity Theft: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself 

The goal of the scam is to trick you into entering your personal information, such as your Social Security number or credit card number. 

Karnataka Polls: Lessons for Both BJP, Cong
Karnataka Polls: Lessons for Both BJP, Cong

Those interpreting the Karnataka results as an early indicator of the defeat of the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections would do well to remember what happened the last time.

Odisha forests thrown open to un-regulated exploitation 
Odisha forests thrown open to un-regulated exploitation 

At the cost of repetition, it needs to be said again that a dense forest has always been an effective defence against rapid precipitation runoff.

  • Thursday, 11 May 2023
Grapevine Communication— Beyond Rumour Mills and Gossips
Grapevine Communication— Beyond Rumour Mills and Gossips

Organisational communication can be both formal and informal. While formal communication is considered to be more objective and evidence-based, informal (grapevine) communication is often misunderstood as rumour mill.

  • Saturday, 06 May 2023
IPO Grey Market: What is it and how does it work?
IPO Grey Market: What is it and how does it work?

IPO Grey Market is an unofficial market where shares of an upcoming IPO are traded before they are officially listed on a stock exchange.

  • Monday, 01 May 2023
Wrestlers Must Guard Against Politicisation of Protest
Wrestlers Must Guard Against Politicisation of Protest

Political motives are being imputed to the protest by all and sundry in the establishment. A triumphant sounding Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the ‘sidelined’ president of Indian Wrestling Federation (IWF) who stands accused of sexual harassment by top female boxers of the country, is leading the charge against the protesting wrestlers and has the temerity to accuse the protesting wrestlers of being backed by ‘one family’, ‘one akhara’ and funded by an industrial house.

Russia & China: Zenith & Nadir of India’s foreign policy scorecard
Russia & China: Zenith & Nadir of India’s foreign policy scorecard

Amidst the number of foreign policy challenges faced by the Indian Government, one stands out due to the unique nature of the players involved in it. It is none other than the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Dollar
Why Forex Reserves are Crucial for India’s Economic Stability

Another reason why Forex reserves are crucial for India is to service external debt. India has a significant amount of external debt, which needs to be serviced regularly. The country needs Forex reserves to pay off this debt and avoid defaulting on its obligations.

  • Saturday, 29 April 2023
Killing in police custody
Killing in police custody & deficiencies in criminal justice administration

The gruesome killing of Atiq and his brother only proved that the apprehension of Atiq expressed in his prayer to the Apex Court that his life was in danger was true. It also highlighted that the state government did not protect him even when Atiq was in police custody -- under Sovereign protection.

  • Friday, 28 April 2023
How can artificial intelligence feed human intelligence?
How can artificial intelligence feed human intelligence?

One way in which AI can feed human intelligence is through personalized learning. AI can analyze large amounts of data and create personalized learning paths for individuals.

Supreme Court
SC must ensure state laws don't negate universal right to marry

This includes a vast range of identified permutations and combinations amongst the sexual minorities and not just a union of individuals willing to get married while having same sex.

Credit Suisse Bank
Will India also bear the brunt of global banking crisis

Many startups are heavily reliant on venture capital funding, and if one of the key players in that space were to falter, it could have ripple effects throughout the ecosystem.

  • Friday, 21 April 2023
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Odia National Character -Notional Characterization Or More?
Odia National Character -Notional Characterization Or More?

There is very little data available in the public domain as far as the topic of this piece is concerned.  That might be due to two reasons. The topic might not have attracted the attention of researchers because of its supposed ‘irrelevance' or the ‘sensitiveness’ of the subject or may be due to both.

  • Monday, 17 April 2023
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Responding To Unsolicited Advice On How We Should Run Our Government

He also spoke about the demand for a JPC probe on the issue and felt this was not necessary if the Supreme Court were to conduct an inquiry as that course would provide a better chance of the truth coming out.

  • Saturday, 15 April 2023
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