The Power of Grand Narratives in the Digital Age
25 February 2025 | blogwebIntroduction: The Lasting Influence of Grand Narratives Grand narratives have always shaped how people understand the world, influencing history, politics,...
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Nepal at a Crossroads: Struggles with Aid, Corruption, and Political Uncertainty
25 February 2025 | blogwebIntroduction: The Impact of U.S. Aid Suspension The recent decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt $39 million in...
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Pesticides’ Impact on Non-Target Species
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights the widespread negative effects of pesticides on over 800 non-target species,...
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Food Giants’ Lack of Transparency on Fertiliser Risks
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: A new report by Planet Tracker reveals significant gaps in how major food companies disclose the risks associated with...
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Preserving Agro-Tribal Diversity through Empowering Policies
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: India can preserve its rich agro-tribal diversity by designing policies that respect, empower, and integrate the traditional agricultural knowledge...
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Mass Whale Strandings
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: Australian authorities announced the euthanasia of 90 false killer whales that survived a mass stranding on a remote beach...
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Tapentadol-Carisoprodol Drug
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The Health Ministry has issued a stop activity order against Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai, following reports of exporting unapproved combination...
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Shifting World Order
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: In Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, a character is asked how he went bankrupt. “Gradually and then suddenly,”...
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Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chip
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: Quantum computing is often hailed as the next frontier in technology, with the potential to revolutionise industries such as...
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Panchayat Governance in India
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The popular web series Panchayat, set in the fictional village of Phulera, humorously portrays the trials of a city-bred...
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India-US Trade Talks
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext:` As New Delhi explores tariff reductions on a range of US products, Washington, DC is particularly focused on expanding...
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RBI’s Dollar-Rupee Swap
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: After executing a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap less than a month ago, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has...
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Building a Future-Ready Workforce
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The global labour market is evolving rapidly, and the skills required in 2030 will likely be vastly different from...
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UGC Discontinues UGC-CARE List
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to discontinue the UGC Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (UGC-CARE) list,...
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Mapping the Moon’s South Pole
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The first detailed geological map of the moon’s south polar region, created by researchers from Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad,...
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India’s Industrial Crossroads: Innovation vs. Mindless Toil
25 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The Indian industry’s persistent focus on cheap labour as a driver of growth is a self-defeating strategy that hinders...
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Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s U.S. Visit
24 February 2025 | blogwebContext: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent official visit to the United States was a milestone in strengthening bilateral relations, with...
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Government Spending and Public Expenditure
24 February 2025 | blogwebContext: Government spending plays a crucial role in shaping a country’s economic growth and social well-being. However, it is essential...
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Childhood Cancer in India
24 February 2025 | blogwebContext: According to the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP), childhood cancers (0-14 years) account for 4% of all cancer cases...
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India’s Solar Export Strategy: Diversification Towards Africa and West Asia
24 February 2025 | blogwebIntroduction: India is striving to establish itself as a global renewable energy powerhouse. However, with stagnating demand in Europe and...
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Front-Loading Capital Allocation for New Investment Funds
24 February 2025 | blogwebContext: The Union Budget FY25 introduced multiple investment funds to boost economic growth, with the Centre planning to front-load capital...
