Sports goods industry of Meerut- path ahead
Introduction The sports goods industry post Covid is facing a consumer-centric future. It is at the crossroads trying to use technology at the same time be a part of human experience like never...
View ArticleArmenia joins International Solar Alliance
India has been walking the talk when it comes to promoting the narrative of transition to clean energy. The International Solar Alliance is a glaring example, established by Prime Minister Narendra...
View ArticleUnmet needs and the narcissist’s “I will try to fix you” promise
Unmet needs are fundamental emotional and psychological desires that you seek to fulfil for your overall well-being. These can include your need for validation, love, respect, safety, amongst so many...
View ArticleFamily first: What foster care needs to succeed in India
India’s child protection system has a problem. Governed by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, or JJ Act, 2015, the system is designed to address the care, safety, and...
View Article#28: Are sugar substitutes (artificial sweeteners) effective or harmful for...
Today’s post (#28) is on understanding the effectiveness of sugar substitutes for long term weight loss, blood sugar control, and other health benefits. Over the years, I have seen enough ads for the...
View ArticleDriverless cars and India
A team from a driverless car company was sent to India for a feasibility study. This is the report that was submitted back: After doing the study at ground which included detailed analysis of road...
View ArticleDid Maulana Sajjad Noamani help BJP-led Mahayuti in Maharashtra
The alarm bells rang when an activist close to Maulana Sajjad Noamani, senior cleric and spokesperson of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, called to check if a press conference at a five-star hotel...
View ArticleCashing in on no jobs
When cash handouts help win polls, incentives for politicians to create jobs are low Incumbent Mahayuti’s giant victory in Maharashtra was a sum of many parts, including driven cadres, expert booth...
View ArticleWhy giving cash instead of creating jobs can be a problem
In India, some governments win elections by giving people free money through special schemes instead of creating jobs. While this might seem helpful at first, it can create bigger problems in the long...
View ArticleWho won’t be CM
Maharashtra BJP now has such bench strength that allies will get less accommodation than earlier Alliance achieving govt formation is what’s important not who becomes CM – this is a common statement...
View ArticleWho will be Maharashtra’s next chief minister?
In Maharashtra, a big question after the recent elections is: *Who will be the Chief Minister (CM)?* While leaders say things like, “It doesn’t matter who becomes CM,” the truth is that the *numbers*...
View ArticleWhen art met banana
Collectors were seen choking on their fruit salads Art is going bananas. Literally. Your average banana is now an objet d’art. Duct-taped to a wall and sold for over $6mn at Sotheby’s auction, it has...
View Article‘Cooperation guarantees prosperity’
The cooperative sector is known not only for enriching economically aspiring individuals but also for integrating them into the mainstream of the economy. The cooperative movement holds immense...
View ArticleDevendra Fadavis: The Architect of Mahayuti Victory
The historic victory achieved by Mahayuti in assembly elections is unique and never seen before. This victory and the result of the assembly elections as a whole has been different and memorable in...
View ArticleThe Complex Cocktail of Mixed Friendships
Why You Should Avoid Mixing Boys’ Club, Girls’ Group, and Couples Friendships are vital to our mental and emotional well-being, but let’s face it: friendships come with different flavors. There’s the...
View ArticleNo, Mr Elon Musk. Population size is not a problem: Part 1
I recently subscribed to Elon Musk’s Twitter feed but find that every few days he bombards the world with his concerns about declining birth rates. One could ignore a random billionaire’s...
View ArticleNo, Mr Elon Musk. Population size is not a problem: Part 2
Why do we want more or fewer people, anyway? This brings us to the question: Why should anyone care about the number of children others are having? Why is this anyone’s business? The argument of...
View ArticleNo, Mr Elon Musk. Population size is not a problem: Part 3
We care for innovation and productivity, not just a head count In the end, we care for productivity and innovation, which generates a higher quality of life. For society, one innovation-producing...
View ArticleCOP29 in Baku: The illusion of progress
The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku concluded with high expectations but left many disillusioned, once again spotlighting the disparity between rhetoric and meaningful action. While...
View ArticleGulam M Sheikh’s Mind Prints an ode to digital dialogues
The exhibition that presented an anthology of ways of seeing and framing the Guru Shishya Parampara in 2024 was Gulam Mohammed Sheikh’s Hand and Mind Prints at Vadehra Art Gallery curated by his...
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