Category: Sustainable future
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An eternal quest for attaining equilibrium!
When we look at the world around us, we would find that there is always a quest for attaining equilibrium with the environment or surroundings. And when things are not at equilibrium, then the circumstances propel things to attain equilibrium in any which way. And in this situation, two scenarios can happen- one, either the…
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India- a beacon of hope in the tumultuous global landscape!
In the fractured, fragmented and fragile geopolitical situation that exists in the world today, the trade agreement between India and the European Union gives a glimmer of hope amidst the gloomy situation all around. And what stood out for me was the statement by the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen…
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Let’s not fall into the pit of Matsya-nyaya again!
The nature, as it exists, is brutal out there. You see the animal kingdom, where the bigger and stronger eats the smaller and meek. There is only one law- “might is right”. In the oceans, there is Matsya-nyaya (मत्स्य न्याय), meaning “the bigger fish eats the smaller fish”. It is the law of nature that…
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Standardization- the killer of local economy and culture!
Whichever place you visit in our country, you will find the same type of food brands, clothing brands, FMCG products, styling of shops and local economy! The massive scale of globalization has flooded the native markets with the standardized products- you name it and it is available everywhere- Dominos, Pepsi, Chips, Levi’s, Nestle etc. etc.…
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Is nature a dustbin or a dumpyard of our activities?
The case of severe air pollution Among all activities that we do all day long in our homes, we try to keep things in order and places tidy. We arrange our rooms, our clothes, our food etc etc., because we care about these things. We decorate places to improve their aesthetic beauty. But, what is…
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The development that we need before all developments!
We need different kinds of developments to make our nation developed like infrastructure development, industrial development, environmental development, social development etc. But, often in this discussion, one thing we tend to overlook is this- development for whom? For the people obviously! Then, why do we forget the basic and core element of the studies of…
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When will there be an end to political untouchability among large masses?
When I was in college, one day I was discussing with my good friend about the future career prospects. The moment I told him that I wanted to join Civil Services, he snapped at me saying that he could never work under the uneducated and dumb politicians, so Civil Services is out of the question…
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Don’t kill the canary in the coal mine!
Canary is a small bird, size about 4-6 inches and weighing just about 15-20 grams. It is like a “chidiya”, belonging to the same order/family as that of the house sparrow. It is yellow and looks beautiful, and it has a melodious voice. But, that is not what it is famous for. It has a…
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Nebulous nationalities and shifting loyalties in the globalized world
Let me begin with the basics first. What is the meaning of the term “nation”? It essentially means a political entity wherein the inhabitants of a particular geographical area feel emotionally connected to each other and to the land they live in. Here, the term “emotional connection” is very important. Unless the people of a…