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The Road to True Progress: Reframing the Narrative of India's Transformation

 In the midst of the incessant reverberations of religious, ideological, and political affiliations, the true essence of nation-building often becomes distorted. For India, a country rich in diversity and potential, this cacophony can result in the misalignment of citizens' understanding of progress. A considerable fraction of society finds itself engulfed in a labyrinth of misleading dialogues: The relentless debates over the supremacy of one political faction over another often consume valuable intellectual bandwidth. Instead of thoughtful discourse on policies and their impacts, discussions are often reduced to partisan squabbles, much like a never-ending game of chess with no definitive victory. A blind endorsement of extreme capitalism, often masked as nationalism, also blurs the boundaries of socioeconomic development.  Large corporations, although significant contributors to the economy, can inadvertently create monopolistic markets if unchecked. It's akin to appreciati...

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The Two Sides of Wokeism: A Complex Social Phenomenon

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The Eco-Friendly Way to Build: Making Cow Dung Bricks with Biochar and Lime

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How to Measure the Quality of Images When You Don't Have Gold Standard Images

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