Is Outsourcing Governance to Consulting Firms a Good Idea?
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Is Outsourcing Governance to Consulting Firms a Good Idea?

An investigation by The Indian Express has unveiled a narrative that seems more akin to corporate boardrooms than government departments. Using the Right to Information Act, the report reveals that over five years, 16 government ministries disbursed 5 billion rupees to five multinational consulting firms.

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Our Turmeric Might Be Killing Us
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Our Turmeric Might Be Killing Us

Turmeric is a golden treasure within our kitchen cabinets that echoes tales of ancient health practices and vibrant culinary traditions. As “haldi,” it also colours our festivities, flavours our meals and brightens our skin. But behind the warm hues lies a hidden danger: lead adulteration, a toxic intrusion into this benign spice, betraying the trust of millions.

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Are We on Shaky Ground?
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Are We on Shaky Ground?

When the earth beneath India and Nepal trembled on the night of Nov 3, it wasn’t just another natural occurrence but a stark reminder of the simmering geological tensions beneath our feet. The magnitude 6.4 earthquake with its epicenter nestled in Nepal’s Doti district is the latest in what seems to be an increasingly unstable chapter for the region. As residents, we must ask ourselves: are we ready for the “big one”?

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The Tale of India’s New Legal Turns
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The Tale of India’s New Legal Turns

Imagine waking up one morning to find that the rules of the game have changed — not just any game, but the one that governs how you live, what you can say and how you say it. This is a reality unfolding in the wake of three new Bills recently introduced in the Lok Sabha.

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Air Pollution Fuels India’s Diabetes Crisis
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Air Pollution Fuels India’s Diabetes Crisis

Imagine breathing in something 30 times thinner than hair, invisible to our eyes, yet impactful enough to disrupt our body’s most intricate systems. For the residents of Delhi, and many parts of northern India, this isn’t a figment of the imagination; it’s a daily ordeal.

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Who’s Watching Your Phone?
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Who’s Watching Your Phone?

Imagine you’re having a casual conversation on your phone, completely unaware that someone might be listening in. No, it’s not a jealous partner or a nosy neighbour; it’s far more insidious. Recent notifications from tech giant Apple to politicians, activists and journalists reveal that even our trusted smartphones are not beyond the reach of unwarranted surveillance.

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The Train That Couldn’t Stop
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The Train That Couldn’t Stop

On Oct. 29, tragedy struck Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. A train collision claimed 14 lives and left 40 people injured. What makes this especially jarring? Just five months ago, over 280 passengers died in a triple-train collision in Odisha. In August, southern India witnessed another derailment, taking nine lives. All while the government touted high-speed Vande Bharat trains as the future.

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