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Independence Day Speeches Over the Years
Whatever our PMs chose to speak in their independence day speeches has become a part of our history. A new India needs a fresh narrative.
Raghav Sand
Aug 14, 202512 min read


Decisions and Opinions
If you cannot decide with the available variables, ask more questions that have the right why, how, and when.
Taramani Agarwal
Jun 23, 20253 min read


Monetary Policy Has to be Forward Looking
The repo rate cut would tackle the ongoing demand slowdown, while the CRR cut is expected to inject durable liquidity into the system follow
Raghav Sand
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Job Change: More Than The Raise
Throughout history, humans have traditionally labored to obtain food, clothing, and shelter. Nowadays, there is a growing emphasis on finding purpose and joy in one's career. Some criticize today's workforce as being entitled. However, it is not productive to simply dismiss job dissatisfaction as a lack of work ethic. I have closely studied the dynamics of my past and current workplaces. Switching jobs is not solely motivated by a higher salary. Initially, when I used to get
Taramani Agarwal
Jul 24, 20244 min read


How Brands Influence Consumers to Overspend
A sale requires a free offer in exchange for a freely agreed-upon purchase price between two individuals who are competent to contract with each other, and who have mutually agreed to the deal. An actual exchange or promised exchange of money is required. Finally, the object, parcel, or title being sold must be capable of being transferred by the seller. This may seem like a lengthy definition of an everyday activity, but it is the most elaborate way to describe how trade and
Taramani Agarwal
Jul 15, 20244 min read


Democracy: We Rise Together
A democracy always works for those who participate in it. Voting is just one way to show that you exist in a democracy.
Raghav Sand
May 12, 20245 min read


New Year 2024: Purposeful Pursuits
The single most important objective of human life is the pursuit of happiness. Given the present circumstances and situation in the...
Raghav Sand
Dec 24, 20234 min read


News in Need of Intensive Care
The new millennium presented an opportunity for democratization of TV News in India. It was a time when television news media channels...
Raghav Sand
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Vlogs: What is in it For You?
In the last decade, digital media not only made a place for itself in pop culture, but it involuntarily and effortlessly became a habit....
Raghav Sand
Dec 1, 20236 min read


Is a Four-Year Term of Government Ideal for India?
If India were to adopt a four-year term for the parliament and state assemblies, then over a period of 20 years, it needs to conduct one extra election. There are many benefits in capping the term to four years, while a strong argument against this system could be the extra financial cost and logistics management of holding the election. The advantages can be manifold and will subsume any perceived disadvantages. Honeymoon Period and the Home Stretch Most governments and thei
Taramani Agarwal
Nov 21, 20234 min read


Negativity Bias in the News
Democracy attains profound vibrancy when journalists are reporting on facts. Those charged with governance of the nation must be...
Raghav Sand
Nov 11, 20234 min read


Will Going Vegan Save Our Planet?
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the food system came from – ranging from deforestation and land use, through to transport and packaging. The climate impact of diets is usually compared in terms of GHG that are emitted today. But this misses a hidden cost: the carbon opportunity costs of agricultural land. Meat and dairy products need more land than alternatives, and therefore have a higher opportunity cost. Going vegan, would result in the largest carbon savings, but even j
Taramani Agarwal
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Groupthink: More Perils than Perks
Groupthink is the process of decision-making by a group as a whole, resulting in unchallenged, poor-quality decisions. Good decisions...
Raghav Sand
Oct 18, 20233 min read


The Evergreen Laptop
Electronic devices and gadgets are productivity tools – nothing less and nothing more. Being aware about the price-performance ratio of a...
Raghav Sand
Oct 6, 20233 min read


The World Owes a Debt to Pollinators
It’s disheartening that the wildlife we care least about provides us with the most functional value. Many recent studies report a decline...
Raghav Sand
Sep 26, 20235 min read


The Dance of Dopamine
Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter. It plays a role in how we feel pleasure. Our body makes it, and our nervous system uses it to...
Raghav Sand
Sep 9, 20233 min read


Deepfake: The Dark Side of Internet
The internet has democratized communication and access to information. In the past two decades nothing has matched the power and...
Raghav Sand
Sep 6, 20233 min read


Air Quality Index is Not Just a Number!
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. The AQI tracks ozone (smog) and...
Raghav Sand
Aug 6, 20233 min read


Why People Cheat?
Cheating is choice, not a mistake; and the temptation is everywhere. When someone acts dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an...
Raghav Sand
Jul 24, 20233 min read


Automation and Jobs: Should We be Alarmed?
Last month, a leading international bank’s report stated that by 2022, close to 3,00,000 jobs will be lost in the tech industry. This was...
Raghav Sand
Jul 15, 20236 min read
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