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India is rapidly developing, with world-class infrastructure projects transforming cities and transportation networks. The country boasts modern metro systems, high-speed trains, express highways, and grand airports that rival those in developed nations. However, there remains a glaring contradiction—our civic sense has not kept pace with this progress. While we demand top-notch facilities, we often fail to use them responsibly, leading to chaos, damage, and a disregard for public property that ultimately affects us all. A recent incident at a train station highlighted this problem when passengers broke windows and doors of a train in their desperate attempt to reach the Mahakumbh. The impatience, lack of discipline, and utter disregard for public property shocked many. A train designed to provide convenience was damaged even before it could complete its service, reflecting the lack of awareness about the collective responsibility required to maintain such facilities. Similarly, chaos ...

For years, scientists and space enthusiasts have been fascinated by the concept of black holes—those mysterious, gravity-defying cosmic objects that trap everything, even light, within their immense pull. But a lesser-known idea has been gaining traction in the world of astrophysics: the White Hole. This concept, though largely theoretical, is as intriguing as black holes, offering a glimpse into the possible other side of the universe. If black holes are seen as cosmic traps, then white holes could be their cosmic doorways, leading to something entirely unknown. What is a white hole? A white hole, sometimes referred to as a hypothetical “white hole,” is the theoretical opposite of a black hole. While a black hole absorbs everything that comes near it, a white hole does the reverse—it expels matter and energy outward. Imagine it as a giant cosmic fountain, continuously pushing things out instead of pulling them in. In simple terms, if a black hole is like a deep well where anything tha...

The recently concluded Delhi elections have sent shockwaves through India’s political landscape, reinforcing a narrative that has been unfolding for over a decade—the continuous decline of the Indian National Congress. For the third consecutive term, Congress has failed to secure a single seat in Delhi, a city once considered a stronghold of the grand old party. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a historic victory, marking its return to power in the capital after 27 years. This result raises a fundamental question: Does India still need Congress? The Congress party, once synonymous with India's independence movement and post-colonial development, now finds itself on the periphery of national and state politics. Its inability to win a single seat in Delhi for three straight terms is not just an electoral setback but a glaring indictment of its relevance in today’s India. If the people of the national capital—often seen as the political bellwether—do not trust Congre...

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth consecutive Union Budget, presented on February 1, 2025, marks a pivotal shift in India’s economic strategy. This budget balances fiscal prudence with bold reforms aimed at driving consumption, innovation, and sustainability. Unlike previous budgets that emphasized pandemic recovery or sector-specific boosts, Budget 2025 positions India as a future-ready economy by addressing structural challenges while empowering middle-class households and businesses. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its transformative measures and their implications. Tax Reforms: Empowering the Middle Class One of the most significant aspects of the budget is the overhaul of income tax slabs under the New Tax Regime (NTR). The basic exemption limit has been raised from ₹3 lakh to ₹4 lakh, effectively making incomes up to ₹12.75 lakh tax-free for salaried individuals after accounting for the enhanced standard deduction of ₹75,000. For instance, a taxpayer earning ₹15 ...