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17-09-2025
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One Nation, One Election: Pros & Cons for Democracy

One Nation, One Election refers to the idea of holding elections for the central parliament (Lok Sabha) and state legislatures (State Legislative Assemblies) simultaneously. Simply, all Indians can vote for their Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA)  in a single election. Let's take a look at the pros and co...

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10-09-2025
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Textiles and Fabrics of India: Nature and Making

India boasts one of the most ancient histories in the textile industry. The earliest surviving Indian cotton threads date to around 4000 BC, and dyed fabrics from the region are documented as far back as 2500 BC. The story of Indian Textiles is its prosperity, diversity and a deep connection with nature. From the whisper of handspun Khadi to the...

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27-08-2025
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Official Languages of India: State-Wise List of 22 Official Languages

India is such a large and diverse country with its own culture and traditions that are reflected in the spoken languages.  According to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, there are 22 official languages of India spoken extensively across various regions. This blog examines examine the intricacies of India's linguistic policies...

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06-08-2025
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Key Statistics from India’s First Census: Then vs Now

Census is a periodic governmental count of a population that usually includes social and economic information. But it's much more than mere population count. The key statistics from the first census in India in 1872 and the last one in 2011 and the important milestones in between tell a story of evolution of a nation from an agrarian colonised r...

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30-07-2025
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Veg vs Nonveg: Which diet is healthier?

Each time the topic of veg vs non-veg food comes up, it turns into a controversy. The topic veg vs non-veg diet debate goes beyond individual tastes, involving considerations of nutrition, lifestyle, ethics and environment. Let’s delve into the explanation when health is the priority, which option comes out on top is veg or non-veg?

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