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26-12-2025
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Top 10 Most Air-Polluted Cities in the World

High AQI days reduce urban productivity, strain healthcare systems, and degrade ecosystems. Visibility loss, acid deposition, and heat absorption by particulate matter further destabilise urban environments. Over time, polluted cities become less livable, less attractive to investment, and more expensive to govern.

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19-11-2025
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The Ancient Metal Art of Dokra – 4000 Years of Legacy

India’s artistic heritage is like a flowing river that is sometimes calm, sometimes wild, but always carrying stories that are older than memory. Among these stories lies a craft that has survived empires, migrations, wars, modernity, and changing tastes. A craft that sti...

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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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