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Mahakumbh 2025: The Economic Marvels Encompassing Faith

The UP government, under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, has allocated approximately ₹7,500 crore for organizing Mahakumbh 2025. This budget covers infrastructure development, sanitation, security, and other essential services to handle the massive influx of devotees. In return, the government expects to generate substantial revenue, with projections reaching up to ₹3 lakh crore in financial…

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AI vs. MD: Should Patients Trust AI-Assisted Doctors

Experts forecast that medical AI will pervade 90% of hospitals and replace as much as 80% of what human doctors currently do. Additionally, the AI healthcare market, valued at USD 11 billion in 2021, is expected to reach USD 187 billion by 2030, indicating significant changes in healthcare. Furthermore, a survey by Innerbody Research found that 64% of patients would trust a diagnosis made by AI…

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The Murder of Mukesh Chandrakar: A Stark Reminder of the Risks Faced by Journalists

The safety of journalists and the freedom of the press constantly raise questions about our system. In India, journalists face significant risks due to their investigative work. Reports indicate that between May 2019 and August 2021, there were 256 instances of violence against journalists, including threats, physical assaults, and even murders. Recently, the tragic murder of Mukesh Chandrakar,…

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Misuse of Section 498A: From Legal Protection to Legal Persecution

Atul Subhash’s case is not an isolated one, as there have been other instances where men have faced extreme mental and emotional pressure due to false accusations under Section 498A. In many cases, scam marriages are conducted by women to extort money by abusing Section 498A and settling the case outside the courtroom in return for money. According to available data, over 1 lakh cases are filed…

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Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: The Growing Economic Toll of Stubble Burning

As of now, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 500, placing it in the “severe plus” category. This reflects the city’s ongoing and severe air pollution problem in recent years. This high AQI indicates dangerously high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) in the air, which can have serious negative impacts on health. The primary cause of this pollution is the illegal burning of…

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Schizophrenia: Hidden Truths, Myths, Treatments, and Human Rights of This Mental Illness

According to statistics reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), schizophrenia affects nearly 24 million people globally. Both men and women are equally affected. Men most commonly experience schizophrenia in their late teens or early 20s, and women in their 20s or 30s. It is rare among younger children (under 12 years old) and usually does not appear for the first time in adults over…

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Why Does India Face a Persistent Crisis of Sexual Violence Against Women

In just 20 to 25 days, over 900 rapes have been reported across various regions of India. These incidents range from the horrific daylight rape of a woman on a busy street in Ujjain to the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s medical college. Despite the new law passed after the 2012 Nirbhaya rape case in Delhi, which aimed to strengthen the definition and penalties for rape,…

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Gambling Gains: How Online Betting Boosts India’s Revenue Amid Legal Challenges

India’s online gambling market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.59% from 2023 to 2027, with 12.17 million users projected by 2027. The average revenue per user in this market could reach $291.83. During the pandemic lockdown, online gambling games saw a 40% growth. The government receives more tax income as a result of this growth, as online gambling significantly increases the amount…

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Pesticide Use In Agriculture: Why Is Market Revenue More Important Despite Deadly Consequences

Male asian farmer spray fertilizer at tobacco farm At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%, the global pesticides market is projected to increase from $78.16 billion in 2021 to $105.39 billion in 2026. Other estimates suggest the market’s value at $45.7 billion in 2022 and $92.6 billion in 2032, with a CAGR of 7.5% between 2023 and 2032. Persistence Market Research predicts that the…

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Unsafe Haven for students: Confronting Harassment by Professors on Indian University Campuses

A recent incident has highlighted the persistent issue of sexual harassment in Indian educational institutions. The case involves Professor Velayutham Saravanan of Jamia Millia Islamia, who was accused of sexually harassing four PhD scholars. According to reports, the professor would phone a student late at night and threaten to give her bad advice if she didn’t perform well. One student stated,…

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From Opium to Meth: Quantifying Drug Trafficking in India and Beyond

The UNODC found that international drug trafficking networks continue to operate in South Asia. The region serves as a base for the illicit manufacture and trafficking of amphetamine-type stimulants. This prevalence is mainly due to the widespread availability of precursor chemicals in the area. Notably, overdose deaths have increased in several high-income countries following the emergence of…

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Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance Judicial System Without Compromising Ethics in India

The emergence of AI in legal decision-making has sparked fears about the potential consequences of an overreliance on technology and automation. Predictive analytics in the legal sector raises ethical questions, and the deployment of AI-driven decision-making systems entails considerable risks. Nevertheless, the use of AI is accompanied by drawbacks and ethical dilemmas, particularly concerning…

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Paid Menstrual Leaves: How Far Is India To Having A Law On This Issue

Female period days. Woman menustration calendar cartoon vector, feminine cramp fertile cycle hygiene periodical menstruation plan, fertility awareness time, menstrual periodic planning isolated image Disorders related to menstruation, such as ovarian cysts, endometriosis (approximately 42 million women have endometriosis in India, a chronic condition where period pain is so severe that women may…

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Is Our Society Gender Biased In food Nutrition

Poor African children keeping their hands up – asking for food. Many African children suffer from poverty – 20% of Africa’s children will die before the age of five. Every day 30,000 children die from a combination of disease- infested water and malnutrition. According to the U.N.’s 2022 ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ report, women have poorer food security than men in…

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How Nanotechnology Is Shaping India’s Agricultural Landscape

Abiotic stresses, particularly drought and salinity, are the most prominent constraints that can seriously impact plant growth and crop production, posing a direct threat to the food supply needed to meet the increasing demands of a growing global population. Nanotechnology plays a promising role in modern agriculture by improving plant growth and enhancing abiotic stress tolerance. It achieves…

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Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: How may the new patent modifications impact the healthcare industry in India

However, corporate legal firms praised the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which were released on March 15, 2024, by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Public health organizations and experts are concerned about these modifications. They contend that these changes may erode public health protections and…

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From Medical Examination to Ward Allotment: The Hidden Struggles of Transgender Inmates in the Indian Prison System

In January 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to all states and union territories, urging them to abstain from discrimination against transgender individuals in jails and other correctional facilities. This directive came as part of India’s ongoing efforts to recognize and uphold transgender rights. Notable milestones in this journey include the landmark NALSA vs Union of India…