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Higher Education in India- Past, Present and Future- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Higher education in India refers to the college education. Today, the challenges in Higher Education are not only restricted to the power of money and outdated syllabi but also how the system is skewed to favour few people over others. The issues of inadequate representation, lack of concern for disadvantaged communities, and the urban-rural divide continue to affect us across the country. There are several policies that work for inclusion in school education but often ignore the higher education scenario. This podcast episode is aimed at opening your eyes to the current state of higher education in the country.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Sahil Sameer-  Sahil Sameer has pursued his MBA degree from the Indian Institute of Management Indore and B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from Govt. Model Engineering College Kochi.  Currently, he is involved with the Opengrad Foundation, a non-governmental organization he co
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Takeaways from the Indian Financial Budget 2024

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On July 23rd 2024, the Finance Minister of India, Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the financial budget for the financial year 2024-25. Earlier in February she had presented the Interim budget for four months. This will be the first budget of NDA 3.0 which is crucial since the current government is a coalition one. On 22nd July, the minister submitted the Economic Survey for the year  2023-2024. India grew by 8.2% in the past year. PM Modi also spoke on the budget during his address. He called for inclusive growth, empowerment of the middle class, and a path for developed India.  It is to be noted that the Economic Survey itself gave a lot of scope for discussion and a lot of data to talk about.  Important questions have largely been raised on India's economic relations with China such as import-export relations, FDI and much more. At the same time, concerns were raised about the stock market asking SEBI to step in more. It has highlighted the role of AI in employment and more oppo
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Red Sea Crisis- Past, Present and Future

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Introduction Ever since the October 7th attack happened in Israel, the Middle East had become a potential war zone. Other than the Levant another vulnerable area that became a danger zone was the Red Sea area. Several ships in the regions were diverted away from the Red Sea, following longer routes forcing shipping costs across the world to rise and increasing travel time. Where is the Red Sea?, Why is it important? What is the current conflict in the Red Sea all about? Newscapsule of the Month Credits- PICRYL Red Sea- History and Relevance  The Red Sea is an important and narrow water body in the Middle East. It lies between the Suez Canal and the Arabian Sea. The Sea is bounded by the African and Asian Continents by the countries of Egypt, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Sudan, Eritrea and Jordan. It is connected to the Mediterranean Sea in the north via the Suez Canal and to the Gulf of Aden by Bab-Al-Mandab. In short, the Red Sea separates the Middle East and Africa. Although, the R
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Why are Americans angry?

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This is a very short article based on popular social media discourses I encounter every day. I am not going to make a judgement on them but just going to enlist them. These are multiple perspectives handpicked and aggregated.  Credit- Fred Murphy Americans are angry because- 1.1 million Americans died during COVID-19 which is much higher than the number of deaths during World War II. The exit of the USA from Afghanistan was chaotic and many were shocked by the lack of proper execution on the ground which led to the fall of Kabul in the hands of the Taliban which was a massive costly affair for the  American taxpayer. On January 6th Insurrection and Aftermath. The high inflation in the country has pushed the cost of living. High Gas Prices Aftermath Russia-Ukraine War. Roe vs Wade was overturned.  They hate guns and gun violence but no one is doing anything on that. \ Politicians take money from gun lobby only do nothing.  Billions are being spent on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan while Ame
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News Capsule for the Month of June 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Hibi, Thomas urges Kerala CM to preserve Aspinwall House.  Flooding and water logging concerns were raised after massive rains in the state.  Kerala Lok Sabha Tally- UDF-18 BJP-1 LDF-1 BJP wins in Kerala for the first time in Lok Sabha.  Praveshanotsavam is celebrated in schools. Vlogger Sanju Techy is to be acted against by MVDs for building a swimming pool inside the car. Kozhikode was declared as India's first UNESCO City of Literature.  LDF government suspends rules, hoodwinks opposition to pass two crucial amendments.  No posters at KSRTC depots or buses: KB Ganesh Kumar to unions.  CPI(M) stunned by BJP surge in Kannur strongholds.  CPI(M) nominates CPI and KCM Mani Group.  A low-magnitude earthquake occurred in Thrissur.  More than 350 residents of DLF apartments in Kochi fell sick due t
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