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How and Why did Zohran Mamdani win?

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On 1st July, the results of the New York City Mayoral Democratic Party Primary were out. Whoever wins the democratic primary is likely to be the mayor of NYC. Zohran Mamdani has won the Democratic Party Primary. The City follows a ranked choice system where votes are transferred to a higher candidate until someone achieves at least 50% of the vote. Mamdani was leading in the first round before the transfer of votes. He defeated the long-time veteran of New York Politics, Andrew Cuomo, 56-44 in the second round. Hence, now Mamdani will head towards the final New York Mayoral election in November.  This article is not about him, his ideology or whether that will help New York City; rather, it is about how he managed to win the election and what both parties of the USA, as well as any political enthusiast, can learn from that.  Founded by the Dutch in 1624, New York City is the largest city in the USA and is the heart of Wall Street, the symbol of free market capitalism...
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News Capsule For The Month of January 2025

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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  Kerala state budget likely on February 7. CM Pinarayi Vijayan says that Sree Narayana Guru was not a proponent of Sanatana Dharma. Peta held a massive event in Kochi targeting seafood.  Kerala to get 20 coaches in Vandebharat in the state.  Tension at Kochi Archbishop House as laity clash with police. The frequency of Water Metro between the Vytilla and Kakkanad routes increased.  Kerala court awards death penalty to Greeshma in Sharon Raj Murder case.  Man-eater tiger found dead in Wayanad. India  Modi govt has cancelled the release of the 3rd edition of the biennial Good Governance Index.  Gujarat HC raps law machinery for invoking the POCSO Act in a molestation case 8 years after FIR. Delhi assembly elections on February 5, results to be declared ...
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Higher Education Opportunities Abroad and How is it different from India- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Higher education in India refers to college education or getting UG, PG or Doctoral Degrees. Today a record number of students from across the country are choosing abroad as their Higher Education Destination. Studying abroad for a rewarding job and settling there is a dream for everyone. The lack of proper oversight, information and guidance can derail your dream. This podcast episode is aimed at guiding you to choose the career of your choice through experience sharing.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Venkatakrishnan-  He has successfully completed a dual Master’s degree in International Relations, which was awarded jointly by the University of Bristol and Christ University. His intellectual pursuits span various disciplines, including philosophy, astronomy, international relations, and psychology. Disclaimer-   All the opinions presented are of the respective speakers in their personal capacity and do...
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