Arattai

Arattai, Zia, and the Fight for Indian Tech Independence: The Zoho Story (2025)

Introduction In 2025, Zoho Corporation finds itself at a crossroads — propelled by a rising tide of digital nationalism, public concern over data sovereignty, and growing demand for privacy‑centric tools. Two of its key initiatives, Arattai (a messaging app) and Zia LLM (its proprietary large language model and AI agent ecosystem), have become emblematic of…

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2025

Victory of Goodness: A Reflection on Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra in 2025

As October 2025 unfolds, India finds itself celebrating two of its most powerful and meaningful occasions — Gandhi Jayanti on October 2nd, and Dussehra, which falls on October 12th this year. Although these two events come from different historical and cultural backgrounds, they are united by a common message: the triumph of good over evil,…

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Bihar

2025 Bihar Elections: Can the Opposition Alliance Challenge the BJP Stronghold?

Introduction With the Bihar assembly elections due in October–November 2025, the political atmosphere is charged. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) aims to retain power, while the Opposition alliance — primarily Mahagathbandhan (led by RJD, Congress, Left parties) — seeks to break NDA’s dominance. To assess whether the Opposition stands a realistic chance, we must…

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Delhi's

Delhi’s Air Currently Clean Amid Stubble Burning Season, Authorities Issue Warnings

Introduction Every year, the arrival of the stubble burning season in North India marks the beginning of a challenging phase for air quality in Delhi’s and the National Capital Region (NCR). This agricultural practice, where farmers burn leftover crop residue (stubble) after harvesting, contributes significantly to seasonal spikes in air pollution. While Delhi’s air quality…

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Rajasthan

Peon Recruitment Drive in Rajasthan: A Mirror to Rising Unemployment

Recently, Rajasthan announced 53,749 Class IV (peon / chaperasi / Grade IV) government job vacancies through the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB). The application window drew more than 24.75 lakh individuals—roughly 468 applicants per vacancy. Notably, only 10th-grade pass was required for eligibility, yet a huge fraction of applicants were overqualified graduates, postgraduates, and even…

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Dehradun

Cloudburst in Dehradun: What It Reveals About Rising Climate Risks

Introduction In mid‑September 2025, Dehradun in Uttarakhand was hit by a cloudburst event coupled with incessant rainfall and flash flooding. The disaster caused loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and left many communities cut off. More than just an isolated incident, the event highlights broader climate vulnerabilities in Himalayan foothills. What Happened Cloudburst in Dehradun:…

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