4th Pillar, No Affiliations
4th Pillar, No Affiliations
The story of Pakistan since its birth in 1947 remains one of the strangest paradoxes in modern history. Nations that started their journeys around the same time — Japan rising from the ashes of World War II, Singapore transforming from a swamp into a financial powerhouse — are now shining examples of progress, stability, and […]
India’s private healthcare sector grew fast, attracted big corporate money and “star” clinicians, and now operates on perverse financial incentives (fee-for-service, packages, referrals, TPAs) that push up prices, encourage unnecessary procedures, and shift risk and cost onto patients — while public spending remains low and out-of-pocket payments stay very high. The result: huge profits for […]
U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a staggering $100,000 annual fee for each H-1B visa employee has sent shockwaves across the tech industry worldwide. Coupled with his new “Gold Card” visa that allows millionaires and billionaires to buy their way into the United States, the move is as radical as it is controversial. For […]
Note – This is a work of Fiction and figment of our imagination When the highest chair dismissively says “Go and pray your deity,” it echoes across history like the arrogance of Hiranyakashyap asking young Prahlad—“Where is your God? Is He in this pillar?” And just as Lord Narasimha emerged from that pillar to end […]
Note – This is a work of Fiction and figment of our imagination When the highest chair says to a citizen, “Go and pray your deity,” mocking the faith of a billion Hindus, it is not just a careless remark. It is a symptom of a deeply rotten system—one that has lost accountability, one where […]
The recent cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Asia Cup has left many Indians, especially military veterans, families of martyrs, and concerned citizens, deeply disappointed. This was not just another sporting event — it came against the backdrop of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, including the recent Pahalgam attack, where innocent citizens were brutally killed and […]
(Note – Some offer might change with time, discount might be more or less depending upon the time of viewing the promotions/ads. Please refer to the websites for right accurate information. Here, the numbers need to be considered as indicative or advisory) As the festive season approaches, India’s top e-commerce platforms—Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra—are gearing […]
How Extreme Heat Is Cutting Into the Life Spans of India’s Seniors? Key takeaways (for Odisha & India) What the science says about heat and senior mortality (beyond heatstroke) 1) Excess deaths rise during heat waves—even when death certificates don’t say “heat” Indian multi-city time-series research links heat waves with increased daily all-cause mortality, capturing […]
Corruption in India is not limited to one office, one post, or one politician. It flows like blood through the veins of our system — from clerks to IAS officers, from constables to MLAs, from contractors to businessmen. The common thread? A lavish lifestyle far beyond their legitimate income. Here is a citizen’s guide with […]
Pros vs Cons of Ethanol Blending Pros (Benefits) Cons (Concerns) Reduces crude oil imports → saves ₹30k–35k crore annually ⛽ Mileage drops by 6–10% in vehicles on E20 🌍 Cuts CO₂ emissions by 15–20% 🔧🚜 Older vehicles (pre-2020) face engine wear & corrosion Cleaner combustion → less particulate matter & CO 🚫 No option for […]
