Category: Blog
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Crafted to Shock: The Misuse of Statistics
The horrific murder and rape of a young doctor in RG Kar Hospital in Kolkata earlier in August 2024 has shaken the collective conscience of the nation, yet again. The urgent issue of safety of women, safety of healthcare professionals, and generally safety in our Indian cities are once again a focus of discussion, and…
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The Flawed Economics of Free Water
Over the past few months, ever since the heady fragrance of the Delhi elections starting wafting in the winter air, the buzz was that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would sweep back to power. For many, the positive opinions seemed to converge into two tangible gains – free water, and free electricity. Now, freebie politics…