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India’s First Digital Addiction Centre: A Much-Needed Intervention or Overreach?

Excessive screen time is no longer just a lifestyle concern—it is now recognized as a public health issue. AIIMS Delhi is launching the Centre for Advanced Research on Addictive Behaviours (CAR-AB), India’s first dedicated digital addiction centre. This initiative aims to address the growing impact of technology dependence, particularly among children and young adults, as […]

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Sezzle’s Resurgence: From Struggles to Survival

Sezzle, a Minneapolis-based fintech company specializing in Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, was on the brink of collapse in 2022. Facing plummeting stock prices, failed acquisition deals, and unsustainable operations, the company seemed destined for failure. However, in a dramatic turnaround, Sezzle not only survived but thrived. How did this struggling fintech manage to

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How a Name Change Cost Bira Crores

  Bira, one of India’s most recognizable craft beer brands, wanted to refresh its identity ahead of its planned IPO. The company decided to drop ‘Private’ from its name—a seemingly minor legal formality. Instead, that small tweak snowballed into a massive operational nightmare, stalling sales, disrupting supply chains, and ultimately costing the company ₹80 crore

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How Brands Hack Your Brain to Make You Spend More

Most people assume they are in full control of their spending decisions. They browse, compare prices, and make what seem like rational purchases. But behind the scenes, brands are constantly deploying psychological tricks designed to influence your choices—without you even realizing it. From the way products are priced to how discounts are framed, every marketing

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Deepfake, Power, and the Musk Takeover: The HUD Controversy Unfolds

  Inside the halls of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), an unusual scene played out—one that blurred the lines between political theater, corporate influence, and artificial intelligence. A deepfake video of Donald Trump kneeling and kissing Elon Musk’s feet mysteriously appeared on internal government screens. Employees had to manually shut down

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The Indus Valley Report 2025: India’s Growth Story Is a Paradox

India’s economic trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary. The country has surged to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, boasting a $4.5 trillion market cap. Yet, in terms of per capita income, India ranks 149th, a stark indicator of its wealth divide. The Indus Valley Report 2025 unpacks these contradictions, revealing the underlying complexities of India’s

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BNPL for Stocks: A Smart Innovation or a Risky Gamble?

ICICI Direct has introduced a ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) scheme for stock investments, a move that could reshape how retail investors participate in the market. The Margin Trading Facility (MTF), marketed as a way to buy stocks by paying just 25% upfront, allows investors to leverage their positions while covering the remaining amount through

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Trump’s $5M ‘Gold Card’ Visa: A Shortcut to the American Dream—For a Price

The American Dream has always been built on the promise of opportunity. Work hard, contribute to the economy, and eventually, a path to citizenship opens up. But Trump’s new “Gold Card” visa is rewriting the rules—offering instant US residency, no strings attached, for those who can afford the price tag. For $5 million, applicants would

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AI Can Fake History, But It Can’t Draw a Left-Handed Person

Artificial intelligence can do many things that once seemed impossible. It can generate hyper-realistic war zones, deepfake politicians, and even manipulate historical narratives. But ask AI to generate an image of a person writing with their left hand, and many models fail—often spectacularly. This strange limitation exposes something deeper about AI systems and the way

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