Think Aloud | ??0Updated 2 years ago ? 16+#NoBindiNoBusiness #BoycottFabIndia: Have We Gone Too Far?
There's been yet another controversy around Diwali. This time it is FabIndia that had to bow to the social media pressure. This then begs the question - how far are we willing to drag this? Where do we draw the line?
Parag Agrawal recently joined the list of Indian-born CEOs of top tech companies globally. And as expected all of us Indians were immensely proud of his achievement. But the larger question is: If a dozen of the top CEOs in the world come from a country with 18% of the world's population, why should we be surprised or proud?
Will Metaverse change the way we live? It's not that we're not living in one right now. If you own a non-fungible token or even just some crypto, you¡¯re part of the metaversal experience. Virtual and augmented reality are in a way a prototype of the metaverse.
There's been yet another controversy around Diwali. This time it is FabIndia that had to bow to the social media pressure. This then begs the question - how far are we willing to drag this? Where do we draw the line?
It's 2021 and still 287 million Indians can't read or write! The fact that 37% of the world¡¯s illiterates live in India alone, should shame us to pieces. So what's stopping us from reaching 100% literacy?
Last year, India produced a record 308.65 million tonnes of foodgrains and yet almost 190 million Indians still go to sleep hungry everyday. Despite surpluses, why aren't we able to feed everyone in this country?
The Burari family suicide was not a singular incident. It pointed towards the larger malaise of superstitions and blind faith in our society. How far is too far when it comes to superstitions and blind faith?
Here's a layman's guide to understanding the seemingly complicated terms such as money laundering, offshore tax havens, shell companies and much more. And maybe after this, we'll get why Pandora Papers, Paradise Papers etc. are important.
While the world speculates, enjoys and discusses, there¡¯s only two people who know why the relationship broke - and that's the two people in it. We decode moments and circumstances that broke some of history¡¯s biggest pairs.
An Indian Air Force officer accused a colleague of rape and in response to her complaint she was allegedly subjected to the two-finger test that was banned by the SC in 2013.
It¡¯s 2021 and we still figure among those 36 countries where it is perfectly legal for a man to rape a woman - as long as they are married. Why, though?
IT Debates ? 4 years agoWhat Indians 'Really' Think About CoronavirusHere is what Indians really think about the coronavirus outbreak. India has imposed stringent travel curbs as the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 outbreak a pandemic.
IT Debates ? 4 years agoIs Our Preamble Still Relevant?With Republic Day just around the corner, we went around the streets asking this important question. By the way, do you know the difference between secular and sovereign?
IT Debates ? 4 years agoHow Will CAA-NRC Affect The Dynamics Of The Country?The controversial CAA/NRC debate has divided the entire nation with polarising views. There are hundreds and thousands of protestors on the streets protesting against this amended act. In the midst of it all, we have decided to bring two opposing views together. A dialogue is a two-way street and can lead to more clarity when posed with such a dilemma i.e. the CAA/NRC. We hope that both parties, whether in support or denial, would take the time to listen to the other and take no offence!
IT Debates ? 5 years agoIndian Parents On Live-In Relationships"I think a known devil is better than an unknown devil," "This is not our Indian culture," "It depends from person to person." Today a lot of young couples are opting for live-in relationships before marriage. It's almost like a trial run to see if they have it in them to tolerate each other. Here's what Indian parents think about the concept of live-in relationships.?
IT Debates ? 5 years agoShould Men Fast On Karwa Chauth?It's the 21st century where Science has taken the responsibility to take care of the life expectancy of a human. Meanwhile, in India there is still an age old custom called Karva Chauth where a wife fasts for her husband's long life and good health. But we have one question: Why should wives be the only ones to fast?
IT Debates ? 5 years agoDelhi Tells Us Engineering Main Kitna Scope HaiAre you an engineer who is doing something totally different now in life? The one question we've all been asked is 'Engineering main kitna scope hai, beta?' Isn't that the first dream every Indian parent has for their kid? Here's what Delhi had to say on the subject.
IT Debates ? 5 years agoDelhiites On Buying CondomsWhy do we still feel so awkward when it comes to buying condoms? And if you are one of those who can't walk up to a chemist and ask for a pack, where do you buy them from? Why not ask the people of Delhi? Watch the video and see the hilarious reactions.
IT Debates ? 5 years agoWhat's The One Crazy Feature You'd Want On Your Smartphone?"My phone should turn into a time machine." What's a crazy feature you'd want on your phone? Today, we can manage for days without water but not when it comes to our phones. And right now we're at the launch of a new phone. Watch the video for more.
IT Debates ? 5 years agoWhat's The Craziest Thing You've Done For A Friend?Destroying your friend's hair with holi colours, proxy at college... what's the craziest thing you've ever done for a friend? Like who will save our souls if not our friends? But what we really wanted to know was the craziest thing Delhi peeps did for their friends and here's how that went.