Category: The Curious Scroll
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Trump’s Trade Threats: What It Means for India
In the ever-evolving landscape of global politics, India often finds itself walking a tightrope — and this time, the pressure comes with a deadline. The latest threat of tariffs and trade restrictions from Donald Trump’s camp has once again placed India in a complex spot. What drew me to this…
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Cow Shows Up at 4th Floor Flat in Lucknow
Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that. In Lucknow, a cow unexpectedly turned up knocking on the door of a fourth-floor flat in Ali Colony—on a rainy Monday morning. The tenant opened the door to find a cow lingering…
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India vs US Tariffs: The Battle to Save Local Farmers
When I first came across the headline — “Why has India vowed to protect its farmers in the face of tariff threats?” — I felt a ripple of concern. As someone who believes in the power of innovation and progress, I also understand that not all change is created equal…
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India Faces a Tariff Bomb: What Does It Mean?
Sometimes a headline just makes you stop and ask — wait, what’s going on here? That’s exactly what happened when I came across the phrase “India faces tariff bomb.” So, I dug a little deeper, and here’s what I found. What’s the “Tariff Bomb” All About? The United States is…
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Learning With AI: Smarter, Personalized, 24/7
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, the idea of AI becoming a personal tutor is no longer science fiction—it’s reality. As someone who has been exploring different fields of study, I’ve personally experienced how tools like ChatGPT can simplify complex topics, explain real-life use cases, and even offer motivation when I…
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Is AI a threat to Indian IT?
Economic uncertainty in the US and Europe is shaking up India’s IT industry. With clients spending cautiously and deal-making slowing down, many are predicting a few rough quarters ahead for Indian tech giants. But amidst this turbulence, one trend stood out to me: the rising influence of Generative AI. While…
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Are Indian Cities Livable? A Realistic Ground View
When we talk about “livability,” we often imagine clean air, safety, and solid public infrastructure. For me, these three aspects form the foundation of a truly livable city — a place where one can breathe freely, feel secure, and move around comfortably. But the reality of Indian cities, especially in…
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Gen Z and Early Aging: Skincare, Stress & Screens
The other day while scrolling through Cosmopolitan, an article made me pause—“Why Gen Z Might Be Ageing Faster Than Millennials.”Wait, what? Aren’t we the generation obsessed with SPF, skincare routines, and self-care Sundays? After all, the global skincare industry is booming—set to hit $200 billion in revenue by 2025 according…
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How better education can fix everything
What would you change about modern society? If things were in my hands to change, I would begin with the education system. Why? Because I find it deeply frustrating how weak our foundational skills are—even in concepts taught before Class 5. We’ve grown up in a system that values rote…
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How Data and Energy May Redefine Global Currency
At a time when global trade still heavily depends on the US dollar—and its rise or fall can shake the stock markets of entire nations—entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath’s statement feels nothing short of mind-boggling. He said: “Forget rupees or dollars. A silent force could take their place in 10 years.” It’s…
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