Opinion
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| The Indian middle class: Gains and transformation over the last 12 years | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
The Indian middle class has long been regarded as the backbone of the country’s economy. It drives consumption, fuels entrepreneurship, supports educational aspirations, and contributes significantly to tax revenues. Over the last twelve years, India has witnessed substantial economic, technological, and infrastructural changes that have reshaped the lives of millions of middle-class families. While challenges such as inflation, rising healthcare costs, and employment concerns persist, the period has also brought notable gains in income opportunities, financial inclusion, digital empowerment, infrastructure, and quality of life.
Economic Growth and Rising Aspirations
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| | | | The hidden cost of excessive screen time | | | | Dhruv
In today’s digital world, screens have become an essential part of our daily lives. Smartphones, computers, tablets, and televisions help us work, learn, and stay connected. However, spending too much time in front of screens can have several hidden costs that often go unnoticed.
One of the major effects of excessive screen time is on physical health. Prolonged use of digital devices can lead to eye strain, headaches, neck pain, and poor posture. The blue light emitted by screens can also disturb sleep patterns, making it difficult for people to get proper rest.
Mental health is another area that can be affected. Constant exposure to social media and online content may increase | |
| | | | Life-saving medicines, rising costs, and the common man’s struggle | | | |
Lalit Gargg
India is steadily moving forward with the dream of becoming a developed nation. The vision of a “Developed India” by 2047 is being reiterated time and again. Amid claims of massive infrastructure growth, digital transformation, remarkable space achievements, and economic progress, a fundamental question continues to arise: Can a nation truly be called developed if ordinary citizens are forced into debt because of illness? If the ever-increasing cost of medicines and medical treatment determines the thin line between life and death? If healthcare becomes a privilege of economic capacity rather than a basic right? At a time when inflation is already burdening common household | |
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