Tag: Understanding
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Understanding Pakistani-Origin Grooming Gangs: A Timeline of Events
Pakistan has allegedly proposed a deal to the United Kingdom, accepting two convicted members of the Rochdale grooming gang only if Britain agrees to extradite two anti-regime Pakistani dissidents living in exile. The claim was reported by US-based outlet Drop Site News, citing unnamed sources. No government has confirmed it. According to the report, Islamabad…
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Understanding Vendor Debt Dynamics in India and the Philippines
Many street vendors rely on daily or weekly loans from moneylenders to finance working capital. Given the high interest rates, why do they not use a little bit of each day’s earnings to buy working capital, thus borrowing less? To explore this question, this article discusses three experiments that were conducted in India and Philippines,…
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Empowering Your Finances: Understanding India’s Financial Inclusion
It is that time of the year when you can review your finances. The year gone by was led by factors around a challenging global environment disrupted by trade disputes and wars. Amidst that, India’s growth is like an oasis. While foreigners may not fancy Indian equities for now, they still hold a sizeable chunk…
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Understanding DMK’s Push for Impeachment of Madras High Court Judge Amidst the Thiruparankundram Controversy
DMK lawmakers are planning to move impeachment motion against Madras High Court judge Justice GR Swaminathan after his order sent Tamil Nadu into a major legal and political firestorm. This unprecedented step follows the judge’s controversial order directing that the Karthigai Deepam lamp be lit on the Deepathoon pillar at Thiruparankundram, a location situated close…
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Understanding Underinsurance in Middle-Class Families
For many Indian families, buying a term plan once in their late twenties or early thirties feels like a permanent solution. A cover of Rs 50 lakh or Rs 75 lakh looked more than adequate a decade ago and often matched the income and lifestyle of that phase of life. The problem is that life…
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Understanding the Limitations and Capabilities of Iron Beam Defense System
Because Iron Beam’s maximum range is around 10 kilometres, it cannot intercept medium- or long-range ballistic missiles, including the types targeted by Israel’s Arrow system. While highly effective against short-range rockets, artillery fire and UAVs, Iron Beam is not intended for long-range ballistic missile interception. It also cannot engage high-altitude, high-speed missiles, nor threats travelling…
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Understanding the Bias Embedded in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence was once hailed as the dawn of impartiality, a tool capable of removing human prejudice from decision-making. From global corporations to national policies, AI promised to bring logic where emotion once ruled. However, today, minor and major decisions are made by machines, and increasingly, algorithms decide who gets the loan, gets promoted, and…
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Understanding the Challenge: Kansas City Chiefs
When former Texas Tech star QB Patrick Mahomes was drafted in 2017, the Kansas City Chiefs had a definitive plan for their future starting QB. Sit as a rookie and learn from Pro Bowl QB Alex Smith; then, take the reins the following season in 2018. Solid plan, but who the heck knew how it…
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Impact of Trump’s H-1B Order on Indian Applicants: Understanding the New Family Scrutiny
Trump’s New H-1B Order Could Put Indians At Risk: What the New Family Scrutiny Really Means Times Now Trump To Ban Visas For Fact-Checkers, Censors: How It Will Affect Indians NDTV No US visa for fact checkers, content moderators because ‘Trump’s social media accounts were once locked’ Times of India ‘Laying off US workers while hiring H-1B workers’:…
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Cloud vs. VPS: Understanding Security Implications for Your Business
Published by DJ Technologies | 2025/2026 In today’s increasingly digital landscape, businesses are faced with myriad choices when it comes to hosting their applications and data. Two of the most popular solutions are Cloud Computing and Virtual Private Servers (VPS). While both offer distinct advantages in terms of scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency, the security implications…