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POP CULTUREMEDIAENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY (EHS)FIRE SAFETYMENTAL HEALTHPOLITICS/GEOPOLITICSECONOMICSPOLITY AND POLICYCYBERSECURITY
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avatarAditi KumariavatarPRIAL INDIAavatarArunnya Varma
Pop CultureMedia

Why Do People Love Rewatching Their Favorite TV Shows and Movies

written by Aditi Kumari published at time 09:19 PM, 4th Dec
Nostalgia is a feeling that takes you back to beautiful past moments, allowing you to relive them mentally. It could be your first day of high school, a trip with friends, or even a TV show or movie you watched as a kid. There has been a global trend of rewatching old classical TV Shows and movies among the people, whether from Friends or The Dark Knight Trilogy. People often compare it to eating your favorite meal again or visiting an old friend. But what is it exactly that drives people to constantly hit the replay button, is it just nostalgia or is there more to it?
We aim to answer this very question by analyzing different people’s opinions, and experiences over this phenomenon.
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Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)Fire SafetyMental Health

Enhancing Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness in India

written by Prial Vaishnav published at time 02:27 AM, 23rd Sep
Fire is one of the most destructive forces, comparable in its ability to cause large-scale devastation to natural disasters such as earthquakes. Despite its potential for destruction, India’s preparedness for fire emergencies remains inadequate. This paper examines the current state of fire safety awareness and emergency preparedness among the Indian population, with a focus on the workplace. It presents findings from a survey of 202 middle-class individuals from across India, highlighting gaps in safety knowledge, training, and implementation of safety measures. The results underscore the urgent need for better safety training, awareness programs, and regulatory reforms to strengthen India's safety culture.
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Politics/GeopoliticsEconomicsPolity and Policy

Tackling Socio-Economic Challenges in Middle-income Nations

India and Beyond

written by Arunnya Varma, Neha Arorapublished at time 09:53 PM, 28th Aug
Today, middle-income nations face many problems which significantly limit their potential to grow fast, but there may be other reasons which limit them in the long-term.
In countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in South Asia, and other nations all across the globe face problems such as – poverty and inequality (which directly hinders consumer spending), high dependency on importing crucial supplies and high levels of debt (restricting fiscal space for growth-enhancing expenditures), incompetent in the global export market in terms of prices, and other challenges including Education, Infrastructure, growth in SMEs and Startups, etc.
In this paper, we shall dive deep into the root cause of these problems and try to understand how nations facing these challenges striving for economic growth, can overcome these challenges.
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Cybersecurity

Beneath the Network: Cyberbullying

written by Aditi Kumari published at time 08:25 PM, 15th Aug
The paper explores the phenomenon of cyberbullying, its impact on individuals and society, and proposes solutions to address this growing concern. It delves into the psychological and social effects of cyberbullying, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The paper also examines the role of anonymity, jealousy, revenge, power dynamics, and lack of empathy in perpetuating cyberbullying.Furthermore, it discusses legal frameworks and laws related to cyberbullying in various countries, including India, the United States, China, and others. The paper proposes innovative solutions, such as AI-powered emotional analysis, blockchain-based reporting, virtual reality empathy training, gamification of online safety education, and personalized AI mentors.The research aims to raise awareness about the severity of cyberbullying and promote a collaborative effort to create a safer online environment.
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