Author: Ashish Singh
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The Accidental Anthropologist – A Cautionary Tale of Ambition and Authenticity
What happens when the pursuit of ambition eclipses the love of learning? When classrooms become filled with students focused on passing exams, not on understanding the world? The answer lies in the growing epidemic of disciplinary dishonesty—a silent crisis eroding the soul of academia. This is my story, the accidental anthropologist’s cautionary tale.
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The Dopamine of Devotion: How Religion Taps into Our Brain’s Pleasure Center
Ever wondered why the idea of heaven or a better afterlife is so comforting? Or why some folks endure serious hardship in the name of their faith? Turns out, it’s not just about blind devotion. There’s some serious brain science at play here, and it has everything to do with delayed gratification – that thing
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दिल और दिमाग – शादी में प्यार और तालमेल का संतुलन
कुछ दिन पहले, मेरी एक दोस्त, जो हरियाणा के कुरुक्षेत्र जिला अदालत में वकील बनने की ट्रेनिंग कर रही है, उसने एक चौंका देने वाली बात नोटिस की। उसने देखा कि अदालत के ज्यादातर मामले शादी से जुड़े झगड़ों के थे – तलाक, बच्चों की कस्टडी, प्रॉपर्टी के झगड़े, और भी न जाने क्या-क्या। इससे
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The Heart & The Head : Finding the Balance Between Love and Compatibility in Marriage
A few days ago, my friend, a budding lawyer interning at the Kurukshetra District Court in Haryana, shared a startling observation. She noticed a significant portion of the court’s docket was consumed by marital disputes – divorce filings,custody battles, property disputes, the list went on. This revelation sparked her curiosity, leading her to delve deeper into the complexities of marriage. As an anthropology
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The Escapist’s Guide to (Not) Taking Responsibility
Imagine someone you know – a friend, a family member, perhaps even yourself – who seems to have a convenient answer for every setback or disappointment. “It wasn’t meant to be,” they say, or “It’s all part of God’s plan.” While comforting words, they can also mask a deeper pattern: the tendency to accept circumstances without delving into the root causes