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The Manufacturing Imperative | Why India's Development Path Diverges from East Asian Success
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TLDR – Summary: Based on Joe Studwell’s How Asia Works, this article argues India skipped the “land → manufacturing → finance” formula that drove East Asian growth. East Asian model: Land reform boosted small-farm output, state-led export manufacturing forced global competition, and financial control funneled capital into industry. India’s detour: Post-1991 liberalization built an IT/BPO powerhouse (<1% workforce) instead of a broad manufacturing base (~14% vs. 30% in East Asia).Frameworks | Using Philosophy to Order Life
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TLDR - Summary: Philosophies (e.g., Stoicism, Buddhism, Chanakya’s Nīti) are practical models—tools to structure experience, not universal truths. You can’t “prove” a framework’s basic assumptions; to critique it, adopt its premises, apply them in real life, and highlight where they fail. Living a philosophy reshapes perception through practice rather than logical debate—test guiding rules, journal results, and refine based on where they break. Philosophy as Frameworks for Sense-Making At its heart, philosophy isn’t a collection of proofs or academic jousting—it’s a toolkit, a lens through which we impose order on an otherwise hollow, abstract world.Grind | When Memorization Works Better Than Deep Understanding
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TLDR - Summary: Deep understanding isn’t always the best study strategy—especially when you have massive, structured, or dull material to tackle (like exam prep). Instead, using smart memorization techniques and repetitive practice can help you quickly grasp key facts and patterns, saving time and mental energy. Think of it like the Fabian strategy in military history: avoid exhaustive, head-on battles (deep diving into every detail) in favor of a more efficient, balanced approach that starts with memorization and later deepens understanding.Reforming Student Welfare in Indian Educational Institutions | A Call for Accountability, Transparency, and Direct Representation
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TLDR - Summary: Systemic Failures: Recent incidents at KIIT University and Carmel School, Dhanbad reveal deep flaws in student welfare oversight in Indian educational institutions. Inadequate Oversight: Bodies like NAAC, NIRF, AICTE, CBSE, and ICSE focus on ratings and guidelines, failing to enforce direct accountability. Need for Reform: Proposes the creation of direct complaint portals and independent local regulatory cells to ensure swift, impartial redressal. Empowered Student Representation: Emphasizes establishing truly independent student bodies to advocate for student rights and coordinate effective responses.