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The Erosion of ‘Secular India’ Modi is implementing his Hindutva project

The Erosion of ‘Secular India’ Modi is implementing his Hindutva project   Right after its independence in 1947, India did two crucial things: it gave all citizens the right to vote, and it adopted a secular constitution that enshrined equality before law. Over the decades, some of that high-mindedness has eroded. Corruption and “goondah-raj” (thug rule) politics have become some …

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What is DNA?

What is DNA?   Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid (DNA) is a chemical found in the nucleus of cells and carries the ‘instructions’ for the development and functioning of living organisms. It is often compared to a set of blueprints since it contains the instructions needed to build cells. These instructions are divided into segments along a strand of DNA and are …

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The Nervous System and the Brain

The Nervous System and the Brain The nervous system is a complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the body. It is essentially the body’s electrical wiring. Structurally, the nervous system has two components: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system which includes the nerves that extend from …

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