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Brain Drain: A growing challenge for India

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  Brain drain is a phenomenon where a country experiences a loss of skilled and talented individuals who leave to pursue better opportunities and careers in other countries. In the context of India, brain drain has been a significant problem for several decades. Many highly skilled professionals, including doctors, engineers, scientists, and academics, leave India to work and live abroad. The reasons for this are varied and include better career prospects, higher salaries, improved work-life balance, and better living conditions. Additionally, political instability, limited job opportunities, and a lack of funding for research and development in certain fields are some of the factors that push people to leave. A report by the Global Wealth Migration Review for the year 2020 stated that nearly 5,000 high-net-worth individuals left India and moved abroad in the year 2020 alone. India has also the largest population of migrants living abroad numbering over 17.5 million as per the latest U

Cricket: A Religion or Sport in India?

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Cricket is certainly a very popular sport in India, and it has a special place in the hearts of many Indians. Many people in India follow cricket closely, and the sport has become an important part of the country's culture and identity. In fact, cricket is often described as a "Religion" in India, due to the passion and devotion that many people have for the game. It is not uncommon to see people discussing cricket and debating the merits of different players and teams on the streets, in cafes, and in homes throughout the country. Cricket has undergone significant changes in its forms over the years. The traditional form of the game, known as Test cricket, is played over five days with two innings per team, and it remains the pinnacle of the sport. However, with the increasing popularity of shorter, more fast-paced forms of cricket, such as One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20) cricket, the game has evolved to meet the changing preferences of fans and players.