The Cultural Kaleidoscope ----- by ABHAY PANDEY

  Bihar: From Glory to Struggles and the Path to Reclaiming Its Future               By Abhay Pandey   Let's talk about a state whose regional festival has spread across the whole country, inspiring people not only on social media but also in real life. This is Chhath Puja, the integral festival of Bihar. The festival's presence on social media has sparked my curiosity to learn more about Bihar and understand how a state with such a glorious history has come to be known for underdevelopment, corruption, and violence. What sort of developments did occurred which turn the term "Bihari" as an insult?   A Legacy of Power, Wisdom, and Spirituality Can we imagine the history of India without mentioning the state of Bihar? It's hard to ignore this land that was once home to powerful empires like the Mauryas, Nandas, Guptas, and Pala dynasties. Bihar played a crucial role in India's golden age, particularly under the Gupta Empire, which is known...

From Mahabharata to Mobile Apps: The Rise of Gambling in India                    by Abhay Pandey  A Story as Old as Time: The Gambling Dilemma in Indian Culture The story of the Mahabharata, in which the Pandavas lost everything—their wealth, property, kingdom, and even themselves, including their common wife Draupadi—in a game of dice, is well known. This event ultimately led to the great battle of the Mahabharata. This tale is familiar in every household, and the values in our society view gambling as unholy, a destroyer of happiness and a stable life.  However, while our society is aware of these values, many choose not to follow them. As a result, advertisements for gambling and fantasy games are everywhere. News headlines about people losing lakhs of rupees and even teenagers taking extreme steps due to gambling losses have sadly become commonplace. In this blog, I will try to shed some light on the gambling network that...