The Sensible Arya

Imagine this — your phone stops working just two years after you bought it. Your printer says the cartridge is empty even though you can clearly see ink. Your lightbulb burns out again. Ever wondered why? I t's not bad luck. It's deliberate . Welcome to the world of Planned Obsolescence , a shady strategy that thrives on the infinite greed  of modern capitalism. What is Planned Obsolescence? In simple terms, planned obsolescence  means designing a product to fail  or become outdated sooner than necessary—so you’re forced to buy a new one. Manufacturers build in weaknesses, stop software updates, and use marketing to make your perfectly fine gadget look like a fossil. This isn't a conspiracy theory—it's a well-documented business model . The Lightbulb That Wouldn't Die: The Centennial Light Here’s a bulb that exposes this scam better than anything else. In Livermore, California , a single lightbulb has been glowing since 1901 . It’s called the...

The Forests Are Bleeding, and You’re Scrolling: Hasdeo, Dol Ka Badh, and the Death of Conscience By: The Sensible Arya  “First they cut the trees. Then they silenced the voices. And we? We just watched.” India is burning its lungs in silence. While you scroll through reels, share motivational quotes, or binge another season of passive entertainment, the very soil that breathes life into this land is being gutted — not by invaders, but by those elected to serve, and watched by a youth too distracted to care. Two names. Two symbols of resistance. Hasdeo Forest in Chhattisgarh. Dol Ka Badh in Jaipur. And the story? It’s not just about trees. It’s about us. About everything we’re losing — and everything we’re becoming. □ Hasdeo Forest: The Heart That Fought Until It Bled Deep in the mineral-rich lands of Chhattisgarh lies Hasdeo Arand , one of India’s densest, richest forests — home to elephants, leopards, and thousands of Adivasi families who have lived there for centuries. But bene...