The Sensible Arya

Every year, lakhs of India’s brightest young minds compete in one of the world’s most grueling exams — the JEE. The reward? A seat at the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), institutions hailed as the apex of academic brilliance in the country. IITs are our pride. We speak of them on Republic Day. We build coaching empires around them. We speak their names with reverence. But here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud: The IITs are burning the midnight oil — but not for India. 🚨 Built by India, But for Someone Else Let’s look at the numbers. The Government of India spends ₹10–15 lakh per student during a 4-year B.Tech program at an IIT. The total IIT budget for FY 2024–25? Over ₹9,660 crore. Students pay a small fraction. Many pay nothing, thanks to scholarships and subsidies. So who pays the rest? You do . The Indian taxpayer. And how does the country benefit? ✈️ The Silent Exodus of Talent ● 30–36% of IIT graduates leave India for jobs or higher education ab...

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 In simple terms, planned obsolescence  means designing a product to fail  or become outdated sooner than necessary—so you’re forced to buy a new one.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...

The Burning Truth: Why India Must Build Its Own Jet Engines and Self-Reliant Armed Forces — Before It's Too Late Published on The Sensible Arya By Shiva Arya There’s a fire that burns quietly in the heart of every true Indian — a fire made of pride, pain, and a longing to see our nation rise, not just in words, but in weapons, in will, and in war-readiness. Let me ask you something straight — what good is a sovereign nation that can't even build the engine to fly its own fighter jet? What good is “Atmanirbhar Bharat” if, when war knocks at our door, we scramble for spare parts from foreign suppliers? This isn’t just about machines. This is about dignity, independence, and survival. The Forgotten War: Our Struggle for Jet Engine Independence It was 1983 when India lit the first spark of self-reliance by launching the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft program. A few years later, in 1986, the Kaveri engine program was born. Its goal? To build India’s first indigenous fighter jet engine...

Can EVMs Be Manipulated? Why Major Democracies Banned Them and What India Must Learn By The Sensible Arya Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were introduced to make elections faster and free from human error. But global experiences, expert analyses, and multiple demonstrations over the years suggest that EVMs—though efficient— can be hacked or manipulated , often in undetectable ways. This blog dives into why several countries have banned or abandoned EVMs, and why India’s system must face deeper public scrutiny. 🌐 Global Bans: Why Developed Democracies Said ‘No’ to EVMs 🇩🇪 Germany Germany banned EVMs in 2009 after its Constitutional Court ruled that any vote counting process must be publicly verifiable. The machines failed this democratic requirement. The government had also invited citizens to attempt hacking EVMs— and they succeeded —showing votes could be altered invisibly. 🇳🇱 Netherlands Abandoned EVMs in 2007 after citizen hackers exposed flaws, proving vote manipul...

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How Planned Obsolescence Is Wasting Your Money and Killing the Planet         -By The Sensible Arya Imagine this. You buy a brand-new car. But if something happens to the tires, you can’t replace them. Tough luck—you have to go to an authorized service center and pay 80% of the car’s original price just to fix them. Sounds absurd, right? Now ask yourself—why do you tolerate this with your smartphones? Phones today come with sealed batteries that can't be replaced easily. If your battery fails, you're expected to either pay an outrageous repair cost or buy a new device altogether. It's the same story with many modern gadgets and appliances. Welcome to the era of  planned obsolescence . The Printer Trap: Cheap to Buy, Expensive to Use Ever noticed how printers are shockingly cheap but their ink costs a fortune? That’s not an accident—it’s a business strategy. Companies sell you the printer at a loss, knowing you’ll be locked into bu...

Why India Needs Access to the Rafale Source Code – And the Risks of Not Having It By The Sensible Arya India’s Rafale fighter jets are a cornerstone of its aerial defense strategy, especially as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Indo-Pacific region. But behind this high-tech military marvel lies a serious concern: France’s continued refusal to share the Rafale’s source code with India. This restriction is more than just a technical roadblock—it strikes at the core of India’s defense autonomy and strategic self-reliance. Why India Needs the Rafale Source Code 1. Indigenous Weapon Integration The Indian Air Force (IAF) aims to arm its Rafales with homegrown missiles like the Astra Mk1, the BrahMos-NG, and smart bombs like SAAW. However, integrating these weapons requires access to the fighter’s core software. Without the source code, India is forced to depend on foreign weapons, undermining its ability to support domestic defense manufacturing. 2. Reduced Dependence on Foreign Suppli...