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Why the Rich Fear a Smaller Population – And Why We Should Choose It Anyway

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By The Sensible Arya Date: July 15, 2025 What if choosing to have fewer children was actually the most revolutionary act against exploitation — and the capitalist elite knew it? We often hear that population growth is "essential" for progress. That fewer people would mean collapse. That raising questions about sustainability is somehow "anti-poor" or even "evil." But behind this noise lies a deeper, uncomfortable truth: the world’s wealthiest and most powerful benefit the most from an overpopulated planet . And that’s exactly why they don’t want us to even talk about reducing it — voluntarily or otherwise. 💥 A Lesson From History: The Black Death and the Rise of the Commoner In the mid-1300s, Europe was hit by the Black Death , a tragic bubonic plague that killed up to 60% of the population . The scale of human suffering was unimaginable — entire towns vanished, families were torn apart, and chaos reigned. But in the decades that followed, som...

Is India Handing Over Its Defence Sector to Foreign Powers?

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 In 2014, when the Modi government came to power, it brought with it a powerful vision — Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). One of the most crucial areas it aimed to reform was the defence sector. For decades, India had been importing 60–70% of its weapons — from fighter jets to rifles — while our own factories sat underfunded and underutilized. To fix this, the government opened the sector to private players and increased the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) limit in defence. But instead of building true self-reliance, this move has created a new kind of dependency — not on imports, but on foreign-controlled joint ventures operating within India. Let’s break it down. FDI Limits Before & After 2014 Year FDI Limit in Defence Route Before 2014 :  26%  2014 (Modi Govt) : 49%  2020 ( so called Atmanirbhar push) : 74% and upto 100 percent after government approval  So now, foreign companies can own up to 74% automatically , and even 100% with a nod from the ...

Private Equity: The Silent Invasion of Indian Healthcare — And Why It Should Worry You

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There’s a quiet revolution happening in India’s healthcare sector. But it’s not being led by doctors or public health experts—it’s being led by private equity firms. These secretive financial giants are swallowing up hospitals, consolidating medical networks, and shifting the very ethos of healthcare from care to profit. If you’ve seen headlines like “Temasek buys stake in Manipal Hospitals” or “Blackstone acquires majority in CARE Hospitals” and wondered what that really means, you’re not alone. Behind the financial jargon lies a far deeper—and more dangerous—story. Let’s break down what private equity really is, how it operates, its growing hold over Indian hospitals, and why its global track record should scare the hell out of all of us. 💸 What is Private Equity? Private Equity (PE) is a form of investment that doesn't operate on public stock markets. These firms raise huge pools of money from rich individuals, pension funds, or institutions and invest that money in...

The Great Indian Brain Drain: Who Really Benefits from the IIT Dream?

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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...

How Capitalism Killed Quality: The Dark Story of Planned Obsolescence

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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

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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

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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...