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Decoder: Can the world’s largest democracy accept all faiths?
Nothing is more divisive in India than religion, even though its constitution gives all citizens the right to choose and practice their faith.
When a company’s enviro claims sound convincing …
Greenwashing is when corporations use eco-sustainability as a marketing tool. But can you tell if they’re for real? Here are some ways you can check them out.
Decoder: Does ‘less is more’ apply to tech companies?
How vulnerable are we as a society when our internet-delivery eggs are largely placed in one virtual global basket?
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Decoder Replay: Why do people worry about inflation?
Think of inflation the way you think of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: too much or too little is a problem. Just a bit can be just right.
Decoder Replay: Can the world wean itself off petroleum?
The world seems to have reached a turning point in replacing carbon polluting fuels with clean, renewable energy.
Decoder Replay: Religion and politics aren’t supposed to mix
In parts of Eastern Europe there is little separation between church and state. But what happens when the church becomes an instrument of a different nation?
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The art of communicating across borders
Bring people who speak different languages and come from different cultures into the same project and things can get messy. But the results are worth it.
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