Data: Global Remittance inflows fall by only 1.6% in 2020 and by 0.2% in India
Despite 2020 being a difficult year for economies of most countries, global remittances inflows fell by only 1.6%, a much…
Photos of an arch bridge from China are falsely shared visuals showing parts of NH-44, connecting Delhi to Srinagar
A video (here, here and here) showing a well-structured steel tube arch bridge connecting two mountains, with a freshly painted…
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What does data suggest about India’s Republic Day Chief Guest since 1950?
Contrary to popular perception, a dignitary from France was invited on maximum occasions as a Chief…
Padma Awards & Elections – Data suggests that more Padma Shri awards are given in Election years
Does political clout & election fever influence the Padma Awards? Data suggests that the number…
What are the Benefits & Facilities extended to a Bharat Ratna Awardee?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxR5Yc9G-1I Bharat Ratna is India’s Highest Civilian Honour. But what do the awardees receive from…
[Explainer Video]: How was the ‘Constitution of India’ made?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_StZc4rykh0 On this Republic Day, learn how the ‘Constitution of India’ was made. This explainer…
More than 50% of the Income of National Parties in 2017-18 from ‘Unknown Sources’
Greater transparency in political funding has been a long standing demand of the civil society.…
The Diminishing role of ‘Independent Candidates’ in Lok Sabha elections
In the recent Rajasthan Assembly elections, 13 independents won and prevented Congress from securing a…
