Nidhi

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Nidhi

I’m Nidhi, a graduate in Multimedia and Mass Communication from Indraprastha College for Women. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had an unsettling discomfort with things that most people seem to accept without question. Traditions, beliefs, social patterns-we’re taught to carry them forward, but rarely are we encouraged to pause and ask why. That discomfort grew into a quiet defiance, and that defiance found its voice in writing. I don’t write just to inform or express. I write to disturb what needs disturbing. To challenge inherited norms that have never been held up to the light of logic. To question the systems that shape us, especially when they’re built on silence, convenience, or fear. Writing, for me, is not a tool; it’s a responsibility. Whether it's a sentence that unsettles, a question that lingers, or a truth that feels like a crack in the wall; I want my words to shift something. If even one idea I write makes someone stop, reflect, or unlearn, then I know I’ve moved the needle. That’s the change I’m here for. And I believe every story, every silence, every illusion deserves to be questioned.

I’m Nidhi, a graduate in Multimedia and Mass Communication from Indraprastha College for Women. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had an unsettling discomfort with things that most people seem to accept without question. Traditions, beliefs, social patterns-we’re taught to carry them forward, but rarely are we encouraged to pause and ask why. That discomfort grew into a quiet defiance, and that defiance found its voice in writing. I don’t write just to inform or express. I write to disturb what needs disturbing. To challenge inherited norms that have never been held up to the light of logic. To question the systems that shape us, especially when they’re built on silence, convenience, or fear. Writing, for me, is not a tool; it’s a responsibility. Whether it's a sentence that unsettles, a question that lingers, or a truth that feels like a crack in the wall; I want my words to shift something. If even one idea I write makes someone stop, reflect, or unlearn, then I know I’ve moved the needle. That’s the change I’m here for. And I believe every story, every silence, every illusion deserves to be questioned.

How Much Gold Can You Legally Keep at Home? What the Law Actually Says
How Much Gold Can You Legally Keep at Home? What the Law Actually Says

By Nidhi

India has no legal cap on how much gold you can keep at home — but the Income Tax Act, CBDT Circular 1916, and seizure rules decide how much is questioned, taxed or exempt. This detailed 2025 guide explains the real law, non-seizure limits, documentation rules, inheritance exemptions, and when gold can be taxed or seized.

India has no legal cap on how much gold you can keep at home — but the Income Tax Act, CBDT Circular 1916, and seizure rules decide how much is questioned, taxed or exempt. This detailed 2025 guide explains the real law, non-seizure limits, documentation rules, inheritance exemptions, and when gold can be taxed or seized.

India’s Growth Equals Rich People’s Growth - Not the Country’s, Not Yours
India’s Growth Equals Rich People’s Growth - Not the Country’s, Not Yours

By Nidhi

India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, yet the benefits of this growth are not shared equally. While GDP rises, inequality widens, with the richest 10 percent capturing most of the gains and the top 1 percent owning a disproportionate share of wealth. This article explores why India’s growth is translating into prosperity only for a small elite and not for the broader population. Through data, economic patterns, and structural analysis, it explains how high growth can coexist with stagnant wages, low savings and limited opportunities for most citizens.

India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, yet the benefits of this growth are not shared equally. While GDP rises, inequality widens, with the richest 10 percent capturing most of the gains and the top 1 percent owning a disproportionate share of wealth. This article explores why India’s growth is translating into prosperity only for a small elite and not for the broader population. Through data, economic patterns, and structural analysis, it explains how high growth can coexist with stagnant wages, low savings and limited opportunities for most citizens.

58% for the Rich, 15% for the Bottom Half - India’s Inequality Isn’t Closing, It’s Stretching
58% for the Rich, 15% for the Bottom Half - India’s Inequality Isn’t Closing, It’s Stretching

By Nidhi

India’s newest inequality data paints a stark picture of economic divide. According to the World Inequality Report 2026, the richest 10 percent capture about 58 percent of national income while the bottom 50 percent receive only 15 percent. Wealth concentration is even deeper, with the top 1 percent holding close to 40 percent of India’s total wealth. This report shows how income, assets and opportunity have grown further apart instead of converging. The numbers raise urgent questions about mobility, fairness and India’s development path.

India’s newest inequality data paints a stark picture of economic divide. According to the World Inequality Report 2026, the richest 10 percent capture about 58 percent of national income while the bottom 50 percent receive only 15 percent. Wealth concentration is even deeper, with the top 1 percent holding close to 40 percent of India’s total wealth. This report shows how income, assets and opportunity have grown further apart instead of converging. The numbers raise urgent questions about mobility, fairness and India’s development path.

Is Dhurandhar Really Based on Major Mohit Sharma’s Life?
Is Dhurandhar Really Based on Major Mohit Sharma’s Life?

By Nidhi

Dhurandhar released as a spy thriller inspired by real events, but quickly became the centre of a debate. Is Ranveer Singh’s character secretly based on Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma, or is the film only a fictional mix of soldier and spy legends? This piece breaks down who Major Mohit Sharma was, why his family went to the Delhi High Court over Dhurandhar, what director Aditya Dhar has officially said, what the CBFC decided after re examination, and how the films plot fuels ongoing social media speculation about its real inspiration.

Dhurandhar released as a spy thriller inspired by real events, but quickly became the centre of a debate. Is Ranveer Singh’s character secretly based on Ashoka Chakra awardee Major Mohit Sharma, or is the film only a fictional mix of soldier and spy legends? This piece breaks down who Major Mohit Sharma was, why his family went to the Delhi High Court over Dhurandhar, what director Aditya Dhar has officially said, what the CBFC decided after re examination, and how the films plot fuels ongoing social media speculation about its real inspiration.

8 Indian Foods You Eat Every Day… That Aren’t Actually Indian
8 Indian Foods You Eat Every Day… That Aren’t Actually Indian

By Nidhi

Many foods we believe are deeply Indian actually came from faraway lands through global trade, colonisation and cultural exchanges. Tomatoes, chillies, potatoes, tea and even the samosa entered India much later than we imagine, yet today they dominate our meals and define our flavours. This article explores the surprising origins of the everyday foods we eat without questioning their past. By uncovering how these ingredients travelled, evolved and became part of Indian cuisine, we understand how dynamic food history really is and why our kitchens are far more global than they appear.

Many foods we believe are deeply Indian actually came from faraway lands through global trade, colonisation and cultural exchanges. Tomatoes, chillies, potatoes, tea and even the samosa entered India much later than we imagine, yet today they dominate our meals and define our flavours. This article explores the surprising origins of the everyday foods we eat without questioning their past. By uncovering how these ingredients travelled, evolved and became part of Indian cuisine, we understand how dynamic food history really is and why our kitchens are far more global than they appear.

Why India’s Wealth Has Been Walking Out for 2,000 Years - Gold Then, Millionaire Now
Why India’s Wealth Has Been Walking Out for 2,000 Years - Gold Then, Millionaire Now

By Nidhi

For over 2,000 years, India has created extraordinary wealth—yet much of it has consistently moved out of the country. From ancient gold outflows and the colonial “drain of wealth” to today’s rise in millionaire migration, India’s economic history shows a repeating pattern of value leaving its borders. This article examines the historical gold drain, the British extraction system, shifts in global trade, India’s post-1991 openness, and why thousands of millionaires are projected to relocate abroad by 2025. A deeply researched, factual look at how India’s economic strengths and structural vulnerabilities have shaped this long arc of wealth outflow.

For over 2,000 years, India has created extraordinary wealth—yet much of it has consistently moved out of the country. From ancient gold outflows and the colonial “drain of wealth” to today’s rise in millionaire migration, India’s economic history shows a repeating pattern of value leaving its borders. This article examines the historical gold drain, the British extraction system, shifts in global trade, India’s post-1991 openness, and why thousands of millionaires are projected to relocate abroad by 2025. A deeply researched, factual look at how India’s economic strengths and structural vulnerabilities have shaped this long arc of wealth outflow.

Why India’s Currency Has Kept Falling for 30 Years - And What That Really Means
Why India’s Currency Has Kept Falling for 30 Years - And What That Really Means

By Nidhi

For three decades, the Indian rupee has moved in one direction - down. From ₹31 per dollar in the mid-1990s to nearly ₹90 today, the slide looks dramatic, but the real story is deeper than headlines suggest. This article breaks down why the rupee keeps weakening, what global and domestic forces drive the fall, and what it means for India’s growth, inflation, imports, salaries, and the future of the economy. A clear, data-driven explainer for anyone trying to understand India’s long currency decline.

For three decades, the Indian rupee has moved in one direction - down. From ₹31 per dollar in the mid-1990s to nearly ₹90 today, the slide looks dramatic, but the real story is deeper than headlines suggest. This article breaks down why the rupee keeps weakening, what global and domestic forces drive the fall, and what it means for India’s growth, inflation, imports, salaries, and the future of the economy. A clear, data-driven explainer for anyone trying to understand India’s long currency decline.

Ahmedabad Man Wins Divorce After 22 Years; All Because of Onion and Garlic?
Ahmedabad Man Wins Divorce After 22 Years; All Because of Onion and Garlic?

By Nidhi

A 22-year marriage in Ahmedabad ended after a long domestic conflict that began with a disagreement over onion and garlic in daily cooking. The wife followed strict religious food restrictions, while the husband claimed her rigidity caused years of tension, separation and police complaints. After a decade-long legal battle, the Gujarat High Court upheld the divorce when the woman stated she had no objection to dissolving the marriage. The case highlights how everyday lifestyle differences can escalate into serious marital and legal disputes.

A 22-year marriage in Ahmedabad ended after a long domestic conflict that began with a disagreement over onion and garlic in daily cooking. The wife followed strict religious food restrictions, while the husband claimed her rigidity caused years of tension, separation and police complaints. After a decade-long legal battle, the Gujarat High Court upheld the divorce when the woman stated she had no objection to dissolving the marriage. The case highlights how everyday lifestyle differences can escalate into serious marital and legal disputes.

Why No Airplanes Are Allowed Above Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Why No Airplanes Are Allowed Above Padmanabhaswamy Temple

By Nidhi

For centuries, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple has been protected by invisible boundaries — even the skies above it. This article explores why no airplanes fly over the temple, uncovering a mix of heritage rules, structural concerns, aviation protocols, national security factors and cultural significance. A clear, fact-based explanation of one of India’s most fascinating temple mysteries.

For centuries, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple has been protected by invisible boundaries — even the skies above it. This article explores why no airplanes fly over the temple, uncovering a mix of heritage rules, structural concerns, aviation protocols, national security factors and cultural significance. A clear, fact-based explanation of one of India’s most fascinating temple mysteries.

Not India, But This Country Built the Largest Hindu Temple Ever
Not India, But This Country Built the Largest Hindu Temple Ever

By Nidhi

Angkor Wat, the world’s largest Hindu temple, was not built in India but in Cambodia. Constructed in the 12th century and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it reveals how deeply Indic civilisation once shaped Southeast Asia. This article explores the temple’s cosmic architecture, its Hindu origins, its Buddhist transformation and its lasting influence on Khmer identity. More than a historical site, Angkor Wat challenges modern assumptions about cultural geography and forces us to rethink how ideas travelled and transformed entire kingdoms beyond India.

Angkor Wat, the world’s largest Hindu temple, was not built in India but in Cambodia. Constructed in the 12th century and dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it reveals how deeply Indic civilisation once shaped Southeast Asia. This article explores the temple’s cosmic architecture, its Hindu origins, its Buddhist transformation and its lasting influence on Khmer identity. More than a historical site, Angkor Wat challenges modern assumptions about cultural geography and forces us to rethink how ideas travelled and transformed entire kingdoms beyond India.

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