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Uncover the truth behind Diwali deals: How advertising tactics and market competition can create the illusion of discounts. Newswriters Research Desk AbstractDiwali, India’s festival of lights, is also a peak shopping season dominated by advertising campaigns and competitive marketing. While festive offers and online deals appear to benefit consumers, many promotions employ tactics like pseudo-discounting, limited-time offers, and conditional cashbacks that create the illusion of value. This article analyzes how market competition drives advertising strategies that influence consumer perception, often leading to impulsive purchases. By highlighting behavioral economics insights and marketing practices, this study emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making,…

The mobile phone market is more competitive than ever. This article delves into how rival brands and industry strategies shape both market trends and consumer perceptions. Discover key players, emerging technologies, and the forces driving growth in today’s fast-evolving mobile industry. businesswoman using smart phone ,Social, media, Marketing concept By Newswriters Editorial Desk The global mobile phone market is a textbook example of an oligopoly, a market structure dominated by a small number of large, interdependent firms. This nature of competition shapes every aspect of the industry, from innovation and pricing to marketing and consumer choice. The market is overwhelmingly…

Book Review: The Problem of the Media: U.S. Communication Politics in the Twenty-first Century — Robert W. McChesney Robert McChesney’s The Problem of the Media remains one of the most incisive critiques of how corporate and political power shape modern communication systems. Written in 2004 but still strikingly relevant-there is a need to revisit- the book dissects the structural flaws of American media—monopoly ownership, commercial bias, and the erosion of journalism’s democratic function. McChesney, a leading scholar of media studies and co-founder of Free Press, argues that the crisis in media is not just about sensationalism or declining standards, but…

Once a profession of passion and purpose, journalism in India is facing a credibility and career crisis. Low pay, poor working conditions, and growing commercial pressures have driven talent away from mainstream newsrooms. Yet, amid the decline, a new generation of independent digital journalists and platforms is keeping the spirit of truth-telling alive — proving that while the medium may change, the mission of journalism endures. By Newswriters Editorial Desk There was a time when journalism stood among the most respected professions in India. It drew people motivated by curiosity, courage, and a sense of public duty. For the first…

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to Darul Uloom Deoband has revived interest in the region’s shared Islamic heritage. Deoband, the 19th-century reformist seminary, once shaped a plural and intellectual Islam that viewed faith as a uniting moral force within a diverse India. Its offshoot, the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, stood for “composite nationalism” — an idea that bound Hindus and Muslims into a common political destiny. But while India’s Muslim scholars upheld coexistence, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s ruling establishment have turned religion into a tool of political power. As Pakistan’s army chief declares that Hindus and Muslims share…

Afghanistan’s renewed outreach to India marks a major turning point in South Asia’s geopolitics — and a revival of historical ties that once defined the region’s cultural and strategic balance. India and Afghanistan have shared a deep civilizational relationship rooted in trade, culture, and mutual respect, which deteriorated sharply after the Taliban first came to power in the 1990s. That prolonged phase of estrangement now appears to be ending. The Taliban foreign minister’s visit to India and his recognition of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India — not only challenges Pakistan’s influence over Kabul but also signals…

As the global rare earth supply chain fractures under U.S.–China tensions and escalating tariffs, a new geopolitical order is taking shape. China’s decades-long dominance faces its first real challenge, and India — with vast reserves, strategic partnerships, and new policy momentum — is emerging as a critical player in building a more diversified and resilient rare earth ecosystem. India has third largest reserves after China and Brazil but production is mere 0.5 percent at present which needs to be boosted to become a strategic player in reshaping the world’s rare earth future. By Rohit Dhuliya The world’s scramble for rare…

Book Review: Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television by Jerry Mander 1.90.5-DOPLN6M3ZD2HH2MU5QVTS47UA4.0.1-1  By Editorial Desk Looking back at Jerry Mander’s Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television, his 1978 critique resonates even more today. As screens dominate our lives—through smartphones, social media, and streaming platforms—Mander’s warnings about passive consumption, distorted realities, and the manipulation of human perception feel eerily prescient. Revisiting his arguments now offers a critical lens to examine not just television, but the broader digital media landscape shaping contemporary thought and culture. In Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television (1978), Jerry Mander delivers a provocative and…

By Newswriters Editorial Desk Media coverage is a major driver of eco-anxiety, heightening public concern while also influencing whether those worries translate into constructive action or feeling overwhelmed. News reports on environmental issues tend to evoke a complex mix of emotions, including fear, sadness, and anxiety, particularly when coverage focuses on disasters and threats without balancing solutions or opportunities for action. Evidence of Media Impact Recent research demonstrates that frequent exposure to climate change news correlates with increased levels of eco-anxiety across various populations. For example, diary studies and surveys confirm that environmental news—especially vivid video reports—significantly heightens anxiety compared…

As artificial intelligence transforms economies and geopolitics, the United States and China are locked in a fierce race for dominance. From innovation and investment to regulation and ideology, their contest over AI is shaping the balance of global power in the 21st century. Image: Unsplash By Newswriters Editorial Desk Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the defining technology of our era — a force that will determine not only which nations lead the global economy but also who sets the moral and political rules of the digital world. Today, the United States and China are the two principal players in this…