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This blog is authored and maintained by Rajesh Kant i.e. me. I reside in New Delhi for the past twenty two years which nearly is my entire life.

 Everything I learned, I credit to my city where I grew and did my education. I completed my bachelors in Physics from University of Delhi and currently live with my family that includes a loving mother and elder brother.

 Through this website, I intend to contribute to the rising culture of critical thinking in India. It is an attempt to be part of the collective musings over what we consume through culture. All thoughts are author's own and open to criticism.

 I do not intend to insult anyone's beliefs or expression, but just an open discussion.

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