by Balvinder Ruby | Oct 2, 2024 | The Provocateur
The end of World War II marked a seismic shift in global power dynamics. The United States emerged as not just a victor, but as the world’s superpower and self-styled “global policeman.” A thriving political system and a free-market capitalist...
by Balvinder Ruby | Sep 30, 2024 | The Provocateur
India, a land of vast cultural diversity and heritage, is also a society with a unique social fabric. One fascinating aspect of Indian society is the phenomenon of the “crowd mentality”—where individuals feel weak in isolation but empowered when part of a...
by Balvinder Ruby | Sep 24, 2024 | The Provocateur
The trajectory of the global economy over the past century has been shaped by dramatic shifts that have fundamentally altered how we live, work, and relate to wealth. From the industrialisation ushered in by two world wars to the information technology revolution and,...
by Balvinder Ruby | Sep 16, 2024 | The Provocateur
In societies deeply divided along the lines of religion, caste, language, and social class, progress often becomes stagnant. Despite having rich cultural histories, such societies are weighed down by their contradictions, where tradition overpowers innovation and fear...
by Balvinder Ruby | Sep 14, 2024 | The Provocateur
In today’s information-saturated world, we are inundated with content from every direction. Whether it’s dense non-fiction books, educational textbooks, or daily newspapers, many readers feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available. The persistent...
by Balvinder Ruby | Mar 5, 2024 | The Provocateur
According to Statista, the global tissue market, which includes toilet paper, will be worth around 164 billion US dollars in 2020. Global toilet paper manufacturing is estimated at approximately 30 million metric tonnes annually. This provides a general estimate of...