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Top-down restrictions often teach kids how to outsmart the rules rather than manage themselves. Here is why an indirect approach works when direct prohibition fails.
N S Ramnath
Senior Editor | Founding Fuel
The Indian state does not feel the same to everyone. Those everyday encounters shape trust—and reveal what national averages can hide.
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How photographer Amit Verma turned a series of unconventional and “unreasonable” bets into a distinctive body of work—and a reputation to match.
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Co-founder and Director | Founding Fuel
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