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Introduction: When Healthcare Trust Breaks Down Healthcare insurance exists at the intersection of vulnerability and trust. When we purchase a health policy, we’re not merely buying a financial product—we’re investing in the promise that during our most vulnerable moments, someone will stand beside us. This promise is why healthcare companies operate under stricter regulatory oversight than most…

Dear WhatsApp Dev Team, Hope this email finds you amidst another round of bug deployments, because at this point, that seems like the only thing progressing at light speed. Regret if this comes across as harsh, but the underlying intent of this email is to spark introspection on the misplaced priorities of a potentially botched project management team. The focus should be on delivering…

What is it about honeymoons—those dreamy escapes meant for love—that can turn into stages for betrayal and murder? Nearly two decades ago, I began unraveling the chilling tale of Vidyalakshmi Anantharaman, a Chennai woman who orchestrated her husband’s murder in Munnar, Kerala, during their 2006 honeymoon. Across six parts on this blog, I explored how love, caste, and deception collided in a case…

How Systemic Failures and Alleged Cruelty Are Killing Dogs Under the Guise of “Animal Birth Control” IntroductionA shocking complaint filed with the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has exposed horrific violations in dog sterilization programs run by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC). The letter (dated August 19, 2023) alleges that dogs are being tortured, neglected, and killed under the…

The Growing Menace of Unsolicited Commercial Calls (UCCs) Despite existing DND (Do Not Disturb) measures, scam calls and fraudulent communications continue to plague consumers. Unscrupulous callers manipulate loopholes using: ✅ Number Rotation – Frequently changing numbers to evade spam detection. ✅ Business Exemptions – Exploiting gaps in DND regulations to reach users. ✅ Identity Masking –…

Introduction Police stations have long been the backbone of law enforcement, but do they always serve the public effectively? Many citizens experience delays, harassment, and bureaucratic hurdles when seeking police assistance. Surprisingly, even suspects attempting to surrender face unnecessary complications due to rigid jurisdiction rules. This raises an important question: What if police…

When the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) was introduced, it promised efficiency, transparency, and a citizen-friendly approach to crime reporting. However, in reality, the process is bogged down by endless bureaucratic delays, coercion, and procedural inefficiencies that discourage people from reporting crimes and leave justice hanging in the balance. The Long Road to…

Introduction: As a frequent train traveler, I’ve encountered a recurring issue that disrupts the peaceful journey of many passengers. When trains stop at intermediate stations, passengers often rush into coaches, causing unnecessary commotion, pushing, and pulling. This disturbance affects sleeping passengers and compromises overall travel comfort. The Issue: Specifically, during late-night…

Introduction: Indian Railways’ 139 menu offers a “Madad” option to file complaints, promising easy assistance. However, this feature has failed to deliver. The Issue: After selecting “Madad” and providing a brief description, users receive an acknowledgement but: No ticket number is generated. No follow-up call/callback is received. Concerns: Technical glitches hinder complaint…

Introduction: Indian Railways’ ALERT service via SMS (139) was a convenient feature allowing passengers to receive real-time updates on train delays, cancellations, or platform changes. However, this service has mysteriously stopped working for the past couple of years, leaving passengers in the dark. The Issue: The ALERT service, which was activated by sending ALERT <10-digit PNR number> to…

As the Railway Ministry modernizes railway stations nationwide, Tambaram is proudly becoming Chennai’s third terminal, alongside MAS and MS. However the preparedness challenges in platform allocation for trains at TBM is quite discouraging. On September 20, 2024, passengers faced confusion regarding Train 16175’s platform allocation: Initial expectation: PF 8 (usual platform for MS-KIK route),…

Last week a couple of times I had a visit to OTP, I had some spectacular incidents of a few guys involving in passing sarcastic comments on a few female fraternity. Location: Turn slight right from the second boom gate. When I tried bringing this to the attention of security gates standing as ‘dolls’ or ‘idols’ they did not bother at all. Perhaps I think the eve-teasers are ‘greasing their…