This article explores India’s rising Revdi culture — freebies distributed by political parties to win votes — highlighting its impact on fiscal responsibility and long-term economic health. It contrasts merit and non-merit freebies, questions political hypocrisy and urges a shift towards sustainable welfare politics that empowers citizens rather than burden taxpayers and future generations.

This blog delves into emotional labor, focusing on the pressures faced by receptionists and call center agents to mask emotions with smiles.