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The Illusion of Order: When 'Civilized' Means 'Sterilized'

 I remember my first visit to the United States over a decade ago. Landing from my small, bustling hometown of Meerut, India, I was instantly awestruck. The silence, the systematic flow of traffic, the lack of honking—it was a world engineered for flawless human convenience. Everything was neat, clean, and in order . For nearly a year, I was hypnotized. I praised this country for its efficiency, its cleanliness, and, notably, its lack of stray animals . Where were the dogs, the cows, the insects that are a normal part of life back home? The US, I thought, was truly a superior model of civilization. My clothes never even collected dust; it seemed the entire landscape was sterilized. But as the years passed, the hypnosis began to fade. I started asking a darker question: What is the price of this perfect order? The Cost of the Empty Road My initial praise for the US was based on what I didn't see: no stray animals, no swarming insects, no dust. I realized this absence wasn't a s...
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In What Way Education Institutions in India Better than in Europe?

Education institutions in India and Europe both have strengths and weaknesses, and which is "better" depends on what you're comparing — cost, academic rigor, global reputation, access, or cultural context. However, here are some areas where Indian education institutions may be considered better than their European counterparts, depending on the lens:

1. Affordability and Return on Investment

  • Lower Tuition Fees: Public institutions in India (especially IITs, IIMs, AIIMS, etc.) offer world-class education at a fraction of the cost compared to European private universities.

  • Value for Money: For many students, especially from middle-income backgrounds, an IIT degree can lead to global opportunities with minimal student debt.



2. Competitive Environment

  • Merit-Based Admissions: Entrance to top Indian institutions like IITs and AIIMS is highly competitive, often considered tougher than Ivy League admission due to the sheer number of applicants.

  • Academic Rigor: Indian engineering and medical education is known for its intensity, discipline, and heavy curriculum, preparing students to work under high pressure.

3. Strong Technical and STEM Focus

  • Engineering Excellence: Indian institutions produce a large number of technically sound graduates. Alumni from IITs and NITs are prominent in global tech and research roles (e.g., CEOs of Google, Microsoft, etc.).

  • Mathematical Strength: India has a strong tradition in mathematics and quantitative fields, and the curriculum in these areas is often more advanced at the high school and undergraduate level than in many European countries.

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4. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

  • Exposure to Diversity: India’s multilingual, multicultural environment allows students to engage with a vast range of perspectives and backgrounds, preparing them for global workforces.

  • English-Medium Instruction: Unlike many European countries where programs are in the local language, top Indian institutions generally teach in English, easing transition for international opportunities.

5. National-Level Standardization

  • Unified Exams (e.g., JEE, NEET, CUET): India has a centralized and standardized admission system for top courses, which promotes a level playing field based on merit rather than regional bias or institutional inconsistency.

6. Global Alumni Networks

  • Strong Diaspora Connections: Indian institutions have large, successful global alumni networks that can benefit students in job placements, research collaborations, and entrepreneurship.

Caveats

That said, European institutions often rank higher in global university rankings, offer more research funding, provide better student-faculty ratios, and emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and work-life balance more than Indian institutions.

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