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Al Arafat Sherfuddeen

2015 - Present

The Logical Take: Why Loneliness Is Becoming India’s Quiet Urban Epidemic

Amid rapid urbanisation, loneliness is emerging as a structural crisis reshaping mental health across India’s cities.

The Logical Take: National Startup Day Celebration Is Easy, Honest Stocktaking Is Harder

As India marks National Startup Day, scale gives way to scrutiny over sustainability, resilience, and long-term economic impact.

From Risky to Safe: Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan Makes India’s Roads Secure Nationwide

Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.

‘Someone Had to Step Up’: How a Madurai Startup Is Giving Chennai Cleaner, Safer Public Toilets

Thooya Innovation, the groundbreaking startup solution, is revolutionizing urban hygiene by replacing filthy public toilets with high-quality, free-to-use Loocafes, restoring dignity and safety to city dwellers across Tamil Nadu.

Logical Take: Beyond Annamalai vs Raj Thackeray, India Needs a Common Political Debate Code on How Parties Disagree

When language and region dominate political messaging, policy debates disappear, leaving society more polarised than informed.

10-Minute Delivery, Zero Safety: The Dark Side of India’s Gig Economy

India’s gig economy exploits delivery workers, prioritizing speed over safety, welfare, and basic human protections.

Logical Take: Comparison of Messi & ISL Crisis Misses the point and the larger malaise plaguing Indian Football

Despite huge fan interest, India’s domestic football struggles with weak grassroots, unstable leagues, and lack of long-term policy.

Logical Take: Indian Football’s Crisis Isn’t About Talent but About a Systemic Failure Hurting Players

Indian football’s struggles stem not from lack of talent, but from systemic governance, financial instability, and short-term planning failures.

Logical Take: Angel Chakma’s Murder Exposes India’s Selective Outrage on Violence Against Minorities

Selective outrage over violence weakens India’s moral authority, justice system, and constitutional promise of equality for all citizens.

WB Ambassador of Humanity Awards 2025 Honour Changemakers Driving Grassroots Social Change Across India

Held on World Human Rights Day, the WB Ambassador of Humanity Awards 2025 celebrated individuals whose compassion-led initiatives are transforming communities through education, inclusion, healthcare, and climate action.