Mortals and Portals is an original PF2e adventure set in Keldora, a solar system of seven unique planets. Travel between planets is made possible by ancient and mysterious landmarks called nodes. Whenever two nodes are aligned, a portal is created to the adjacent planet! Our story begins with four strangers, each from a different planet, that have been transported to an unknown node under curious circumstances. They soon find each other and discover they are in a hostile land and must work t ...
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All Indians Matter is a digital home for conversations with and about India on the issues that truly matter. For most of our post-Independence years, this was done by the news media. However, in recent times, the media have been found wanting. As a result, the issues that should be highlighted are sidelined and the voices that should find a megaphone are muffled. This podcast is an effort to engage with everyone who cares about India, its Constitution, its liberal and secular values. All Ind ...
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Join Girl and Her Moon's founder, Jordane Maree as we: Explore our hearts in one-on-one conversations. ⊹ Dive into our oneness with the cosmos through astrology and numerology. ⊹ Explore soul-based systems through which we can understand the world. From topics like self-worth, creativity, expression, intuition, Soul, coming home to self. To astrology, numerology, tarot, channelling, business, energy, healing, akashic records and more. And topics that are undefinable, ungraspable, just presen ...
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The STEM workforce of women in India is estimated at 27% of the total, way behind the global average of 30% and far below the aspired-to 50%. This gender gap is even wider in leadership positions. It's an old story. Women usually have no choice when it comes to domestic and care burdens, and they face prejudice, stereotyping and other systemic barr…
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S2E18: Little Shop of Horrors
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The party sneaks through the misty streets of Ciudad de las Nubes. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: m…
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A recent study says that the rate of growth of student suicides now surpasses that of the population and overall suicide trends. Over the past two decades, student suicides surged by 4% that while overall suicide numbers rose by 2% annually. Crushed under the weight of family expectations and social pressures, with little access to counsellors or a…
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The debate over the need for a higher minimum wage is intensifying as the cost of living and income inequality rise. India hopes to move to a living wage regime by next year, which would set a wage floor that takes into account basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter and healthcare. Whatever the regime India adopts, there can be little doubt th…
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The party prepares to venture into a city infested with undead. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mort…
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Summary: Fast-rising premiums, frequent rejection of claims and complicated contracts are only some of the challenges the health insurance sector presents. As a result, hundreds of millions are left out of the safety net. What’s urgently needed is clarity of what’s covered by policies and what’s not as well as simplified claims processes. Please li…
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Summary: In India, like elsewhere in the world, there are serious concerns about the impact of detrimental social media use on the mental health of young people. While some people suggest an authoritarian approach by parents, others prefer laws that regulate social media use by the young. Neither is optimal or practical. What’s needed are more open…
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S2E16: Lago de Paz
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Waltz and Dax rush towards the sounds of battle. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@g…
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More than a year since violence began in Manipur, 200 have been killed and hundreds injured. More than 60,000 have been displaced and are living in shelters. There have been several instances of rape, and attacks on homes, shops and places of worship. Locals and activists have alleged an abdication of responsibility by the government to protect liv…
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‘Pvt universities have institutionalised internationalisation in Indian education’
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Private universities are mushrooming in India. However, their journey has not been smooth. While acknowledging the advantages such universities offer, especially in imparting employment-oriented skills, there are also serious concerns like cost, accessibility and education quality. Abhay G Chebbi, Pro-Chancellor at Alliance University, speaks to Al…
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The illegal organ trade is targeting the desperately poor from within India and countries like Myanmar and Nepal. Driven to desperation by their circumstances, they are willing to sell their organs to those who can pay for them in India. A vast network of agents, corrupt officials and hospitals ensures that the affluent jump the queue for organs in…
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Tuff tries to fend off a troubling opponent. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail…
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India’s embrace of digital banking and UPI have made it a leader of technologically-enabled financial inclusion. However, fraudsters have also seized it as an opportunity to steal from unsuspecting users and carry our sophisticated scams. This has left law enforcement agencies struggling to keep up with the rising number of crimes, and regulators r…
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The sexual assault epidemic raging across the country is now making its presence felt in educational institutions, from those of higher learning to primary schools. Over the years, the gender safety guidelines for schools, colleges and universities have been largely ignored and there is little emphasis on gender respect and sex education programmes…
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The party pursues a fleeing kitsune into the shrouded forests of Ciudad de las Nubes. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/…
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New instruments being used to fund social sector are encouraging
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Post-COVID, the social sector – so critical to India’s community and economic frameworks – has faced several challenges. These range from operational disruptions to funding and increased government scrutiny. Faced with existential threats, many social organisations have had to cut programmes and staff. Despite this, the social sector is adapting an…
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If implemented right, the establishment of a land registry, digitisation of records and unique land parcel identification numbers could reduce the number of land disputes, ease land transactions, facilitate flow of agricultural credit and provide a significant boost to the GDP. However, there are several challenges in the form of poor capacity at t…
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As sea levels rise, the Indian coastline is in danger of severe erosion, land inundation and farmland turning saline. In fact, sea levels along the Indian coast are rising faster than the global average. This is sparking rural-urban migration and causing serious socio-economic problems. Unless greenhouse gas emissions are curbed, the future of coas…
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The party searches the clouds for the mysterious Ciudad de las Nubes. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email…
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A study shows that consumers are increasingly worried about the safety of the food they consume and most have low confidence in Indian regulators. The banning of products of popular Indian spice makers MDH and Everest by Singapore and Hong Kong, and subsequent investigations by other governments, only added to the worry. How effective is Indian foo…
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Disability inclusion would serve as a beacon of social cohesion
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More than 2.68 crore Indians live with disabilities – that’s more than the entire population of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. However, an inclusive ecosystem that doesn’t ensure just respect but also empowerment of people with disabilities remains elusive. Such an ecosystem would span comprehensive rehabilitation services, rights, entitlements, e…
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Unjust denial of bail a threat to personal liberty, reforms urgently needed
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Unjustified denial of bail and continuous postponement of related hearings are a serious threat to individual liberty. Bail is a critical component of the criminal justice system, so decisions about it should aim to harmonise protection of individual liberties with the demands of justice. The Supreme Court has in the past issued directives to ensur…
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S2E12: The Keeper of Ciudad de las Nubes
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Digsby's Crew, the Flora Devida, and Lorthal are at Gothrum's mercy. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email:…
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Bonus: S2E11 Patreon Downtime
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The crew reacts to S2E11! Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.com…
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Recently, the transition of Citibank’s retail business to Axis Bank was completed. Like Citi, several other foreign banks have shrunk operations in India or exited altogether. They have set the standard in customer service but increasing competition, rising bad loans, and complicated and costly compliance requirements have all been a deterrent. Wha…
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Domicile-based job reservations in the private sector don’t work. They only raise the cost of compliance and force businesses out of the states that introduce such laws. Besides, courts have often said that they come in the way of economic freedoms. Karnataka, which was forced to backtrack on such a law, and other states contemplating such reservat…
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S2E11: Piece of Mind
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Our heroes encounter a disturbing being of immense power. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsand…
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‘Elections have never been fought on electoral issues; it’s always about a personality.’
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Over the past decade, Indian politics has seen systemic changes with the changing nature of the electorate, the expansion of political competition in one sense and its shrinking in the other, the use of tools like social media and the decline of old political constants. As India approached another general election, we took a look at how Indian poli…
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The unemployment rate was a worrying 9.2% in June. Never mind what the government says, unemployment is now at crisis proportions and most estimates say India will struggle to create enough jobs in the foreseeable future. One study says that even average growth of 7% will produce fewer jobs than needed over the next decade. It’s not just the lack o…
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The Hathras stampede, which claimed 121 lives has brought into focus again the lack of safety measures at religious gatherings. A study showed that between 2001 and 2014 more than 2,421 people died in over 3,000 stampedes in India, most of them at religious events. Another said that 79% of all stampedes in India occur at places of worship. Several …
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The party learns more of themselves before pursuing the nearby Flora Devida. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxj…
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S2E9: Out of the Frying Pan - Pt. II
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The party works together to battle a gargantuan foe. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandporta…
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‘$5.8 bn in impact investing last year, 40% growth over 3 years’
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Impact investing, which aims to achieve positive social or environmental results alongside financial returns, is considered a big opportunity in India. Impact funds usually earn a market rate of return, which flies in the face of the belief that investing in social or environmental priorities is important but not profitable. Avishek Gupta, MD and C…
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S2E8: Out of the Frying Pan
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Digbsy's Crew travels through a node and into the unknown. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsan…
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It is estimated that India’s digital lending market will grow to an astounding $515 billion by 2030. While there are serious challenges such as data privacy and predatory practices, the RBI has stepped in to protect consumers. Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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S2E7: I Hope This Works
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The party attempts to travel through an unaligned node. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandpo…
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Mortals and Portals will be using a bi-weekly release schedule going forward. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWx…
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Generic drugs are a great way of making healthcare more affordable to those who really need it. They are becoming increasingly popular and seem to have strong government backing. However, doctors claim that they being arm-twisted into prescribing them even when there are questions about their quality endangering patient safety. Please listen to the…
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S2E6: Beneath the Surface
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The party takes shelter in the sewers with their new companion and questions their vague quest. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.c…
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S2E5: You May Have Heard Of Me
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Digsby's Crew is confronted by a mysterious adventurer on a dire quest. Archives of Nethys (PF2e Rules): https://2e.aonprd.com/ Pathbuilder (PF2e Digital Character Builder): https://pathbuilder2e.com/ Titans of All'Terra: https://titansofallterra.libsyn.com/ Sneak Attack!: https://sneakattack.libsyn.com/ Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreo…
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Digsby's Crew makes new friends in Mazevo. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.c…
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Digsby's Crew arrives to Mazevo in search of answers. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandport…
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‘Great opportunity for urban startups to partner with rural micro-entrepreneurs’
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Micro-entrepreneurship can be one of the solutions to poverty and a means of sustainable income generation in developing countries like India. Central and state governments have launched several programmes to aid micro-entrepreneurship but has enough been done and what more is needed to raise income and employment levels, especially in rural India?…
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S2E2: Kitchen Nightmares
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Waltz confronts the source of his grief. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.com…
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S2E1: No Time Like the Present
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Digsby's Crew tries to unravel the mysteries of their collective pasts. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Ema…
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Dax races to the node across Dracas' dangerous surface. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandpo…
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Origins: Dax - Pt. III
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Dax descends into the depths of Drekheim. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.co…
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Dax and his rag-tag crew enter Drogadune in search of a mysterious contact. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD…
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Dax's treacherous origins as a scavenger lead to an unexpected adventure. Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD E…
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As our dependence on digital technology for virtually every aspect of life – from work to financial transactions – rises, so does our vulnerability to cyber fraud. Over the past few years, there has been a quantum leap in such crimes. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? Please listen to the latest episode of All Indians Matter. Learn more abo…
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