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Crypto currency in India: The past, present and the uncertain future

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By Dr.R.Prabusankar   A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography, which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Many cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on blockchain technology—a distributed ledger enforced by a disparate network of computers. A blockchain is a chain of blocks that contain information. Digital assets are distributed instead of copied or transferred. The asset is decentralized, allowing full real-time access. A transparent ledger of changes preserves the integrity of the document, which creates trust in the asset. A centralised Cryptocurrency relies on a third-party cryptocurrency exchange — a platform where you can buy or sell digital assets. With a decentralised cryptocurrency such as bitcoin, the exchange is built into the system. These cryptocurrencies run on distributed-ledger technology, meaning that multiple devices all over the world are constantly verifying the accuracy of transactions,

IDENTIFYING THE EMERGING DILEMMA

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 By Mr.N Sreeraman We must identify and understand the problem, before finding the solution. When we speak about problems faced by a nation, war and famine hold the top position. As time progresses we are faced with newer and even deadlier problems, but we fail to acknowledge them. 1.3 billion people reside in India. Among them 180 million (14%) are undernourished. Most of them are under the poverty line and to eat at least one meal, they have to work the whole day. Also, among them 360 million (28%) are obese. Most of them are above the poverty line and can eat at any time of the day. For one person who is mal-nourished, there are two people who are obese. Worldwide the deaths caused due to famine are also equal to the deaths caused by obesity and problems related to it. Now, what will you do the next time you go out? Will you eat an extra burger or donate that money to poor people? Note: Donating the money will save both you and them. 1.3 billion people reside in India. Among them, a