The Hidden Cost of the "Wow" Factor: 5 Critical Takeaways from the Kolkata Warehouse Tragedy For millions of Indian consumers, the " Wow! Momo " brand represents a quintessential homegrown success story—a venture-backed giant that scaled from a single kiosk into a market leader valued at over ₹2,400 crore. Yet, the inferno that consumed the company’s Anandapur warehouse on January 26, 2026 , has pulled back the curtain on a grim "backstage" reality. While we celebrate the speed and convenience of modern food delivery, the charred remains in Kolkata suggest a systemic failure where safety protocols were treated as optional. This was not merely an accident; as local labor groups and investigators are beginning to suggest, it bears the hallmarks of a " man-made disaster ." 1. The Locked-Door Policy: When Security Becomes a Death Trap The most chilling revelation from the Anandapur site is the reported "locked-door" policy. To prevent inve...
Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution – Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation Introduction The Fourth Schedule of the Indian Constitution is directly linked to the Upper House of Parliament , the Rajya Sabha . It outlines how many seats are allocated to each State and Union Territory of India. This allocation is governed by the Article 4(1) and Article 80(2) of the Constitution. When changes are made in state boundaries or formation under these Articles, the Fourth Schedule is also modified accordingly. Let’s explore the Rajya Sabha seat allocation as per the Fourth Schedule, arranged in descending order of seats: Rajya Sabha Seat Allocation – State & UT Wise State / Union Territory Seats Uttar Pradesh 31 Maharashtra 19 Andhra Pradesh 18 Tamil Nadu 18 Bihar 16 West Bengal 16 Karnataka 12 Gujarat 11 Madhya Pradesh 11 Rajasthan 10 Orissa (Odisha) 10 Kerala 9 Assam 7 Punjab 7 Jharkhand 6 Haryana 5 Chhat...