​The Risalat Briefing

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General Insights6 Nov 2026 · 6 min read

Beyond the Exam: Transforming Indian Education for the Modern Learner

For generations, Indian education has revolved around a familiar question: How many marks did you score? Students spend years preparing for examinations, memorizing textbooks, and learning to reproduce information within a limited…

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Infrastructure5 Nov 2026 · 11 min read

Zambia TRACER Project: What It Funds on the Dar es Salaam Corridor

What the US$270 million Zambia TRACER project finances on the Dar es Salaam Corridor, from Serenje–Mpika and the Nakonde border to the US$15 million capacity component, and what agencies and contractors should…

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