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Trying Times: The Malaise That Is Nationalism
How to better understand the malaise that’s nationalism? Consider this; a formerly high ranking minister in one of India’s prosperous state is convicted of inciting & leading a blood thirsty mob across the streets of a slum. What followed was absolute savagery; people were maimed, killed & raped with impunity as the administration turned a — read more
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Daily Takes: The Rot In The System
When I first decided to put up this column, Daily Takes, I planned it as a ‘crisp’,’ concise’ & a subtle piece opining on current issues concerning India & the world. Breaking from the norm, today we’re to address something that would in the end decide how successful the Indian nation turns out to be; — read more
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Daily Takes: Faith Restored & The Coup That Was Long In The Making
National The Supreme Court restores Nabam Tuki led Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh. The Constitution bench remarked; the Governor overstepped his mandate in delegitimizing the state government. — read more
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Daily Takes: Unbridled Fanaticism
National A court orders cow slaughter case to be registered against Akhlaq’s family, Akhlaq was killed on 29th September by a rancorous mob in Dadri near Delhi. — read more
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Daily Takes: The Valley Simmers & Britain finds its May
National Yet again Kashmir continues to simmer following the killing of a militant, Burhnan Wani & the emotionally charged up funeral procession where tens of thousands assembled. In the wake of protests; 34 die. — read more
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Announcing A New Column: Daily Takes
I’d be starting a new column under the rubric ‘Daily Takes’ which is to deal with everyday issues. Every alternate day, one national & an equally significant international issue would appear. The column would be crisp & concise; sticking to a word limit of 500. Keep a watch on this space. Hoping everyone enjoys it! — read more