Modi government’s decision to further delay making CAA rules and not taking a decision on NRC ‘till now’ reeks of a cynical ploy to keep polarising issues simmering. Hyphenating CAA-NRC was always a bad idea. By keeping them dangling ahead of crucial assembly elections, BJP continues to play with fire.
Graded water tariff good. Modi govt’s move will help manage supply better
Modi government’s decision to accept 15th Finance Commission’s recommendation for graded water tariff deserves praise. People must pay for what they consume, especially a precious resource. Free supply leads to overuse and wastage. It’s a demonstration of political will but it can also help manage supply better and improve efficiency.
Rihanna just got a crash course on Indian democracy
A fool, paid-to-tweet celebrity who can’t find Punjab on the map, member of the global left cabal — Rihanna’s day out in Indian Twitter’s political akhara was entertaining. For others, she became an instant anti-Modi mascot. In just a few hours, Rihanna got a cheat-sheet into the most argumentative democracy.
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