Rajinikanth announcing a firm no to politics and disbanding his fans’ organisation should mean curtains to this drama. The superstar always seemed reluctant or half-hearted about it. So, it’s a pragmatic final call, for him and TN politics. Real life isn’t like the movies where there’s nothing Rajini can’t do.
Delhi shutting markets where people are flouting Covid rules is a good, tough move
The decision of the Delhi government to shut city markets where people are flouting Covid restrictions is a tough, good move. Livelihoods are important but not at the cost of lives during a pandemic that isn’t showing signs of disappearing. Other cities and crowded tourist destinations should follow Delhi’s lead.
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