The death of an elderly activist raises many questions about the knee-jerk reactions of our investigating agencies, lack of application of mind of prison authorities and limitations of our criminal justice system. How Indian democracy responds after the tragic death of the elderly undertrial is yet to be seen. If we fail, the tragedy of Stan Swamy will haunt us for many years
Such heartrending stories abound. The suffering caused by the military’s takeover of a country with a population of 54 million has been relentless.
Economic compulsions have led to increasing codification and introduction of the rule of law without which a market economy would be unable to function efficiently. This has significantly reduced the power of the political elite and led to important political reforms like limiting the terms of office holders to two terms of five years each.
If the powerful military establishment that dominates Pakistan shares this view, India and other countries in the region might feel reassured.
There were indignant people who asked why the game was being commercialised.
While the auto sector led the buying boom, even the services sector which had been hit worst by the epidemic is showing signs of a sharp recovery.
As Freedom House notes: “Leaders around the world who fear public condemnation for their handling of the crisis have diverted attention by scapegoating marginalised groups, attacking their critics, or downplaying the severity of the health situation.”
Some of the things Akhtar has highlighted - reduced numbers of bouncers, two balls from two ends ruling out reverse swing ~ are common complaints but our familiarity with them can scarcely be counted as an invalidating caveat.
Fellow-Republican and former Presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, forewarned the Republicans in 2016 when he said, Dishonesty is Donald Trumps hallmark and sagely added His imagination must not be married to real power. But it was, and as predicted, Trump lives dangerously in a make-believe world where he can do no wrong, or ever lose.
India, the largest country and dominant power in the Indian Ocean Region, overwhelmingly controls the air and sea lines of communication here. The Chinese muscle-flexing has already pushed India to forge closer maritime ties with USA, Japan and Australia in the Quad and into active engagement with Vietnam in a comprehensive strategic partnership. India must increase its sphere of influence, and a secure base in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a prerequisite for that
