An independent media is often touted as the true barometer of a mature democracy. On that count, despite sustained attempts by various forces, the press in India has largely managed to retain its freedom and emerged unscathed.
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Cribbing about inflation without any effort at curbing such infectious and conspicuous consumption does jar a bit. The inflation vampire that has climbed this Jack’s beanstalk is unlikely to come down.
Without prejudice to friends of other faiths, I can say with pride (I concede it may not be fashionable or even prudent, though) that Hinduism, with its myriad godheads, festivals, rituals, traditions, sects and systems is the greatest celebration of God’s diverse creation.
A spate of judgements and observations just in the last three months by the Madras High Court paint a pathetic picture about the state of the State, both government as well the society. Coming down heavily on the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department over idol thefts in Tamilnadu, the HC said if such a situation continued…
TN for long has been Tainted Nadu thanks to endemic corruption for decades from a constable, clerk and councillor upward.
Most of what they speak are not printworthy; but they are definitely memeworthy.
Post J & K, Tamilnadu is now a fertile ground and the person capable of and in a position to reap the highest harvest is Stalin who formally took over as DMK chief a couple of days back.
For long, almost two decades, he was PM-in-waiting. He was the most qualified for the post and the only leader who could pose a credible threat to Congress.
To me, Karunanidhi is always K, a lazy way out from spelling out the full name.