The Modi govt turned 11 and was celebrated. Why 11 years, why not 12.5 years I wondered. Most were convinced after the subpar results in the 2024 elections, Modi 3.0 was on crutches that could be pulled down anytime. After initial attempts where everybody was convinced that Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu would jump ship or make unacceptable demands and walk out, both stayed put and how!!!! Once again the propensity of Modi to play Russian Roulette was demonstrated where it is told that he refused to budge on any preposterous demands made and said Dirty Harry style – go ahead, make my day. Hopefully guns weren’t used. Picture sourced online, due credit to whoever owns it, NO commercial or IP infringement intent Completing 1 as Modi 3.0 and Modi@11 did demand attention especially since he now looks more stronger after Operation Sindoor. While much has been written and discussed I focus on a few issues that are not debated much. NDMA/ NDRF: The National Disaster Response Force w...
There is a rather inappropriate but very appropriate saying in Kannada which when translated means – “The grandmother was in such a hurry, that she ended up getting her menstrual periods back”. This rather appropriately explains two major events of the past few days. Bangalore Stampede: The IPL is neither an international or national tournament, the winner is neither a nation, state nor even a city by definition. It’s a private inter “club” event where each club is owned by an humungously rich individual or corporate but still run by the individual who runs the corporate. It’s the ultimate ego boost for an individual and for the corporate the cheaper option for advertising with higher returns. The cricket played is entertaining and including me, millions enjoy it. After 18 years Royal Challengers Bangalore won the title and their star player was Virat Kohli a much-admired batsman. This lack of victory for 18 years was such a sore story for all cricket fans that the victory this time dr...