The islands remain largely inaccessible, tourist connectivity cumbersome and facilities limited. It’s time to unlock Lakshadweep’s potential. This round has gone to India; Maldives is busy controlling the damage after its ministers’ remarks on PM Modi’s Lakshadweep visit. But what comes next is an inconvenient truth: we haven’t leveraged the tourism potential of our archipelago.
Adhir Chowdhury seems bent on splitting INDIA. Congress silence betrays helplessness
Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury’s demand for President’s Rule in West Bengal and support for ED investigation into alleged ration scam is bewildering. His stand is contrary to his party’s. Chowdhury looks bent on splitting INDIA. Congress high command’s silence on his barbs against Mamata Banerjee betrays helplessness and weakening authority.
DGCA aviation steps align with global best practices. But it has to be done right each day
Recent aviation mishaps have revived talk of safety. With norms to reduce pilot fatigue and assessment of Indian jets amid alarm, DGCA has taken steps toward global best practices. But this has to be done right each time, every day. Aviation safety is only as good as the weakest regulation.