International cricket will cheer Bangladesh beating World Test Champions Kiwis in their home. It’ll electrify Bangladesh cricket currently going through a crisis. At a time when West Indies are in the dumps and England in a crisis, it could bring more competitiveness to world cricket. Congratulations Bangladesh, some consistency now.
PM Modi’s Ferozepur rally ‘security lapse’ is disturbing. Its politicisation is deplorable
PM Modi cancelling Ferozepur rally due to ‘security lapse’ is disturbing. His safety is of prime concern. Its politicization is deplorable. What’s equally disconcerting is how politicians are holding meetings and rallies in poll-bound states as third wave of the pandemic hits India. They are setting a terrible example.
To fight Omicron, we need India-specific data. Can’t quote S. Africa numbers
India’s first Omicron case was in November, but we are still quoting data from South Africa and UK to plan strategy. Without India-specific data about mortality, hospitalisation and demography of cases – Mumbai is an exception — we are shooting in the dark. Data transparency is a casualty of the pandemic.