PM Modi politicising the Covid-migrant crisis is unfortunate since his government is to blame for the lockdown that hurt livelihoods. This harking back to the first wave is an attempt to divert attention from his government’s failures during the second, particularly in UP. Political obfuscation of Covid mismanagement is tragic.
Israel’s investigation on Pegasus shows how easily it’s abused. India should follow suit
Israel’s police, it has been revealed, used Pegasus software to spy on elected politicians, businesspeople and activists — even Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s son. This shows how easily surveillance capabilities can be abused. Israel has ordered an investigation into what went wrong; the Indian government should stop stonewalling and follow suit.
Hijab-saffron scarf row can be the next Shah Bano moment. Defending former politically risky
It’s distressing that the hijab-saffron scarf row in Karnataka is forcing even well-meaning voices of modernity and liberalism to defend the regressive practice of covering up young women. Beyond whataboutery of ghoonghats and turbans, Indians shouldn’t allow this to become another politically bruising Shah Bano moment that haunts our future.