CAG report says there’s a big gap in Delhi’s fight against pollution: Data. Evaluating pollution solely through AQI indicator isn’t enough. Assessment of supportive factors, such as vehicular numbers, fuel consumption, and waste generation, need to be studied to evolve solutions and confirm the credibility of government claims of mitigation.
Pastor Bajinder Singh’s rape conviction shows so-called holy men often prey on devotees
Punjab’s pastor Bajinder Singh’s conviction for rape is another reminder of the risky social phenomenon of the so-called holy men in India. They wield cult-like power, enjoy massive blind following and often have political patronage. Irrespective of their faith, they take advantage of their position to prey on unsuspecting devotees.
Powerful democratic roots and 75 years of a robust Constitution—we still can’t take a joke
A rich culture, powerful democratic roots and 75 years of a robust Constitution, and we still can’t take a joke. We’re often threatened by movies, comedy and literature. Much is to blame for our dying tolerance — political goonery, social media outrage, extreme political correctness. We’ve broken our funny bone.