Modi government’s decision to buy 83 LCA Tejas jets addresses the crisis of IAF’s dwindling squadrons. While we celebrate only our second swadeshi fighter, HAL and IAF must now ensure it does better than the first, HF-24 Marut. Self-reliance shouldn’t become an excuse for delays, poor quality or operational compromises.
After cabinet expansion, Yediyurappa must stop feeling insecure. BJP should also give free hand
BJP high command has finally relented to allow Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa to expand his ministry. This brings a sense of much-needed stability to his government. Yediyurappa must now stop feeling insecure and focus on governance. And BJP leadership must give a free hand to its CMs, not micromanage states.
Row over WhatsApp’s new privacy rules is faux outrage. It’s actually long live competition
The controversy and panic over WhatsApp’s new privacy rules is a storm in a mobile phone. Smartphones and apps, with all the permissions they seek, have long dumped privacy in the recycle bin. The only upshot of all the faux outrage is the rise of WhatsApp’s rivals. Competition never hurts.