It’s a relief that Rajinikanth has finally ended the prolonged speculation about his entering politics. His entry makes Tamil Nadu’s 2021 assembly polls unpredictable. It’s also a challenge for Rajini to transition from the reel to the real. For now, he’s put the mainstream parties on notice, mind it, okay!
Badal’s Padma move a desperate attempt to help SAD. He should, instead, help resolve crisis
Parkash Singh Badal’s decision to return Padma Vibhushan award is a symbolic and desperate attempt to retrieve SAD’s lost political ground. Punjab politicians must join the Centre in resolving the stalemate with agitating farmers, instead of playing politics over much-needed farm laws. They must be voices of reason, not opportunism.
SC order to put CCTV camera in lock-ups will act as powerful check on police’s runaway powers
Supreme Court’s directions on installing CCTV cameras in interrogation rooms and lock-ups can act as a powerful check on police’s runaway powers. Despite many calls for reforms and accountability, custodial torture is unconscionably prevalent. Technology has been an enabler in tracking criminals, and now can police the law enforcers too.
“Mind it” – seriously ThePrint team? I get a sense of who are part of ThePrint team.
Shaheen DADI and now Akali DADA, but the original POOR FARMAER is quiet