In a long and tiring Karnataka election campaign, the familiar default mode of politics is back – name-calling, Hindu-Muslim rhetoric and charges of who is tougher or weaker on terrorism. Both BJP and Congress parties are resorting to what will grab headlines instead of battling it out on real issues.
Sharad Pawar’s resignation shouldn’t become a spectacle. He needs a succession plan
The NCP is a serious political party and Sharad Pawar its heavyweight leader of consequence. The resignation news shouldn’t become a spectacle. If he means it, he needs to put in place a succession plan. His dithering just leads everyone in the party to keep their options and ambitions open.
Spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir is unbecoming of India’s former skippers
The spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir after an IPL match is conduct unbecoming of the former India skippers, one of whom is also an MP. The two players have had on-field run-ins before. Kohli and Gambhir should inspire younger generations by engaging responsibly, not in full public view.