Another fire—this time in a Goa nightclub—and dozens dead. India finds itself at the same place every few months: Non-existent safety regulations, businesses running illegally and reactive action over proactive precaution. We continue to live from one firefight to another. The culture of safety remains up in flames.
IndiGo wants sympathy for a crisis of its own making. Govt must hold the line
IndiGo’s meltdown isn’t an innocent mistake, a “misjudegment” or a mystery. FDTL norms were a long time coming. Instead of preparing, the country’s biggest airline fought the reform and continued to squeeze its staff. It now wants sympathy for a crisis of its own making. Government must hold the line.
Telangana naming roads after Trump, Tata shows CM Reddy is letting economics drive politics
Telangana government’s decision to name roads after US President Trump, Ratan Tata and Google is laudable. Competition between states to attract investors is prompting them to adopt novel strategies. CM Revanth Reddy is letting economic imperatives drive political priorities. It’s good to see a Congress CM wearing a thinking cap.
Why so. These are the nuts and bolts of governance. To be taken for granted, as the country pursues a more ambitious development agenda.