If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
If at all we should not learn from American politics, it must be the “televised” debate, especially in the last few election cycles. After Jim Lehrer, who was truly a moderator, modern day debates are more made for TV reality shows and anchors being overtly one-sided. Increasingly, candidates themselves are more wary of participating. As for the Trump – Harris debate, did the voter really learn anything new on their policy positions and their consequence?
If at all we should not learn from American politics, it must be the “televised” debate, especially in the last few election cycles. After Jim Lehrer, who was truly a moderator, modern day debates are more made for TV reality shows and anchors being overtly one-sided. Increasingly, candidates themselves are more wary of participating. As for the Trump – Harris debate, did the voter really learn anything new on their policy positions and their consequence?
Every Indian knows well enough what the outcome of a Modi-Rahul debate will be.