The proliferation of this sentiment among the well-to-do middle classes of the world is outright dangerous and largely based on a distorted sense of reality.
Our opinions & ideas are shaped by our parents, friends and the environment around us till the very end of our lives. Press is merely an extension of such groups of individuals.
What do Indians want in a democracy? Quick and decisive action that may not have political consensus or frustratingly slow decision-making that endures long after the decision is made?
The external affairs minister claims western media will question 'our election system, EVM, election commission, even the weather', emphasises the need to stand up to such criticisms.
At this juncture what is more important is to identify and support individuals/political parties who will uphold the democratic culture of the country.
The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.
Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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