Macaulay's intent was quite different from what has been propagated by Indian leaders and public intellectuals, who love to live in their own sectarian mental chambers.
Once acquired by IAF, the medium transport aircraft (MTA) will replace both AN-32s and IL-76s, it is learnt. The idea behind the revamp is to meet modern operational needs.
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.
A praiseworthy initiative. There is – with respect – a gulf between the calibre of the higher judiciary and the lower courts, which are the foundation of the system. If judicial officers become an all India service, liable to serve anywhere in the country – while there would be some difficulties with the local language – that would be a landmark development. Ideally, the executive should play no role in the appointment of judges at any level.
A praiseworthy initiative. There is – with respect – a gulf between the calibre of the higher judiciary and the lower courts, which are the foundation of the system. If judicial officers become an all India service, liable to serve anywhere in the country – while there would be some difficulties with the local language – that would be a landmark development. Ideally, the executive should play no role in the appointment of judges at any level.