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Bow or be cast aside: The megalomaniac’s rule

Megalomaniacs cannot be appeased. The only thing that works with them is the language of total surrender. It does not matter how many times you have genuflected on trembling knees, stood long hours in attendance as a lowly courtier who saw a halo where there was a huge black hole of stupidity, sung hosannas to their many-splendoured idiocies, or made peace offerings in timely instalments to curry favour.

Not even a doctorate in abject servility can save you from the ill-tempered moodiness that accompanies fragile egos. One misstep, and you will be cast aside like a stinking nappy that has no further use for their lordly intellects.

The forced resignation of the holder of one of the highest constitutional posts, perhaps the ultimate sycophant, is strong evidence of the same. It's just what megalomaniacs do when they take a break from assaulting other institutions of the State.

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From trees to power: 'Monkey business' must be tackled

MELVILLE X D'SOUZA, Mumbai
Published Jul 27, 2025, 12:55 AM IST
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This refers to 'Monkey trouble echoes in House; Cuncolim MLA seeks govt response' (TGE - July 26, 2025). It must have been fun to witness the discussion in the Assembly on the monkeys creating havoc with the residents of Cuncolim and nearby villages, ransacking rooftop farms. Really distressing scenario, witnessing the fruits of one's labour being destroyed in this manner.This monkey business needs to be taken seriously and tackled with urgency and sincerity, not just with…

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