Need to address government policy of subjugation
Every Indian citizen should have the freedom to keep their ruling politicians in check including criticizing and protesting, but it appears that Indian and particularly Goan corrupt politicians, have an an intimidation policy in place, which not only restricts or prevent people from exercising their democratic rights, but also manipulating votes to favour the corrupt MLAs ministers via jobs, postal votes, mass political meetings etc. Even
Old politicians must relax, prioritise their health
It is amusing and sad to see elderly politicians, including those who have switched from Congress to BJP, clamouring for election tickets despite their advancing age—some with “one foot in the coffin and the other outside.” Perhaps their election symbol should be a coffin, so they can finally rest in...
Godse belonged to them, but they disowned him
The Independence Struggle does not belong to them, they did not lay their lives down for it. Sardar Vallabhai Patel does not belong to them, he banned them. The National Flag does not belong to them, they never recognised it. Vande Mataram does not belong to them, they never sang...
Inconsequential issues taking centre stage
The BJP recently condemned Congress for its decision to sing just two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its events and vowed to protect the dignity and the national status of the full version of the national song. In a resolution passed at a meeting of its core committee members, the...
No physical boarding pass: More queries than answers
Passengers flying out of Indian airports will reportedly no longer be required to carry a physical boarding pass as immigration authorities have decided to do away with the stamping of this document from September 1. Instead, passengers travelling abroad will have to produce an e-boarding on their smartphone for immigration...
