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No connection to Bihar elections, not like there is that much appetite for right wing economics that Shourie is suggesting. This was a book launch of Ninan & shourie happened to make his comments there. He has been progressively harsher even in his last few interviews. More that the government...

That was actually taken up by Shourie right at the very start of this government where he predicted that this would be the opposition reaction and so not to get tied up with parliament where gridlock was certain (the BJP had done the same when in opposition) and go with executive orders where...

Arun Shourie's comment was very funny with an element of bitter truth to that line but I would think this is harsh assessment & probably valid only in context to the high expectations placed on Mr.Modi & his government. As Arvind Subramanian said quoting Jagdish Bhagwati cracking a joke in his...

Since the conclusion of Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif’s visit to the US, Pakistan is facing a new set of problems. The PM apparently failed to convince the US of India’s hostility while the three dossiers regarding the alleged involvement of India in subversive acts in Pakistan have not been...

Fair point. May consider making this body a statutory body. The specifics would need looking into but a criteria can be established for declaring a caste or tribe backward & such a decision must stand the scrutiny of the courts. May not be perfect but it will be less likely to come under...

Which is we need an independent body in each state to decide who gets reservation. Governments can come under pressure, best to remove this power from them

We are talking of 1000's of years of discrimination of the worst kind imaginable (SC). Better to err on the side of caution. The methods can be tweaked to produce a better outcome but it is difficult to argue that reservations are not justified in those cases.

I disagree with respect to scheduled castes & tribes where the discrimination is also societal. In other castes, it should be in combination with their economic standing & some reservations should be open to all on account of economic standing alone.

Not unsurprisingly, you & I find ourselves disagreeing. Not the first time, won't be the last.:)

As I said, I'll think for myself & pass on asking your question. I did make my point on this matter as being related to public perception. Please read: @Marxist - sorry for the delay in reply, got caught up as you can see...:D My point was limited as mentioned above to how it would /could...

Fair enough. I gave my opinion on the issue, you can have yours.

I did think for myself. Unlike you, I have no interest about worrying whether "seculars" are mental or others are. You can barely argue a point without resorting to abuse. Should be careful before labeling others mental.

Obviously I disagree. I didn't compare it with rape, merely pointed out that the alacrity shown here will raise eyebrows. Unnecessary imo. What other "seculars"? :lol: The policemen by their actions were responsible for the unnecessary drama. Anyone with half a brain could have figured what...

My point was that the investigation could have been handled with a single police man and that there was no reason to create a scene.

I do not think that the logic of my argument was stupid or bizarre, it is your right to think of it as such if you so wish. I have criticised the Delhi police on this action, it has no bearing on what I think about the Delhi police's actions on others. The think I find both bizarre & stupid is...

I said perception matters. You are free to think that Delhi police crowned themselves with glory with this action, I would disagree.

Not quite. I'm not saying that there was anything wrong with looking into the matter but how the Delhi police went about their "investigation". I suggested they either call or send one or two policemen to have a talk. That is common sense. No need to end up with egg on their faces with this...

I wasn't talking about whether it was real or not but how public perception matters in these things. This was simply idiotic.

Everything wrong with it. The Delhi police has plenty on its hands with cases of rapes including minors happening at an "alarming" rate. What message do you think it sends when the Delhi police reacts with such alacrity because of some claim of beef being on the menu? That they consider this...

True That. @Joe Shearer absolutely loves the naxals, he must have got that bit from his father who earned the complete love of the Naxals & many of the human rights groups. So much so that they used to frequently express that love with wall graffiti.