Prajwal Revanna’s sleaze pushes JD(S) closer to extinction. It reinforces third generation rule

Prajwal Revanna’s sleaze has pushed his grandfather Deve Gowda’s JD(S) closer to extinction. Gowda’s family obsession was sure to bring his party here. Prajwal has reinforced the belief that in business and politics, by the third generation, two-thirds of the capital is destroyed. Damage for JD(S) Inc seems even greater.

CBI Manipur chargesheet cuts through the propaganda. Current situation betrays Modi’s claims

CBI’s honest investigation and tough chargesheet in Manipur gangrape case cuts through the propaganda. It reveals the monstrous face of ethnic clashes and police’s role in endangering women. Security personnel are still being killed, women are clashing with forces. It betrays PM Modi’s claims of ‘timely intervention’ and ‘marked improvement’.

Indian selectors haven’t picked the best 15 for T20 World Cup

Much as us partisans hope India wins a World Cup, we can’t say the selectors picked the best 15. There’re too many all-format stars with age and vintage, reputation and fan love. Are they the best picks for T20? Struggles of Mumbai, Bengaluru in current IPL tell us something else.