Far-Right party’s win in Austria marks a tectonic shift in Europe. Politics of fear thriving

The first-ever far-Right Freedom Party’s win in Austria marks a tectonic shift in Europe’s politics. Given its old history, this is sure to send ripples. It comes after the recent rise of the Right-wing parties in Germany. Immigration is a lightning rod across the continent. Politics of fear is thriving.

Israel has set aside domestic politics. It is united for the war

Netanyahu’s friend-turned-foe Gideon Sa’ar is now in his security cabinet, like other opponents. Ex-PM Naftali Bennett has worn the uniform and joined the soldiers. Israeli democracy has been fractured in recent years, but in wartime, everybody bands together to back the military. After the war, they’ll go back to politics.

If India bosses world cricket, Green Park’s failure to ready outfield a national shame

If India bosses world cricket and BCCI is its almighty engine, Green Park’s failure to ready outfield on a non-rainy day is a national shame. Leaky covers, paucity of modern sport’s drainage and drying aids show BCCI erred in giving a game to Kanpur. It isn’t Test-ready and deserves blacklisting.