The uninformed informer

Indian politicians, one thought, had the expertise to convert any non-issue into an issue of national importance.But a recent development in France got me thinking on what is an issue and what is a non-issue and i realised that this conforms to the alignment of one's thinking.Before we get to that, first the issue in France. There is strong opposition against the decision by a chain of fast food restaurants to drop it's bacon burger and pork dishes from its menu and serve only halal meat in 8 of it's outlets located in muslim-centric areas.The bacon-burger loving population of  those areas are up in arms against the restaurant chain citing a discrimination against their habits and an inconvenience caused to them since they need to travel an extra-distance to find a bacon burger.This discrimination cry has stirred up a debate even among political circles in France.Simply looking at it ,it's a great opportunity for a competitor to lap up the business.But the perspective...

Naveen Jindal fought a long battle for the right to fly the national flag freely with respect and dignity as a fundamental right of every citizen and the Supreme Court of India upheld that right for every citizen.It is certainly a decision cheered by every proud Indian who would love to show his affection to his nation with the small symbolism of flying a flag atop his building. This year on Republic Day however, the Indian Flag was not hoisted at Lal Chowk in Srinagar.Reports suggested that this was done not to antagonise separatists.The same day papers also carried reports of the national flag being burnt down and calls for a bandh issued by separatists in Srinagar.If indeed the flag was not hoisted ( and there is no reason as to why it should not have been hoisted ) in order to  appease the madheads in Kashmir, it is a ridiculous state of affairs.It shows the strength of Indian sovereignty in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is almost 60 years since Article 370 was imposed...

That is the message that the Shiv Sena,Mr.Ashok Chavan and Mr.Sharad Pawar seem to be giving the world.Put forth into action by Mr.Shah Rukh Khan's faux pas, it's amazing how the issue of a movie release has even sidelined the nationwide protests over price-rise and other trivial matters of national importance such as the number of people on the streets continuing to freeze to death in the winter, our drastic drop in farm produce and the growing impudence of our neighbouring nations. In his interview Mr.Shah Rukh Khan has stated that you don't choose players to prove a point, but for their utility in your team.In fact this is the first thing he should have said instead of saying that Pakistani players should have been picked and not treated the way they were.In justifying his own team's selection policies was he implying that the other teams should have picked someone.I'm sure the other teams also chose the player they wanted.But in airing all his views he has cre...