Monday, January 18, 1999
Animal crackers
Animal rights action can end up becoming quite a circus, as Maneka Gandhi, minister for social justice and empowerment, with additional charge of the animal welfare board, is discovering to her cost.
Super highways of national security
An announcement was made recently by the Prime Minister that the government of India is planning on the construction 7,000 kms of 6-lane super highways between Kashmir and Kanyakumari and from Silchar to Saurashtra. Slated to cost Rs. 28,000 crore, this is a fit case for the use of funds generated by the Resurgent India Bonds.
An all-American yawn
The American version of the show trial has reached its depressing denouement. There he is, reportedly the most powerful politician on earth, currently facing both camera and history. The Accused. Accused of ``high crimes and misdemeanours''.
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