“This is the time to fight, protect ourselves and stay together…” SPB’s melodious voice gave life to these words drawing much attention during these difficult times. The songs sung by him will live with us forever. I share the grief with all. Tributes to SPB.
If I was 18 today , in school or college and THIS was the television news media on offer, ALL OF IT, with all of its banality, hypocrisy and yes, evil, Id never have become a journalist.
Mom: Do you have a boyfriend?
Me: No
Mom: Sure? You can be honest with me :)
Me: Well, there is a guy...
Mom: THE SUDDENNESS! THE SHEER SUDDENNESS OF THE MOVE! THE UNEXPECTED NATURE OF THE MOVE! THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE MOVE! THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING!
Modi’s gov big mistake: It kept challenging China with increased closeness towards US, Quad & new map of Ladakh. But kept military focus on Pak for ideological & political gains.Mismatch between Indian assertiveness with little military muscle to back it led to the present fiasco