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The State(s) of India for Dummies
Not taking anything away from Telengaana, the fact of the matter remains that it will open floodgates. Floodgates for separate state demands in every other state that lay dormant till now. While I wish Telengaana the best and hope it’s neglected people see better days, we know the reality. “Politicians are like diapers, almost always full of crap [...]
Thiruvallavar And Sarvagna Feel At Home
Amid tight security, a bronze statue of Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar was finally unveiled at Bangalore recently by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, ending an 18-year standoff on the issue following opposition from pro-Kannada groups. A reciprocal statue of the Kannada poet Sargavga dons Chennai as well. Now that the row has ended, both poets heaved a sigh of relief. A cartoonist captures this palpable relief and as to how both the poets are finally at home in their new surroundings.
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