Delhi Guardian

If you have been closely observing the political developments in recent days, I'm sure by now you know that this is one big circus. I prefer watching the news these days to any movie or a sitcom. Developments in India are ludicrous. A government is usually judged by evaluating the economics scenario, political developments and the nation's foreign policy. Needless to say that the UPA is failing miserably on all counts. The country is like a horse running amok. The PM has lost control of the reins and refuses to speak. My contention is that he is in shock or has suffered a major nervous breakdown. Why else would he condone the recent developments? His detractors suggest he is complicit in the conspiracy. Which one you might ask? Well I've lost count. First, let us look at the economics scenario. Sonia Gandhi is desperate to implement the Food Security Bill. So desperate that it appears that she is the one starving. All this at a time when the economic situation is rapid...

There was a time in my youth when the very thought of leaving India’s national capital seemed like a preposterous idea. I used to reside in one of the poshest neighbourhoods in South Delhi. My office, health club, favourite eateries, the bar of course, were all in the vicinity. It seemed like a perfect life. My then girlfriend, and now fiancé, could not think of a life outside this comfort zone. Delhi, it seemed then, was where we wanted to start our lives together. However, the frenetic corporate lifestyle was gradually starting to get to us. And by the summer of 2012, we decided to leave the city for a while and embark on a career in education. Our obvious first choice was Dehradun, often referred to as the school capital of India. The city is nestled among majestic mountains and has a conducive environment.  It seemed like a romantic idea. We decided to make it our home for till we found our bearings. After having spent almost a year in this city (some very fruitful months)...