Touching upon three of the news headlines of the day, the budget and related issues being thrashed by every 'specialist panel' on all news channels. Predictably, the pro-government population supports it by saying that it's imaginative while the pro-opposition groups have trashed it, saying that it's meant for the corporate world.
(a) The Budget Day.
The aim of the budget is the thrust for the 'New India'. Therefore, there has been no major
announcements, more economic reforms, completion of welfare related activities and thrust
on business and industry related activities. The increase in fuel prices is certain to have a
cascading effect on prices of essential goods as I understand. What was missing was the usual
announcements on defence outlay, I suppose in its absence, it will be known within the coming
days!
Now, one needs to wait for the final budget after discussions in both the houses of Parliament,
the additions and alterations!
(b) The Chinese Method.
Thousands of Muslim children in China's western Xinjiang region are being separated from
their parents in what a new study calls a "systematic campaign of social engineering and cultural
genocide" for regular assessment of their state of mind and psychological counseling. The UN
says that China has detained more than one million Muslim minorities - ethnic Uighurs - since an escalation of the policy in the Spring '17.
Satellite images show that around the same time China had started expanding the facilities, we
now know as detention camps.
(c) MAD Becoming History.
MAD, the longest running satirical magazine that influenced many around the world will be
leaving the news stands after its August issue. The illustrated humour magazine - recognised
by the gap-toothed face of mascot, Alfred E Newan - passing into history.
The magazine had set itself apart as a cultural beacon for decades with its unabashed tendency to
make fun of anything and push conventional boundaries.
Tailpiece.
It was a quiet day when I finished many of the pending work. Hamid was my 'sa'arthi' for the outing.
(a) The Budget Day.
The aim of the budget is the thrust for the 'New India'. Therefore, there has been no major
announcements, more economic reforms, completion of welfare related activities and thrust
on business and industry related activities. The increase in fuel prices is certain to have a
cascading effect on prices of essential goods as I understand. What was missing was the usual
announcements on defence outlay, I suppose in its absence, it will be known within the coming
days!
Now, one needs to wait for the final budget after discussions in both the houses of Parliament,
the additions and alterations!
(b) The Chinese Method.
Thousands of Muslim children in China's western Xinjiang region are being separated from
their parents in what a new study calls a "systematic campaign of social engineering and cultural
genocide" for regular assessment of their state of mind and psychological counseling. The UN
says that China has detained more than one million Muslim minorities - ethnic Uighurs - since an escalation of the policy in the Spring '17.
Satellite images show that around the same time China had started expanding the facilities, we
now know as detention camps.
(c) MAD Becoming History.
MAD, the longest running satirical magazine that influenced many around the world will be
leaving the news stands after its August issue. The illustrated humour magazine - recognised
by the gap-toothed face of mascot, Alfred E Newan - passing into history.
The magazine had set itself apart as a cultural beacon for decades with its unabashed tendency to
make fun of anything and push conventional boundaries.
Tailpiece.
It was a quiet day when I finished many of the pending work. Hamid was my 'sa'arthi' for the outing.
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