We are a generation of Avoidants!
I have an opinion on our CM calling AQI a “temperature”, dealing with the issue by banning tandoors. I have an opinion on the Rupee hitting the lowest of almost 91 vs dollar, on the worst people and the government not finding it worthy of being a propaganda. I definitely have an opinion on aviation woes and IndiGo’s stance on the whole. Lastly, definitely on our PM who didn’t find it worthy of address but ended up giving a long ode on Vande Mataram, to “inspire future generations”. At the same time, over the years, I’ve found myself withdrawing from deliberations and public discourse. A deep-seated frustration with the government unsettles me, while much of digital media reporting irritates me; perhaps because I come from a print journalism background where seriousness, accountability, and responsibility in reporting truly mattered. Instagram led news, in particular, completely puts me off; I’ve deactivated my accounts multiple times because of it. And yet, I know this too: I have...
