Tag Archives: whataboutery
The political theatre of Vardhan v. Ramdev
Last week, Baba Ramdev made offensive remarks against allopathic medicine and against people desperately looking for oxygen for their loved ones hospitalised with COVID-19. On Sunday, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan sent a letter to Ramdev asking him to withdraw … Continue reading
Posted in Op-eds
Tagged Baba Ramdev, Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, Harsh Vardhan, Indian Medical Association, Manmohan Singh, political theatre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whataboutery
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On The Lancet editorial
On May 8, The Lancet published an editorial criticising the Narendra Modi government’s response to India’s second COVID-19 outbreak, which has been redefining the meaning of ‘snafu’. All hell broke loose. Of course, hell has been breaking loose for quite … Continue reading
Posted in Scicomm
Tagged COVID-19 epidemic, COVID-19 in India, COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Harsh Vardhan, favipiravir, hydroxychloroquine, Pankaj Chaturvedi, second wave, The Lancet, whataboutery
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The government’s enblightenment
The GMO debate is a fascinating object, even though participating in it often amounts to nothing but pain, frustration and lost time – especially if you’re pro-GMO foods. It’s fascinating because it’s one of a kind: one party has science … Continue reading
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Tagged Baba Ramdev, Coronil, genetic engineering, genetic modification, genetically modified crops, genetically modified organisms, genetically modified seeds, GMO, healthcare, Indian Medical Association, Monsanto, Patanjali Ayurved, transgenics, whataboutery
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Ending 2020
My blogging took a hit this year – as did everything for everyone. I couldn’t publish nearly as much as I’d have liked. While the average post length was the highest it’s ever been – 989 words – and audience … Continue reading
Posted in Life notes
Tagged 2020, blogging, Hindutva, public dialogue, right wing, whataboutery
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