India’s Football Breakdown: Why John Abraham Said ‘Shame on Us’
India’s top footballers have publicly appealed to FIFA, warning that the sport in the country is facing “permanent paralysis” due to a failure of basic administration. Actor and football club co-owner John Abraham responded to the players’ appeal with a blunt message: “Shame on us... this is what we have come to.” Their words point to the collapse of a national system that, despite widespread public interest in football, still cannot provide Indian players with stable competitions, professional security or a functioning league.
Can Nepal Break Its Cycle of Revolutions?
Nepal has recently toppled its government, the fourth such event since 1950. What matters now is recognising that these recurring storms are not caused by failed politicians alone. They come from a “state” that remains unreformed, no matter who holds power. Nepal can end its cycle of revolutions only by reforming the institutions that have blocked reform, protected the powerful and outlasted every elected government.
Opposition Leaders Challenge NHRC Chairperson Appointment
Leaders of the opposition have challenged the appointment of Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alleging that the selection process was fundamentally flawed. Congress party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi contended that the procedure was predetermined, sidelining mutual consultation and consensus.