I wish I could write to every thriving democracy to say never take your freedoms and institutions for granted.

The bulldozing of Parliament; the FCRA amendments, the Farmer& #39;s Bill; political prisoners; a poisonous media. It is saddening beyond words to see everything crumble.

+ Saying this a little wryly to my fraternity. If warnings worked, this country I love so much wouldn& #39;t be in this mess, but FWIW:

Independent publishers and media, set up divisions in S Asia or Europe, while you still can. If you wish to remain independent, that is.

+ In @Time:

"The crucible of the pandemic became a pretense for stifling dissent. And the world’s most vibrant democracy fell deeper into shadow." https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2020/5888327/narendra-modi-india/">https://time.com/collectio...

+ Also in Time& #39;s top 100 — Bilkis, 82, from Shaheen Bagh.

"Bilkis gave hope and strength to activists and student leaders who were being thrown behind bars for standing up for the unpopular truth in a democracy that was sliding into authoritarianism." https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2020/5888255/bilkis/">https://time.com/collectio...