September, 2009
Ostentatious Austerity
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Heard in political, bureaucratic and aam-aadmi circles 1) How do you end the Austerity debate: Declare the country drought free. If there were no drought, the UPA wouldn't have to show it cared for the poor. 2) FM to the cabinet: Don't worry dear colleagues, the austerity will only last a year. (We don't want you to be austere forever). 3) Reporter to Congress MP: Sir how come you are roaming around in a 5 star. I am an MP. It doesn't apply to me. It's only applicable to Ministers. But sir shouldn't you be showing that you care for the drought affected? I do. I have given 20 per cent of my salary to the drought hit. Besides its raining now. Delhi is flooding. I hope we don't have to show our sympathy for the flood-hit now. 4)....
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Anubha Bhonsle is an anchor and Senior Editor of CNN-IBN. She has been a journalist for over 12 years, starting her career with The Indian Express, then moving to be part of Miditech, the Zee Group, subsequently joining New Delhi Television where she was part of the political bureau and an anchor. Anubha joined CNN-IBN at inception, as prime-time anchor and Senior Editor. She is a graduate in Journalism and a post-graduate in social communication. As a Jefferson fellow she researched on America’s political history and the role of gender and race. Anubha and her team have been part of many award-winning projects. Her documentaries on Irom Sharmila and Children of Conflict won appreciation internationally, at the New York Film Festival and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association. Anubha is a cleanliness freak, loves collecting kettles and admires Pearl Buck. She lives in Delhi with her family.
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