Amit Varma writes in India Uncut blog:
Pratibha Tai will also not let India's traditional sciences wither away just because they are nonsense. (What kind of silly reason is that anyway?) Consider astrology: Just last year, while launching an astrology website that she surely knew would succeed, she said, "Astrology is a serious and deep subject which has a great influence on our society. The growing expectations of the people from this subject requires application of science and technology."
India's president is a ceremonial post. But, you can expect the new president to advance the cause of all things hopeless.
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