On a seemingly unassuming Sunday, September 21, 2025 — noted for being National Chai Day — we find ourselves contemplating a once soothing, artisan beverage now reduced to being poured into plastic or paper cups. We reminisce about the tactile, earthy feeling of a handmade clay cup which once imparted a rich, authentic flavor to the milky tea — a concoction made from ingredients like black tea, whole milk, black peppercorns, sugar, and a medley of spices. Unbeknownst to many, this traditional drink, often referred to as ‘masala chai’, was unlike other milk-based teas as it was brewed directly in milk. Interestingly, if one were to seek this authentic beverage in its full glory, the ‘Krishna’s Tea Stall’ tucked away in Rajasthan could be the place to visit.
Additionally, the day is filled with other diverse celebrations: World Gratitude Day, National Beef Stroganoff Day, National Women’s Friendship Day, National Brunch Day, National Pecan Cookie Day, and National Sponge Candy Day. However, beneath this veneer of jovial festivities and peculiar celebrations, a disconcerting narrative looms. The once esteemed public networks have been discounted to mere shells of their former selves, having willingly succumbed to personal biases and egotistical agendas. It’s a distressing portrait of factional intolerance ratcheting up.
As it turns out, this unfortunate condition of the public networks did not emerge spontaneously. Instead, it unfolded slowly, in sync with tribal illiberalism gaining momentum. It once felt plausible for these institutions to reassume balance in the post-Trump era, welcoming a diversity of opinions, encouraging moderation and reinstating public trust. But, alas, such hopes appear dim in the present times.
Unbelievably, Trump’s telemetry of suppression isn’t solely targeted towards halting ‘hate speech’; the man seems to thrive on it! Breaking precedence and baring his authoritarian tendencies, he has engaged in legal battles with CBS, the De Moines Register, the WSJ, the NYT, and Penguin Random House for perceived slights. In an unprecedented move, he exposes us to an unimaginable reality where we see potentates instead of presidents.
In an incremental shift, inspired by a blind loyalty devoid of sound judgement, Democrats progressively lend their support to the socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. With New York operating under a strong-mayor system, the potential elevation of a socialist to the helm of the world’s most iconic city could have resonating repercussions, not just nationally but internationally.
This congregation of Democrats continues to grow, with many seemingly turning a blind eye to better judgment and rushing to endorse New York City’s socialist mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani. The bandwagon of partisan loyalty, however, seems somewhat unbalanced. A token few brave Democrats who dare voice the reality of Mamdani’s political ideology deserve recognition and applause.
More importantly, the propensity of command-and-control economic strategies coming into play under Mamdani’s potential leadership evokes concern. Such policies have a notorious history of adversely affecting the most vulnerable city dwellers — the economically disadvantaged citizens. Looking past partisan biases to raise this alarm both illustrates and requires political courage.
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