A major controversy erupted when PM Modi was seen affectionately hugging visiting crown prince of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Many asked, when India is the victim of so much thugging, is there cause to spread the habit of too much hugging? Besides let’s not forget that the word embarrassing is also sometimes in Hinglish pronounced as embracing.
When the opposition signalled it was upset that visiting dignitaries were being hugged, clearly these days it’s feeling quite bugged. There may be reason for concern: sometimes if the wrong person is in one’s arms then it might be a case of giving a hug being mistaken for also giving a plug. At that point it’s perhaps not a very good idea Read More
