The wretched coronavirus story overshadows everything else in the news environment and it is not about to go away any time soon. But you know what, I am done with it. At least for this week. Give me my old-fashioned politics any time.

But then, much of politics, barring the odd barb traded here and there is also under suspended animation. Therefore, we seek refuge in politics with a touch of coronavirus. On how Narendra Modi has handled the messaging on the biggest challenge of his public life. Let us begin with the messenger in him. He has a gift none of his eight ...