On the eve of Independence, Nehru had declared India's 'Tryst with Destiny' as redeemed. However, thanks mainly to shenanigans and the venality of its political and bureaucratic executive, the hope held out by that 'Destiny' has turned into unqualified despair by now. And, it is as good as cast in stone that before it got opportunity to celebrate the centenary of its Independence, India (or whatever had been left of it) would be busy redeeming...