In October 2025, the Lokpal of India, the country's anti-corruption ombudsman, sparked widespread controversy by floating a public tender to purchase seven luxury BMW 330Li M Sport cars for its members, including former Supreme Court judges. Each car is valued at around ₹70 lakh, and the tender included a requirement for the vendor to provide comprehensive training to drivers and staff. This move drew sharp criticism and mockery from politicians and activists who pointed out the irony of an anti-corruption body seeking luxury vehicles while questioning the institution's effectiveness and frugality. Despite the backlash, the Lokpal justified the procurement by citing the need for parity of status with Supreme Court judges and operational requirements.
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The witty quote “Everything I like is either fattening or immoral” is attributed to Alexander Woollcott (1887–1943), a celebrated American drama critic for The New York Times and The New Yorker. Known for his sharp humor and literary charm, Woollcott’s remark humorously reflects human tendencies to find pleasure in things considered unhealthy or morally questionable.
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The Sultan of Oman who ruled from 1932 to 1970 and studied at Mayo College in Ajmer, India, in the 1920s was Sultan Said bin Taimur. He attended Mayo College from 1922 to 1927 before returning to Muscat and eventually ascending to the throne in 1932. (KBC, October 23, 2025)
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