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Opinion: Blog | 'Baap Da Brat': Kerala Mini Cooper Deaths, And Why India's 'Daddy' Syndrome Needs To Go

Reported by NDTV 13 Oct 2026, 3:07 pm IST 1 min read

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There are three things you should never underestimate in India: the power of 'jugaad', the elasticity of the law, and the confidence of a 'Baap da Brat' who believes his Papa Posh can fix absolutely anything.

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Section: India
Places: Kerala
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 3:07 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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