The Karnataka government issued an intriguing order earlier this month. All parties where ‘foreigners’ are present will be videotaped by government-appointed videographers. It comes in response to some outcry over a rave party held in 2012 which involved drugs, nudity and making out. Videotaping, the order declares, will end sleaze and uphold Indian tradition.

This isn’t interesting because of the tired tropes of moral policing and cultural fascism that won’t rouse anyone from even an afternoon nap unless they are paid to do so or embroiled in outdated discussions.