The standing formula for sharing waters from the Cauvery is deeply flawed and is being implemented in an ad-hoc way, but the vile and violent protests, attacks, arson and goondaism on display have little to do with the plight of farmers, and are instead the product of deplorable identity politics that India just isn't able to get over. Also, the Champions League returns, South Park reboots the US national anthem, and a natural resources giant is born!