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Date sent: Sat, 05 Sep 1998 16:17:06 -0500 The article is well written and very informative. I do believe that the congregation will survive and be strong if they keep the non-discrimination practised by Mother and uphold her spiritual values. I have faith they will. Nirmala Varmha
Date sent: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 12:10:24 -0400 Sonia should not try to inflict herself on the gullible nation. This will be her best responsible action.
Date sent: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 12:16:33 -0400 We have been hearing a lot about her blistering attacks on the existing systems. A 'leader' of the 'prominence' that she enjoys in India today, is it not astonishing that we hear her making public speeches (probably prepared by her coterie) and not a single interview to the press regarding Indian politics? Lots of hidden hands are apparent, especially when a US diplomat could find some time to meet a non-MP Opposition leader (who is virtually unknown in the US even today except probably the secretary of state's office). At around the same time we hear words from US spokespersons that the current government is unstable -- this same story gets echoed in Sonia's words. So, is a Western nation championing the cause of democracy and human rights that influential in sovereign India's politics?
Date sent: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 10:17:08 -0700 I can appreciate Kanchan Gupta's grief. But I see the article has few facts and more emotions... what is it that Mandela said. A quote would have helped more. Also, did Mandela give his speech before Vajpayee gave his? In that case, I don't see any criticism of Vajpayee's speech which still was so warm towards South Africa. Sanjay
Date sent: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 05:25:45 PDT South African President Nelson Mandela successfully raised a storm when he referred to the Kashmir issue at the summit's opening address. There are a lot of views, opinions and as expected protests emerging from all corners of India. The majority of these harp on the issue with a sense of betrayal by the "friendly" nation. Well, to start with, India needs to restructure its foreign policy. There are no friends and foes in this world order as has been shown by at least one of the "friend" nations. This is the same Nelson Mandela and the same country which got staunch support from India for issues ranging from racism to even smaller causes like their return to the cricket fold! But hey, that is the past now and the "friend" nation thinks it is time to move forward. Yes, it is time to move forward. India has to take a cue from this and reshape the ties with all such "friend" nations. There is no place for emotional ties in here. No more thoughts about conferring "Bharat Ratna" to such friends. Just plain business from now on. The Indian prime minister did start the business on a very good note by first rebuffing Mandela and even making clear India's position in the meeting. Mandela has been a freedom fighter and is revered everywhere in the world for whatever he did for his country and fellow citizens. But he should be made to understand in no uncertain terms that Kashmir does not need (any more) freedom fighters. Jai Hind. Sunil
Date sent: Thu, 03 Sep 1998 19:22:31 -0400 Mandela's statements on Kashmir during his NAM speech are deplorable. Our government must take strong exception to this and Mandela must be told in no uncertain terms that his reference to Kashmir was completely unjustified and unwarranted.
Date sent: Fri, 04 Sep 1998 18:40:40 +0900 'I thought I would be killed in the crossfire.' A completely different picture of the events. At least there are some in the media to report it honestly, without any political manoeuvre. And thank god nobody was hurt. Keep up the good work. Kukan S
Date sent: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:14:01 -0400 Yes I do not see the reason behind hiding the truth. It must be shown on television and with both the versions if there are any. It was painful but I believe the younger generation does not know about these facts in the right sense. Thanks Rediff for bringing this feature. Vikram
Date sent: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 18:28:43 +0800 Chandra's passionate love for Mukesh's songs are legendary now. I remember I read this for the first time in an issue of The Illustrated Weekly of India which used to come earlier. I don't recall the issue date but I do remember the article which contained some rare photographs of Mukesh and Chandra together. It even had a picture of Chandra crying at the airport when Mukesh's body was flown in. I am myself a fan of both, hence my interest in the relationship was quite obvious. I would also love to meet Chandra and hear about Mukesh from him, or at least be able to take a look at the great collection which Chandra is building with such great pains.
Date sent: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 13:27:34 +0530 Touching!!!
Date: Fri, 08 May 1998 09:13:47 -0700 I think it was great. I have been a Matunga resident for 20 years and have been living out of India for four years now. It brought back some really good memories. An ex resident
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1998 16:32:51 +0800 Good news. Congrats. I am very confused about the news you posted. Is Prashant doing a new movie with Aishwarya which was supposed to be done with Sushmita, or is it concerning Jeans? Please, please help. Prashant was to have done the film with Sushmita Sen, but when she acted starry, she was dropped from the project.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 14:12:09 -0400 Do you think you could do your next review without giving away the entire story of the movie?!! Sanjay R Rao How Readers responded to Rajeev Srinivasan's recent columns
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