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'Pakistan may have aggression, talent and the best bowlers, but they don't have Sachin'
E-mail from readers the world overDate: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:06:27 -0800 It is a neat and tidy description of the earthquake. However, much attention is lost on the effects it has on the local residents. For example, the last major earthquake in Latur, did not get the kind of media attention that it deserved when the toll was 10,000. More media coverage on the suffering will make more people conscious of the degree of help and rebuilding of lives required in such cases. It could also bring international help to the victims who lose everything and even some of their loved ones. Help in every form is welcome at such times. I feel glorifying such tragedies is more welcome to invite wider attention and help to the victims and to get the government more active in case there is a lackadaisical attitude. The Indian public and government of course does all it can to help the victims, but very soon, interest wanes, as has happened with the Latur earthquake and the Bhopal gas victims, and the poor are left to deal with their own miseries. Attention like shelter and food and sanitation for the victims, in addition to future rehabilitation with better earthquake-prone housing must be highlighted with future coverage. Hence, the media must act as the protectors of victims in such tragedies. Bashobi Roy
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 17:26:50 -0500 I was against the way Vishnu Bhagwat was sacked as the navy chief. However after going through "The Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat Chat," I am convinced that he deserved much more severe action, not just the sacking. Nowhere do his arguments reflect the discipline and courtesy an army man must show. His language is absolutely like a seasoned politician. It appears that under the political clout of his wife and instability of the Union government, he was convinced to deliberately defy the instructions from civil authorities. Perhaps he wanted to show himself above the authority of the Government of India. I could not understand why instead of approaching the courts of law for justice, he approached the political fora. This reflects his intentions and lack of confidence in the Indian judiciary. His dirty arguments have confirmed how dangerous he is for the disciplined dignity of our armed forces. He needed to be court-martialed. I am ashamed of the people who ever appointed him as our naval chief.
Murlidhar Gupta
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 16:03:28 PST This is regarding the interview in which Pritish Nandy, who is conducting the interview says Sri Rama is considered a wimp and Ravana a hero in South India. This is an insult to all Hindus in southern India. Doesn't he know that it is only a handful of anti -Hindu DMK people who think this way or does he say this deliberately to spew venom at Hindus. I do not know how Rediff can take such liberty to publish such an interview. It is surprising that Pritish Nandy, who has been elected as a MP on the ticket of pro-Hindu Shiv Sena, has the audacity to say such a thing. Also in the interview, Manoj says he wants to do the part of Rama because he wants to show that even black people can be sexy. What a stupid statement. Sri Rama was not a sex symbol. He was an adarsh purash. A man of high morals. Sunil G S
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 10:20:53 -0500 Nonsense!
Date: Tue, 28 Mar 1989 15:33:14 -0500 I can't stand Jayalalitha's pranks any more. She is most mischievous and her opportunism knows no bounds. I am waiting for the day when she and Laloo are sent to jail. Krishna Sastri
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:16:53 -0500 (EST) Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh. Congratulations to Bibi Jagir Kaur! Your article is well written and pleasantly balanced, without the usual vitriolic tirades often found among our people. As a member of a family with deep roots in the struggle for Independence and the forming of the first Indian government, I am truly delighted to see a women at the helm of the SGPC. Bibiji set an example for all of us, also of what strong will and determination can accomplish. Hopefully, she can rally enough support to deal with the constant and annoying bickering within the "old boys club."
Sujan Kaur Uberoi
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 14:24:49 -0500 Where are the liberals now? Are they selectively blind? We have heard of ethnic cleansing, but culture cleansing? I don't think that happens even in Islamic Pakistan. Guru
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 18:34:15 +0800 I work in the field of banking application software, typically in Asia outside India. One sentiment stated in this article, regarding "booby trapped software" bought from abroad strikes me as particularly naive, and dangerous, if this sentiment is shared by personalities such as Mr Vittal, who influence policy in our country. By this paranoia of "booby trapped" software, the logical implication is that every country should develop its own critical software. Please note that these so called skills of "Indian software engineers" are at least partly due to the fact that they are allowed to work on advanced technology systems in the developed world. If they also had a booby trap paranoia, we would never get the opportunities to short cut the learning curve. By all means, develop indigenous encryption algorithms and other software. Do not harbour paranoia. N A Sanker
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 20:51:27 +0200 This was bound to happen. We might as well invite the British back to formulate policy and administer the country, while our esteemed elected leaders discuss more important issues like whether people should have religious freedom. Can't they themselves look at the policies of other nations and bring out a paper on proposed policies for India? What are all these policy forming bodies doing? What about the recommendations of the various committees? Haven't industry leaders spoken their mind? Haven't political parties brought out manifestos addressing these issues? If we don't have political freedom what freedom do we have? I am thoroughly disgusted with this lack of self-confidence among our policy-makers. Ashish Krupadanam
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 09:14:17 -0800 I think Ajay Devgan is good looking, she did the right thing.
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 1999 11:24:25 PST Wonderful feature. Madhuri is decent and artistic at the same time. I just hope M F Husain's movie is as good as the promises. I hope it does well at Cannes or Venice. Ayesha
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 00:21:24 +0530 You are damned right in your assessment of Indian cricket. In addition to our managers being jokers, our so called stars are only good at acting in ad films. Whenever my 8-year-old son sees the great Sachin in Pepsi ads, he fumes and retorts ..."go man and play proper cricket." I think that should be the message to all our spoiled star cricketers. Being a true Indian, I too hope we win. But in the given situation and team selected, it's very difficult. May the best team win. Best of luck India. Rajagas
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:17:10 -0500 The Indian cricket team like the selectors do not have the mental toughness to win, like the Pakis or the Aussies and South Africans. They need a good coach from Australia or SA to help them along.
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:07:37 -0500 I couldn't agree with you more. Anybody who has cricketing sense would agree that Indians are playing too much cricket. Which is nothing but "sick". I am in total agreement with the pessimism expressed in your column about the World Cup and at this rate I don't even see India qualifying for the semi-final. I would go ahead and suggest that we should pull out of the Sharjah tournament immediately (to give some rest to players so that we can come back from England with the Cup) and if need be pay off the would-be damages to the organisers. I am sure cricket fanatics like me would help to contribute for such a cause. Krishna
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 14:50:02 -0500 Passion play! The column is very well written and I especially agree with the fact that Wasim Akram is undoubtedly the best player to lead Pakistan for the World Cup. There is no doubt that he is the person who can alone inspire immense talent, especially the world's best bowling attack leading right from the front. It will be a thrill to watch a full strength Pakistan team playing under Akram against the machines ( South Africa, Australia), of course not to forget India which needs a lesson or two from Pakistan about match winning and fighting till the very end. Having said that Pakistan may have aggression, talent and the best bowlers, but they don't have something which India does -- Sachin and that just might make the difference in the end. Makarand
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