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Date sent: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 09:56:27 -0500 Amazing, yet true. You have almost pinpointed the reason why I have started reading about Indian politics. I used to hate it, but now it's becoming fun. Rajat Singhal
Date sent: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 12:09:01 +0100 A very good one indeed. Good to read an article which so candidly brought to us the abject truth. It stresses on the very need to change the way we look at the things. As long as our attitude towards our contribution to the nation doesn't change, and as long as we continue to enjoy this political game, nothing can stop the declining trends in the strength of our nation as a whole. But I very much doubt, who cares? Raghuram
Date sent: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 19:14:06 -0600 It is really a pity that the army, which is keeping Pakistan at bay in the border, is not getting the attention it deserves in India. If this situation were to exist in the US, overnight all the army personnel involved would become heroes, and overnight all television stations would carry interview with them, their wives, their dogs, cats and what not. Imagine that you are a soldier in Siachen, working in temperatures which you are not at all used to -- given the fact that snowfall does not happen in most of the places in India? What would boost your morale? Public awareness of what you are doing. You would be happy to know that the people read about the difficult conditions you are working in to protect the territorial integrity of the country. When you are holding a gun and keeping vigil in sub zero temperatures, if the rest of the country does not care about you, what would be your morale? We should start appreciating our army/navy/air force people. It is high time the press starts giving attention to the people who are fighting for our country on a daily basis. S R
Date sent: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 10:35:16 -0400 Not getting a job is just one reason why people enter the extortion business. I think the youth nowadays are not ready to enter into the same old grind of working 8 hours a day to earn a living in which they do not get paid much. They have seen their parents do it and maybe did not have a lifestyle according to their expectations then; and are sure they do not want to repeat the same mistakes. Extortion on the other hand is a "COOL BUSINESS." You are considered a don at least in your local area and the society, if not respect at least people know that you have some contacts in the places where they don't. You also have the whole day to yourself and can choose your own schedule. You are your own boss even though the business is in a partnership. The society wants you to know them and help them in times of their need, and hence you have their respect at least on your face. Their is job is secure. Also you don't have to worry about the future. If caught, you go to jail only for say 5 years. Rahul
Date sent: Sun, 28 Sep 1997 00:05:04 -0400 Varsha tells as it is. History of India will repeat with all that has been fed to the Indians about secularism.
Date sent: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 11:01:25 -0500 What a farce! Don't they have any other pressing problems like power shortage, poor infrastructure, lack of sanitation, and drinking water in villages? Gaurang G Vaishnav Florida, USA
Date sent: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 18:54:36 -0500 (EST) I am ashamed to say that I am from India.
Date sent: Wed, 05 Nov 1997 08:18:32 -0500 This article appears to be the result of one of those utopian dreams that many of us conjure up when sitting in front of a PC, just as I am doing now. But, nevertheless, it would be wonderful if we can indeed keep the promises. But, what does he mean by Hindu values? This is a vague term. Also, the term Supreme Brahman might be viewed by some readers as something Brahminical and hence objectionable! In today's India anything that starts with Brahm... would be objectionable (especially to our so called secularists)! As for me, Supreme Brahman is fine. Ven Hari
Date sent: Fri, 26 Sep 1997 19:03:03 -0400 Brilliant and touching. It managed to bring out a superb and honest depiction of so many of my Hindu and Muslim friends. Great article. Rajan
Date sent: Sat, 27 Sep 1997 17:51:46 -0500 I can't say I agree with the State funeral accorded to Mother Teresa. What is interesting though is that this character Kanchan Gupta comes across as a psuedo-intellectual. May I ask what he has done lately to help the poor of India?
Date sent: Fri, 05 Dec 1997 12:51:27 -0600 I suppose the PSUs must be doing something right. As it is the MTNL shares are oversubscribed, rather than the private sector's offerings. In fact, if you look at it historically, most of the industrial sectors that came up untainted with the colonial past -- such as defence, telecommunications, etc - are doing relatively OK in a ponderous, heavy footed way. Maybe they can do better, although I doubt that full privatisation is the solution, given that India's private sector is weak in both capital and vision. In fact, the Dilip Thakores of this world would in be dire straits if the State decided to call their bluff and pull all its finances and subsidies out of the various companies. One would like to see the Tatas and Godrejs of India survive completely on their own. I believe outgoing Agriculture Minister Chaturanan Misra had advocated precisely this, as right now the State is subsidising both the private and the public sector, earning no gratitude in one and slowing down the growth of the other. The State should stick to the public sector and let private business fend for itself, to sink or swim. S Roy Chowdhury
Date sent: Sat, 06 Dec 1997 09:25:44 +0800 In the entire interview, there is no indication of the total amount declared and collected. For every 100 declared you have to pay in 30, the percentage works out to about 42%. This requires the availability of a big amount of liquidity.
Date: Saturday, December 06, 1997 1:44 PM The story on Mr Jairaj was unique and absorbing. I happened to meet this gentleman some years back at his Khar bungalow, and was shocked at the man's physique and knowledge. My! he is full of information and it was a treat talking to him. His command of Urdu and English is flawless. He was full of energy and enthusiasm. It was unfortunate that he decided against producing movies after one failure -- Sagar. Intelligent and organised, Jairaj would have been a success had he invoked some patience and persistence! Jaya
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 1997 20:17:57 -0800 I enjoyed the article very much. It has been my privilege to make that same route four times with a group of teachers from the Pacific Northwest in the US. Thanks for reliving those wonderful experiences. Dr Mills
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