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Date sent: Thu, 06 Nov 1997 10:44:34 -0800
Fremont, CA is the sister city of Jaipur. And we know some outstanding citizens in Fremont, with strong Jaipur connections. It may be worthwhile for Diya Kumari to connect with group, who are much more open in their approach, and will go out of their way to help her. I am sure that Diya would know all these people. If not, I will be glad to make the connections for her. Diya is a brave and independent person. She has a bigger role to play in future for the upliftment of the women in her community -- and that is precisely what these local leaders are afraid of. They know that one person like her can change a lot -- which never gets any attention from the media. I am not particularly impressed by Diana's or Mother Teresa's instant popularity. The western media has more to do with it. However, a person like Diya can become the focus of media's fascination -- and then there is no limit to the damage you can cause to these local toughs. Anil
Date sent: Wed, 03 Dec 1997 00:49:57 -0500
I loved reading this article. Is it possible for me to get the email address of Diya Kumari? I want to congratulate her for her courage and, since I am from the same city, Jaipur, I fully understand what she is going through. NAVEEN BAID
Date sent: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 19:28:13 +0400
It is great. Srikumar Menon
Date sent: Wed, 08 Oct 1997 13:50:23 -0500
This is bull shit.
Date sent: Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:32:08 +0530
The ban should not be on jeans, but on indecent dressing. A person can look indecent even in a sari or a salwar kameez. Dressing is very personal and every individual should realise the importance of looking good and decent. All of us from hardcore, a division of Aptech Computer Education T Nagar, Madras
Date sent: Thu, 4 Dec 1997 08:47:09 -0600
Comparably, coming to the United States is also the same. We are coming to a new culture without any friends and any money. It is kind of scary when we think of all the debts we have when we come to the US initially. It is almost impossible to pay back those debts in India. We came and struggle and kind of establish ourselves. And if you ask me whether I would do this again. Absolutely, yes. The experiences I have had are rich the knowledge (not technical) I have gained is immeasurable. But, like all humans, I have that love for the place I grew up in and want to go there finally. Madhu
Date sent: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 00:11:58 -0400
Dr Manorama is doing a great service for these children. I would like to contribute monetarily for helping these suffering children. I would appreciate if you could provide information on how I could send any contribution, if they do not mind that. My address is:
Satya Polavarapu
Dr P Manorama may be contacted at:
Date sent: Fri, 24 Oct 1997 19:15:48 -0400
The article on Tina Munim Ambani was excellent. Tina and I have been friends at the school. I admire her for all her achievements.
Date sent: Tue, 14 Oct 1997 20:12:53 +0800
It is an excellent article, very pertinent to today's times. The subject is such that no amount of discussion can claim to have addressed all the aspects of the problem. However, this article has touched upon many angles. Amit
Date sent: Wed, 06 Nov 1996 15:03:25 -0800
This is excellent. I have been a Modesty reader and her fan for a number of years. Thanks a lot. How can I get her comic strip stories which have not been published as books? Shekhar Borgaonkar
Date sent: Wed, 24 Sep 1997 12:37:06 -0700
I am curious to know how the writer had 'turned' a non-vegetarian after being a strict vegetarian. How did the parents feel? I always enjoy his column. Apurva Bodiwala
Date sent: Thu, 2 Oct 1997 23:01:57 +0300
I'm impressed with your article. It was interesting. And I would certainly like to know more. You see I'm a musician who played at 'the Great Indian Rock' festival at Calcutta. I presently live at Cyprus. So please keep me posted. Juby
Date sent: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 19:51:23 -0800
The Pride of India feature is fabulous! I am a big fan of Miss India, Miss Universe and Miss World. Would you be adding more women to the feature, such as Sushmita Sen, Namrata Shirodkar and the new Miss World, Diana Hayden? Jimmy M. Harris Jr. Rockville, Maryland, USA We've already profiled Sushmita Sen and Diana Hayden and chatted with Namrata Shirodkar.
Date sent: Fri, 28 Nov 1997 22:36:55 -0500
The article drew a wonderful conclusion. 'Goans' are truly good natured. In met Goans of every age and background in quite a few countries. I have met the hard-drinking/ fun-loving Goans as well as the hard-working wonderful folks who defy the traditional image. In fact, I am typing this letter on one such Goan's computer... I thoroughly enjoyed your article. Rediff On The Net is certainly the best Indian site on the web. Sumukh Trilokekar, Boston, Massachusetts
Date sent: Mon, 20 Oct 1997 14:35:10 -0400
You didn't really say enough about the subject: are Muslims persecuted or are they paranoid? Anyway, I read your columns regularly. Besides the style, I like hearing the views of a Muslim since I never had any Muslim friend. I would like your views on some things. (a) Why do most people take up Arabic/ Persian names when they convert to Islam? Same for Christianity (people using Western names) though lately I am seeing many instances of people retaining their Indian names. Still, what do you think of using 'Indian' names? There are a lot of them which aren't religious in root. For instance, my name. How about mixed names -- Indian first names like, for example, Saroj Khan. (b) How do Indian Muslims feel about pre-Islamic Indian kings, poets and artists? Is there a feeling that this is part of their heritage? My guess is that they don't. Sumitro PS: I am more tolerant about Indian Muslims cheering for Pakistani teams. I am a Bengali Hindu who grew up in Madhya Pradesh. I thought up some similar scenarios -- if there was a football match in MP between Bengal and MP, and the Bengalis living there decided to cheer for Bengal, would the locals mind? I would think not. Similarly, in an India-England cricket match in England, if the Indians (settled in England) cheer for India, would the English mind? I do not think so. Perhaps the majority does tolerate a settler's loyalty to the "home" country. But the Indian Muslim is not a settler. Most are local converts. Maybe that is why the behavior creates resentment.
Date sent: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 14:03:34 -0400
Interesting, very good style! One from the mob.
Date sent: Thu, 02 Oct 1997 17:38:18 -0400
Ohho, about an engineer it's not 100% true, but it's true for the othercharacters as well. Uttam
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