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LETTERS
Solid Partnership
Sourav Ganguly
and Rahul Dravid seem to have forged one of the most enduring partnerships
in Indian cricket ("Dual Powered", September 10). Their attitude
is as great as their track record and their confidence in the youngsters
seems to have inspired the novices. Along with Sachin Tendulkar, they
have anchored the rocking ship of Indian cricket which had been shattered
by the match-fixing scandal. Given a substandard team, with a highly fragile
middle-order batting line-up, we cannot expect this duo to do better than
they are doing.
— Harshada Mopkar, Mumbai
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Praise Vs Pelf
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 Milkha
Singh's decision to decline the Arjuna Award reinforces the belief
that the old brigade still thinks of the "honour and glory"
factor of the award, not just the "money and privilege"
factor ("Prize and Prejudice", September 3).
—Anshuman Pande,
on e-mail
Milkha Singh refused to accept the Arjuna
Award because he can afford to do so. He has the recognition and
the respect that many aspire for as well as the money that most
people crave. But those who have been awarded don't comment because
they are getting the financial support. And the ones who haven't
got it yet don't complain for fear of ruining their chances of getting
the award by spoiling their relations with the powers that be.
—Ajay Raj, on e-mail
In as much as the award
distribution has acquired a statutory billing, it would be naive
to expect the right person to be honoured at the right time. As
such, it should come as no surprise that Milkha Singh was chosen
for the Arjuna Award now.
—Suresh Chethil,
Unchahar
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Double Role
Fali S. Nariman's
review of Arun Shourie's book provided a trenchant analysis of our judiciary
("Sorry Your Honour", September 10). Nariman is right in saying
that despite all criticism, the Supreme Court is trying to do justice.
The problem today is that the apex court is expected to swiftly provide
the panacea for all ills ailing our society. Citizens with personal agendas
demand that the judiciary play the role of an activist. And when disenchanted,
they seek to circumscribe its limits.
— Armin Wandrewala, Mumbai
The Debate Rages On
I am amazed that
Tehelka had the temerity to use unfair means to expose corruption but
I am not surprised that its tactics have ruined its own image ("The
Truth Uncovered", September 3). Mahatma Gandhi had said, "Corruption
must be exposed but not with corrupt methods." Though the Tehelka
team may have done a good job, the end cannot justify the means.
— Dr Balbir Singh Bhasin, Patna
Tarun Tejpal is
justified in using what others call "unethical" means to expose
corruption. After all, poisonous infections need to be treated with venomous
serums. Also, Kautilya neeti says that deadly situations must be combated
with deadly means.
— Raj Kumar Anand, on e-mail
Twin Predictions
It was amusing
to find Sushil Modi predicting for the nth time that the recent bandh
called by the NDA was a step towards the end of the Laloo-Rabri era ("Confessional",
September 3). By reiterating his prophecy of their fading away, Modi has
made a laughing stock of himself. Laloo has completed only 11 of the promised
20 years of his rule, so the Bihar Opposition will have to wait and wonder
for many more years yet.
—Debashish Palit, Patna
An Absent Cause
It has often been
said in the past that one of the factors present in every dispute is a
"woman" but in the case of the Gurjjar community the absence
of women is also breeding immorality and strife ("Family Bride",
September 3).
— Ritesh Agrawal, Varanasi
Foot Loose
It's a pity that
naveen patnaik -the "man of letters"-is shown wearing slippers
while serving food to the flood-affected people ("Gratefully Yours",
August 27). It is unhealthy to bring footwear so close to the dining area.
—Dr Wishvas Rane, Pune
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