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• Being on Tavleen’s side, I was disappointed to read her response to Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand’s rejoinder against her previous article. For two complete paras, she indulged in character building instead of coming to the point of her debate. This made it apparent that the article was written to save honour rather than to prove a point. I also strongly object to her attempt to tarnish Islam by drawing ludicrous and uncalled for comparisons between it and Hinduism.
Gaurav Dua

• Tavleen Singh’s column seemed like a well-planned onslaught on the ‘‘crusader against communalism’’ by the Sangh Parivar sympathisers. However, selective judgements on one’s potent adversaries will not help clean the society. Instead, this biased brand of vigilant campaign will discourage genuine campaigns by social activists in fighting against communalism, criminalisation of politics or corruption.
Bidyut Kumar Chatterjee

• In his column, ‘‘Time to blow the whistle’’, N K Singh suggests some measures that can revolutionise the Railways. One of the most unfortunate things to have happened to the Railways is the appointment of Bihar’s leaders like Ramvilas Paswan, Nitish Kumar, and now Laloo Prasad Yadav as the Railways Ministers. They have all done nothing but doled out some sops in their budget and announced new trains/ routes for Bihar. Depoliticisation of fares, appointment of a regulator, implementing the schemes that have already been announced instead of announcing some more new ones, corporatisation, elimination of tariff distortion and professionalisation of the force are some measures that need to be implemented. The Railways must prioritise the safety and security of passengers. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will have to take a personal interest in railway modernisation for things to change.
Pranav Sachdeva

• With reference to the report, ‘‘Cry of the Tiger’’, it is heartening that a competent and down to earth officer like Lt Gen J J Singh is taking over as the next Army Chief. Apart from enhancing the operational preparedness of the Army, he should also focus on restoring its old glory. Lately, the Army has slid down the scale of preferred professions. This despite the good quality and dignity of life offered. It is high time people stopped calling an Army man bechara fauji just because he does not roll in corrupt money. The chief designate is a real tiger, and I am sure he will do all the soldiers proud.
Madhu Singh

• This is with reference to the report ‘‘Expensive Care Unit’’. When do you need a specialist? This is no longer a patient’s choice or decision. Instead, it is decided by the general physicians, who more often than not ask for a series of tests that are required to be conducted by specialists. The best option is to remain healthy and keep away from doctors. That can save a lot of money and time.
Mahesh Kapasi

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