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Journalism of Courage
Playing to the gallery
Politicians often cross all borders of logic in an attempt to grab audience attention. During his recent visit to Nashik, Nationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar chose to speak on the Kargil issue. He lauded the courage and patriotism of Army personnel engaged in battle with Pakistani intruders.
Going overboard
DEPUTY Chief Minister Gopinath Munde has proved that when it comes to criticising a political opponent, knowledge isnot a prerequisite.Addressing a public meeting on a recent visit to Nashik, Munde referred to Sharad Pawar8217;s claim that youngsters, even from the Shiv Sena and the Bharatiya Janata Party, were attracted to the Nationalist Congress Party.Munde said Pawar had attracted only youngsters like Sudhakarrao Naik, Datta Meghe, Malojirao Mogal8230; Somebody from the audience prompted with, quot;Dr Vasant Pawarquot;. Without any knowledge of Dr Vasant Pawar8217;s physical features, Munde said Dr Pawar was not as old and looked young, as he used hairdye. The fact is, Dr Vasant Pawar is bald.
Miracle gone bust
A doctor practising hypnotism in Nashik recently created a flutter in medical circles by claiming that his therapy had increased the sperm count in a patient, who later fathered a child.
The doctor8217;s haste in going to town about his success invited criticism and the attention of the medical fraternity, which responded with scepticism. But the most practical response was from the Andhashraddha Nirmulan Samiti, whichinvited the doctor for a public debate on the issue. At the public meeting, the doctor cut a sorry figure and was not able to give a satisfactory scientific answer to the miracle8217;. He made a rather sheepish exit, saying he would conduct the experiment on at least 200 patients and involve medical experts to establish his claim.
8212; RAKSHIT SONAWANE
