This refers to the editorial Here we go again (IE,July 30). It goes without saying that the oppositions insistence on a discussion on price rise that concludes in a vote is disturbing. Rather,they must work towards creating conditions conducive to discussing in Parliament the serious issue. At the same time,in politics its important to know who is in whose camp. In the process,politicians make it a dangerous game. The UPA,in particular the Congress,needs to be squarely blamed. UPA spokespersons are blowing their own trumpets on inflation,GDP,etc. This is adding insult to injury for the poor who are particularly hurt by the abnormal price rise.
I.M. Joshi
Shop or study?
Todays parliamentarians,both of the opposition and the government,are more intent on playing to the gallery. Theres hardly any constructive discussion. Its decibels that count. With so many problems confronting the country,much needs to be discussed in detail,and Parliament is surely the right forum. With such losses to the exchequer through adjournments,will it not be worthwhile sending batches of our MPs to study the proceedings of the House of Commons or the House of Representatives? Or will they turn such trips into shopping sprees too?
Gautam Mookerjee
Unfair diktat
Besides education and profession,food and clothes are also matters of personal choice in a democratic society. What one wears or not should be no one elses business,as long as it doesnt harm others. The issue of Sirin Middya of Kolkatas Aliah University is thus shocking (No ambiguity,IE,July 30). Its a complete breach of UGC norms to ask a lecturer to follow a particular dress code. Middya is right in her opinion that she has no issues with wearing a burqa,but that it should be of her own free will. If there is no dress code in the university,the students demanding it must be suitably punished. Such threats must be countered in order for an academic institution to have a congenial campus atmosphere for academic benefit.
Manzar Imam
New Delhi
Future stars
This refers to the editorial Mizorams surprise (IE,July 31). The entire Northeast is teeming with raw talent waiting to burst on to the national scene with proper training. Theyll be second to none in Indian sports,particularly football. What they need is careful nurturing. Whats also needed is at least three residential football academies one each at Shillong,Guwahati and Pasighat,Tezu or Itanagar of Arunachal Pradesh funded by donations from footballers and football lovers. The running of these should be decided by an autonomous board of honorary members known for their love of the game and integrity. No government grants should be sought.
T.R. Malakar
Delhi
