Opinion High drama
Histrionics never cease in the UPA. After Mamata Banerjee,it is NCP leader Sharad Pawars turn to stage a drama
High drama
* HISTRIONICS never cease in the UPA. After Mamata Banerjee,it is NCP leader Sharad Pawars turn to stage a drama (Angry Pawar,Praful skip Cabinet meet,IE,July 20). According to reports,after boycotting the cabinet meeting,Pawar held talks with Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. The Congress is under no obligation to give the No 2 position in the cabinet to Pawar. However,after Pranab Mukherjees exit,he comes next in seniority and perhaps deserves the position. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has now attempted to reach out to the NCP leader,calling him a valued colleague. As the leader of the coalition,it is the Congresss duty to make sure that all its partners are kept happy.
Bidyut K. Chatterjee
Faridabad
Dark reality
* IT WAS shocking to read the report Indore man kept wifes private parts locked for four years (IE,July 17). What defies belief is that the victim tolerated such torture for four years. The issue must serve as impetus to increase education among women,with special emphasis on their rights. Politicians should enact the womens reservation bill so that more female legislators can reach out to underprivileged women and help improve their lot.
Taneema
Srinagar
Cold comfort
* WHAT help can women who are victims of rape and molestation expect from the NCW when its own chief blames women for dressing provocatively (Against the woman,IE,July 19)? Mamta Sharmas insensitive remarks represent our patriarchal societys attitude of not treating women as equal beings. The NCWs failure to rise to the occasion may lie in the fact that its members are political appointees. Their involvement in womens welfare may be questioned and their response leaves much to be desired when it comes to the crunch.
Hema
Langeri
Cricket diplomacy
* THE recent decision taken by the BCCI and PCB to resume bilateral cricketing ties must be hailed (To break the ice,India,Pak teams meet this winter,IE,July 17). It could definitely be a confidence-building measure. A lot has happened since 26/11. The heads of both governments have attempted to bridge the gap. It is heartening that this restoring of ties is being echoed in cricket.
Subhajit Chandra
New Delhi
Way to go
* IT WAS a pleasant surprise to read that Roopnagar,in Punjab,will move towards organic farming (Going organic,IE,July 20). This should be emulated in other parts of India and across the world. In the United States,organic food is expensive but suffers from lax quality standards. However,Roopnagar seems to have found a way to be eco-friendly while reducing the costs of growing wheat,paddy and other crops.
Velji B. Ganatra
Delaware
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