Opinion Inquire,cautiously
The editorial Games we play is right in warning that the inquiry into allegations of CWG corruption must not degenerate into a witch-hunt.
The editorial Games we play (IE,October 20) is right in warning that the inquiry into allegations of CWG corruption must not degenerate into a witch-hunt. On the other hand,media exposes have revealed a network of corrupt practices by CWG officials that are so brazen and so widespread that its vital to pool the resources of all investigative agencies and give them carte blanche in their work. The CWG scandal transcends politics; it represents public loot on an unprecedented scale,it has brought shame on India across the globe,and the guilty must be identified and punished speedily and severely. For this,we need a synergistic and actionable inquiry; India deserves nothing less.
R.P. Subramanian Delhi
A new Delhi
The middle-class Delhiites new persona that emerged during the Commonwealth Games has left its seasoned analysts somewhat confused. The Delhiites vehicular movements were disciplined and he showed extraordinary patience with those who treated him as a security hazard. But what was most remarkable was the foresight he displayed in buying tickets for himself and his family. Is there a social space for the Delhiite to step in,in a leadership role so that both he and his city continue to benefit? Maintenance of public spaces in their present neat state would be one such. Delhis municipal authorities simply dont have the means to collect and safely dispose of the waste generated every day. If the practice of source segregation and home composting based on tested low-cost technology is widely adopted,the CWG will be remembered for an unexpected gift.
Urvashi Dhamija Delhi
Keep it here
Pratap Bhanu Mehta has raised a very relevant issue (Charity at home?,IE,October 19). Why indeed are our industrialists funding US educational institutions instead of Indian ones? Of course,one reason is their association with them. Another could be the promotion of excellence by these institutions. Most of our higher education is funded by government. However,our institutions have failed to join the global top ranks. The bureaucratic set-up and lack of perspective among politicians have stifled excellence. One wonders why Indian industrialists didnt think of setting up new institutions along the lines of,say,Harvard? They could have become the new Nalandas of modern India. Thousands of Indian students go abroad for higher studies. Indian institutions with the same standards of excellence and autonomy could prevent this outflow of money and talent.
M.D. Kini Mumbai
Testing aptitude
The decision to introduce the aptitude test in the preliminary stage of the Civil Services Examination 2011 is welcome. The new test rightly emphasises testing the aptitude a candidate. Since the scaling system in the preliminary examination is controversial,abolishing the optional paper will help the UPSC remove discrepancies in selection of candidates for the mains.
Manoj Parashar
Greater Noida
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