Opinion Poll dance
This refers to the editorial Manufactured slump (IE,March 1).
Poll dance
This refers to the editorial Manufactured slump (IE,March 1). With the UPA government on crutches and thanks to allies like Mamata Banerjee,who act more like the opposition,its fate and strategy are directly linked to how the Congress fares on March 6 in the five states where elections just concluded. If it doesnt do well,chances are there will hardly be any policy reform.
Bal Govind,Noida
Stumbling blocks
IN What happened at Koodankulam (IE,March 1),G. Balachandrans view stands out for the balanced and relatively matured stance it presented. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a knowledgeable economist. He will not make unnecessary remarks. While admitting there are many NGOs which work for genuine social causes,the entire NGO system is a multi-crore business in India. Let the investigative agencies bring out the truth.
P.G. Harikumar
Kaiga
Theirs faithfully?
APROPOS the editorial Again the rollback (IE,February 29),the Congress has lost its credibility in states ruled by non-UPA parties. They fear that,with the NCTC,the Congress will misuse the agencys powers. Assurances from the Congress that it doesnt intend to compromise the federal structure of the polity will not cut much ice. The party will have to take concrete steps,say,by making the CBI autonomous,to win over non-Congress governments.
K.C. Mehta
Vadodara
Bold,beautiful
THIS refers to An award and after (IE,March 1). Hats off to Reema Abbasi for her bold article. Crimes against women should be stopped at any cost. Saving Face,apart from the Oscar,deserves many more awards.
Kirit V. Trivedi
Crocodile tales
THE report Elusive crocodile caught from Khadkwasla (IE,March 1),evokes memories of Nessie,the Loch Ness Monster of Scotland. While Nessie still remains shrouded in mystery,its Khadakwasla counterpart which robbed the thrill of river adventures has now been captured. The incident reminds one of an essay by Bertrand Russell. Titled On Comets,it lamented the fast-receding mysteries from the midst of mankind because of the demystifying actions of advancing science.
Arindam Ghosh
Nagpur
Performing art
APROPOS Board sends tough message,rebel Sehwag is dropped (IE,March 1),any player who is not performing does not deserve to remain in any team.
Aman Sabharwal
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