Opinion Shared fences
Unfortunately,Pakistan has had to learn this lesson the hard way.
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Shared fences
Apropos the news report Terrorists hold Pak navy base for 18 hours; bomb 2 planes (IE,May 24),its high time Pakistan realised the distilled wisdom of the proverb: he who would ride a tiger,is destined to end up inside it. Unfortunately,Pakistan has had to learn this lesson the hard way. Having said that,we must curb our instinctive gloating over the issue,if at all some of us derive pleasure in the adversarys misery,and in our own interest heed the prudence of yet another proverb: for it is our business,when the neighbours fence catches fire. A secure and stable Pakistan would naturally be less bothersome,affording India more time and resources to forge ahead with one less irritant in the flank.
Varun Khanna
Leading lite
THIS refers to Shekhar Guptas Delhi Disconnect (IE,May 21). To keep regional leaders under its thumb for its own vested interests,the national leadership promotes and props its favourites as long as they do not become too big for their boots. This prevents the emergence of grassroots leaders,who can be a partys sheet anchor. By and large,this scenario is true of all national parties. The Congress high command must get off its high horse to see that no more ground slips from under its feet and that it adheres to democratic principles within its ranks. But at the same time,the high command shouldnt compromise with self-seeking leaders for short-term political ends.
Tarsem Singh
New Delhi
Constant change
THIS refers to Jairam take on IIT,IIM faculty unacceptable,says S&T minister (IE,May 25). Rameshs observation is simply a feedback and has to be taken into account. The students passing out of these hallowed quarters must be aware that there can never be a final word on improvement in a constantly changing environment. More so,the faculty that trains them to face change,must equally subscribe to the theme. The reaction from the gurus has been disappointing.
R. Narayanan
Ghaziabad
Naming game
THIS refers to the editorial Trunk calls (IE,May 20). It is rightly suggested that naming trees after dignitaries may not be proper. Naming and renaming limit our thinking to the names of only the rich and powerful. The State Naming Authority may consider this aspect in future.
S.C. Vaid
Greater Noida
Well in time
AN early warning has been given by Sharad Pawar,minister of agriculture,regarding a hike in the prices of diesel and other petroleum products including LPG. Uncertainty should not prevail on this as it can be exploited by hoarders. Timely action can also pre-empt the rise in prices of essential commodities.
Sharda Bhargav
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