Opinion Weak will
The clear national jubilation at the thaw in Indo-Pakistan relations is a good example of why we are a very weak nation.
• The clear national jubilation at the thaw in Indo-Pakistan relations is a good example of why we are a very weak nation. The prime minister of a country whose Parliament had been attacked,which suffered 26/11 and countless other bruises from Pakistan-trained terrorists,is merely concerned about some instigators still not punished by Pakistan. I am sure Pakistan has sensed that we can do nothing about it so there is no benefit in giving us any concessions.
Alok
Separated at birth
• The governments and the people of India and Pakistan have been longing for good and amiable relation since Independence. But its an irony that when we call a meet to discuss issues of common concern,some untoward incidents take place and the dialogue hangs in the midst. These two nations are not the first ones to be separated. There are so many countries in the world which have faced a similar fate but they are not facing such a severe challenge as we do.
Shafaque Aam
New Delhi
Ruling the waves
• I wish to congratulate the Indian navy for commissioning its first indigenous stealth frigate INS Shivalik. Our defence PSUs the MDL and the BEL,along with DRDO have done a commendable job. Induction of this stealth frigate is indeed a huge boost to Indias defence efforts at sea,and a major step towards making the Indian navy a self-reliant sea power. Shivalik is a great breakthrough because its the first ship which has combined diesel/ gas turbine propulsion plant.
As the navy has a larger role to play in securing national interests,now it is better armed to deal with challenges in its neighbourhood.
Manoj Parashar
Greater Noida
Fringe benefits
• This refers to the editorial Backing bandhs. The 12-hour bandh called by the Left Front and others on Tuesday may have troubled commuters but it had one positive impact on the city: it reduced pollution. Virtually empty roads meant a drastic fall in suspended particulate matter and respirable particulate matter.
There was another big relief for Kolkatans if not exactly the sound of silence,something akin to that. No screaming hawkers,no insanely honking drivers,no growling diesel engines. It has recently come to light that Kolkata has become the most polluted city in the country. With the state government making no discernable attempts to tackle the problem of air pollution,frequent bandhs could have the salutary effect of making the citys air somewhat more fit for breathing.
Subhayu Saha
Murshidabad
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