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ASSEMBLY POLL '98
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'We need to prosper better by considering human values rather than religion'
Dear Rediff: Email from Readers all over the world
Date sent: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 14:25:07 +0530 Her reply seems promising. But only thing as a citizen of Delhi, I still wonder how they are going to give a better administration. We would be happy if we can reach home late without any fear of robbery, eve teasing and pollution. How are they going to get rid of crime, electricity, theft, footpath vendors? I would be happy if they come out with clear cut polices that this is the plan and we will do it in five years. Amutha Arunachalam
Date sent: Tue, 01 Dec 1998 10:11:40 +0530 Now I bet majority of Christians will say that the VHP is doing this to embarrass their community, rather than acknowledging the facts that go on in Kerala.
Date sent: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 19:18:37 +0530 One wonders why Rediff On The NeT has such a singular collection of pro-Hindutva columnists. Karuna M John
Date sent: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 22:07:53 -0500 The interview was good and provided an insight into the problems faced by the city police. However, I wonder if it is possible for these interviews to obtain a specific working plan for solving the problems, a commitment to resolve within a time frame and a willingness to be held up on the commitments. This brings about accountability which may be lacking. Further follow up interviews can determine the progress which may be matched to the actual situation.
Date sent: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 11:27:47 +1000 Why not have it in both languages? The point is that Tamil evolved itself to the common man in Tamil Nadu, thanks to some geniuses like Subramaniyam Bharathi, whereas Sanskrit branched out to a number of Indian languages. To keep a balance between the common man and the erudite, one has to conduct it in both the languages. Rama
Date sent: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 09:25:14 -0800 It's really sad to note that the CM has made such an objection even after the Southern Railways has made a effort to solve the issue. When will the whole nation belong to one single community, when will we be a united nation where no caste or religion will be a barrier to the common man. It's really a point of concern when a person who is morally responsible for the sentiments of all citizens of the state behaves more like a child. It's hard to guess why he is always against a particular community and mostly across a particular religion! I am sure it is not for political calculations as simple math would show that one community is a major player in Indian sentiments. We need to prosper better by considering the human values and their performance than by going on religion. I think we are proceeding in a no-mans-land direction when we concentrate on these issues, there is a marked difference in the functioning of government offices in US and India. It's better if the whip is cracked on those servants of governments who get paid for 'working,' than cursing the religious leaders. Let's work harder and live a better life.
Ravi Venugopal
Date: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 12:59 AM Great article! I would like to touch upon a couple of points on which I had a disagreement. It is not true that India does not have support seam bowlers. Mohanty and the forgotten Harvinder, have both experience and raw talent. It is the duty of the selectors and the board to nurture them. A team without a decent bench is very vulnerable, as Harsha points out. I do share his views about Amay Khurasia. Sadagopan Ramesh is another possible candidate, who can be tried at the No.3 position. However, Harsha has left out two important batting options - Kambli and Dravid. It is VERY DIFFICULT and TIME CONSUMING to groom a batsman for ODIs. Kambli seems to have recovered from his ankle injury. He should be flown in for the ODI series against NZ. Dravid has let down many of his fans, no questions there. However, I will place the blame squarely on the selectors for destroying his confidence. It must be remembered that this is a top class test batsman (perhaps the best one down bat in the world) and not long back a very reliable ODI bat as well. Yes, he did suffer a loss of form. Yes, his strike rate dropped. But, the selectors did him no favour by sacking him outright from the Indian team for the Dhaka tournament. He batted very well against Australia at home, in tests. He must have been named for the triangular ODI series that followed. The selectors decided to try Laxman instead. I am hoping fervently that Dravid scores a couple of hundreds in the three test series against NZ. Test cricket is his turf. This should build his confidence. Then it is up to the selectors. I don't buy the argument that Dravid is INCAPABLE of playing in ODIs. He can and should fill the No.3 position. He may not be able to win games for India on his own but he sure can play anchor to the match winners in the team - Sachin, Saurav, Azhar and Jadeja. It should also be remembered that he is a very decent fielder, one of the safest in the side. Ananth Nagarajan
Date: Monday, November 30, 1998 1:53 AM This is in response to the article by Harsha Bhogle “Help Wanted!” The author has tried to mention that there is no opening partner for Sachin Tendulkar in sight other than Saurav Ganguly. As statistics show, Sachin and Saurav form the best opening combination in modern times. So, why the idea to replace them at all ? If a detailed analysis of the Indian team’s performance in ODI this year is done, it is seen that there are 4 batsmen who play an important role in India’s batting fortunes – Sachin Tendulkar, Mohammad Azharuddin, Saurav Ganguly and Ajay Jadeja. For India to score a sizable score and thereby win a match, two or three of these men have to produce a significant effort. Even if only one of them scores heavily, it does no good to India’s total as seen in the 13 of the 14 Indian losses (the exception being the last match of the Sahara Cup where both Azhar and Sachin scored well). Another important feature to note is the contribution of one more person – Robin Singh. India has lost only 6 of the matches in which Robin Singh has played, and in 4 of those innings Robin’s score has been 50, 57, 73*, 49*. This goes to show the rest of the team can do with more of similar innings from its batsmen to reduce its losses. As far as ODI are concerned, neither Rahul Dravid nor V V S Laxman seem to be doing well, but it would be helpful to have Rahul in the side for the World Cup since one can expect the ball to move and hence early wickets to fall. A pinch-hitter is not a solution for such a situation but a guy like Rahul. As for as the bowlers, Srinath, Kumble and Agarkar seem to be the top 3 bowlers for India in ODI – Srinath having never gone wicketless in any ODI match that he played this year. The selectors need to give Venkatesh Prasad more chances so that his confidence remains at a high. I think in England, India has to go in with 4 regular bowlers, a wicket-keeper and 6 regular batsmen. The lineup should ideally be: Sachin, Saurav, Rahul, Azhar, Jadeja, Robin, Mongia, Agarkar, Srinath, Kumble, Prasad/Joshi/Harbajan. The last slot can be any one of Prasad, Joshi, and Harbajan Singh – depending on the teams and the pitch conditions. The fifth bowler has to be Sachin, Saurav, and Robin Singh. Robin Singh will be more suited to the wickets that offer movement in the air and the pitch. Also, this is going to be one tournament where there will be no slogging at the top – as was displayed at the '96 World Cup due to the conditions. So, India can stick to its batting order in all its matches. The nucleus of the team has been formed and they have been playing together for quite a long time now. So, all the Best to the Indian team. Madhu
Date sent: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 11:28:22 EST The music for Doli Sajake Rakhna is not as bad as stigmatised by the reviewer. The songs are based on classical music, especially Bole Sajni More Sajni, and that may not be appealing to everyone, but it may not be right to discard the album as a failure. Taram Pam and Bole Sajni... are already at the top half of most countdowns. I agree however that MG Sreekumar's accent in Kissa Hum Likhenge should have been worked on; I know these guys are in Bangalore (or wherever you say they are), but Akshaye Khanna doesn't have to sing with a south Indian accent! All in all, like all other Rahman albums (and Jyotika, and the movie.. and??) this album grows on you too. Well it is the album with the third highest sales in the country (India) in the past two months. Cassettes still sell on the weight of that man's name, and "not anymore" is a phrase worth scorning at, after Dil Se... Remember that movie?? And the music?
Date sent: Thu, 26 Nov 1998 15:43:34 -0600 This feature was well presented. I don't know what exactly is the difference between the others and this one, but I liked the way it is presented. Ravi
Date sent: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 18:41:06 EST Just saw it this afternoon. Enjoyed it tremendously--but the use of Durham Cathedral was so out of character as an Elizabethan setting (being from a much earlier period), that the contrast between the time period of the story and the time period of the surroundings was too great. It was a continual anachronism for me--and a distraction. Blanchett was perfect as Elizabeth. How Readers responded to Varsha Bhosle's last column
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