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Date sent: Tue, 5 May 1998 19:39:08 +0530 This is with reference to the article by Tara Shankar Sahay on this issue and the BJP government's (George Fernandes's) recent statements. I fully agree with her observation that it is the past actions of previous governments which has placed India in a position where it has to seriously rethink its security policy. Even in terms of regional security, China has to be a factor (a major one at that) in India's defence preparedness. All this time, while we have been bickering internally and hiding our heads in the sand, China and even Pakistan have gone ahead with their respective agendas, giving Western pressure (which seems nonexistent when it comes to dealing with these two countries) short shrift. To be strong, one also has to act strong and not give ground to external pressure (which itself is driven by the respective parties's own selfish agenda). Let's face it. The US and the rest of the Western world only respect tough responses and actions. Believe it or not, if we resume nuclear and missile testing, we will gain the attention and respect we deserve, and there is nothing anything can do about it. We should not be worried about sanctions or other such pressure tactics since they are short-lived at best and the US and other countries, say what they may, need our markets for their business.
Date sent: Tue, 05 May 1998 12:27:23 -0500 I think this so-called "moral police" have got to be told that the only permanent thing in this world is change. If they can't accept change, then they ought to learn a lot!
Selva Mudaliar
Date sent: Tue, 5 May 1998 22:35:56 +0530 Who is he? I'm seriously beginning to wonder whether this is a democracy we're living in! The article just left me speechless...I mean, how do you respond to something as downright stupid as this? This man, who wouldn't know the difference between a rock concert and a Ram Lila, seriously believes he can change the way an entire generation thinks and behaves! Nangaonkar and his masters in the 'Thought Police' should be deported to Afghanistan. They'll be more at home with the Taliban there!
Date sent: Tue, 05 May 1998 15:38:27 -0500 Though the very act of attacking somebody should be condemned, the background should be taken note of. Nowadays, Hinduism has become a sort of a thing of mockery. This is due to the fact that HINDUS have not expressed their feelings so far. So I personally would not mind a few of such attacks, if they are needed to drive the nail in to the heads of some men, who think that they can get away with any crap under the guise of secularism or freedom of speech or whatever Hindus usually do not react to such idiotic things because our religion preaches ahimsa and progressive thoughts. But when it gets to the point when atrocities on a silent community go unheard, YES SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE.
Date sent: Tue, 05 May 1998 00:32:47 -0500 It's just a movie folks. It's their turn, so let them have it. One has to look deep into each characters on the world's stage to gauge their impact on the world population. Are Gandhi or Nehru, or for that matter is Jinnah looked upon by anyone? Which of the great leaders of the world quote Jinnah in their speeches? Are Gandhi or Jinnah true to their professed religion? One was a devout Hindu and the other a Muslim who ate pork, drank liquor and smoked. What about their offsprings? Is any Jinnah descendent a Pakistani or even has set foot in the land of the pure? Needless to mention about Kasturba and Mrs Jinnah. What of personal sacrifices? One renounced personal comfort, luxury and wore the simplest of attire ("half naked fakir" as one callously quipped) while the other only abandoned western attire opting for the politically correct attire when about to be elevated to the highest office of the land. At the ends of their lives, one did not hold any office while the other was the head of state! How did they die? One of consumption the other paid the supreme price. But these are ordinary observations of ordinary people! Wish someone researched and establish what each one thought or said of the other. I am sure each held the other in mutual respect albeit grudgingly. Jinnah won where Gandhi failed -- unable to keep India united! But the legacy of Jinnah will continue to dismember the land as history unfolds -- Bangladesh and what next -- Sind ? NWFP ? "Azad" Kashmir? Like I said its only a movie. Don't believe everything you read or see in the media! Shashi Kapoor was only doing a job he was paid to do!
Date sent: Mon, 04 May 1998 17:19:44 -0700 Not only is it necessary to scrap the antiquated British system of parliamentary democracy but also we need to scrap the Rajya Sabha (Upper House). In my opinion, the best way is to have a President elected by the people, the law makers comprising the senate elected by the people and laws should be enacted in such a way that 50% votes in the senate can create a law. Also the President can veto a bill or ask for a referendum by the people. This way, maximum authority will be transferred to the people and not to a coterie of politicians. Kamal
Date sent: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 13:56:59 -0500 Syngal comes across so poorly in the interview! What a farce. A petty bureaucrat who has been hailed as a great messiah of Indian management -- only on condition though that the decks be stacked overwhelmingly in his favour. In today's day and age Syngal and his ideas seem about as relevant as a T- Rex. When policy makers also wear the hat of market players obviously abuse of authority will happen like in Syngal's case. His disdain for consumers do not bode well for the development of the only industry where India enjoys a competitive edge. Perhaps the world according to Syngal is divided into 3 sets of people. Idiots (consumers who demand a choice), the truly evil (competitors who are willing to fight Syngal on fair terms) and the sensible and wise (himself). Subhra Sengupta
Date sent: Thu, 12 Feb 1998 18:26:23 -0500 It is stupid to think that computers can kill when they are used everywhere, not to mention in medicine, to save lives of people and make things easier. Naidu should really think about what he is saying. India is already way behind in technology and Naidu is just pushing away the opportunity for India to get hi-tech. He should think of India's future and how it will be affected with education of computers and technology in general. Swathi Reddy
Date sent: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 17:18:10 +0530 As far as I remember, when I last visited Bangalore, it had a power shortage. Any chance that the planners looked into this and have made appropriate proposals to solve this problem. There also seems to be considerable traffic congestion in Bangalore. I've seen too many cities expand phenomenally fast, thus putting huge pressure on civic amenities. Otherwise I'm all for this development. Banglore's a great city.
Rakesh
Date: Friday, April 17, 1998 4:31 AM If somebody signed a contract without being forced upon, they better abide by it. If Ghai violated it then he CAN be sued or vice versa. Honestly, the contract such as this appears cheap for someone like Ghai. On the other hand, Mahima signed it in full knowledge so if she violated it she better cough up. If she didn't there's nothing to fear for.
Venkat
Date: Friday, April 17, 1998 4:12 AM The caption of the story is a catchy phrase if nothing else, but if Mahima signed a contract of her own free will and without any threat to her life or freedom then she is supposed to abide by the contract. Unless, of course, the contract is unconstitutional by nature; for example a contract wherein you write away your life for some money. The whole basis of business is a negotiated contract that can be enforced. Having used Ghai to reach a position of prominence it seems like Mahima now wants to somehow abandon her contractual responsibilities. This reeks of opportunism and nothing else. Prem
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1998 09:31:41 +0200 The article was good. However, the author does not seem to know that Darjeeling is part of West Bengal and not Sikkim. The Gorkhaland movement is not for a separate nation but for a new state in Indian union. Sikkim by and large remains a peaceful state without any problems. The problems he faced in the train are quite familiar to Indian people as well; being a tourist you attract more attention. Which makes you feel you are at the receiving end. Anurag Shrivastava
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 1998 18:49:01 -0500 Loved it. Pradeep Sharma
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 1998 14:16:17 -0800
From: fareed shaik Wonderful. Fareed M Shaik
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