Grassroot Change

 

 

Its good to read that you have picked an artical which is not a TRP enhancer. In india whosoever reads an English paper or magzine knows all, but is ignorant because of the selfishness prevalent in the society. There are many people who think like you but there is need to bring them on one platform to show the strength. Media is projecting as if only radical Hindus and Muslims live in India and they have the power to do anything such as what is happening in Mumbai. We need to show that most of the people of all religions and castes want to live peacefully. Secondly we all accuse our netas for all the problems, but forget to mention that netas come from the same self-centered society to which we belong. As while parking a vehical how many people care if it blocks the way for someone else. So for bringing change, we will have to go to grassroots and ask people to start it from there only.

Dr Raminder

9198149498** Words to my thought

You have given words to my thoughts and feelings. A thousand thanks. We are hypocrites, but boast about being the largest democracy. A democracy, where only vote counts. Truth is a sin here. Taslima suffers because she dared to speak the truth. My heart goes out to Taslima. I salute her courage against all odds. She must know that all right-thinking Indians are with her. India loves her as much she loves India. Truth will prevail. Satyameva Jayate. Let us raise our voice together.

S. Sarker,

Lucknow Role model

The cover story, 'Mission Olympics 2012' (TSI 11-17 February) highlights another perfect picture of Armymen’s devotion to the country. A country where athletics takes the backseat, due to immense popularity of cricket, this mission is going to be a role model in the near future. Whenever players perform poorly in the Olympics, it is blamed on lack of training infrastructure. But this initiative by the Army raises hopes of better performance in the London Olympics.

Vikas Vaibhav

By Mail A possible deal

Your cover story, 'Mission Olympics 2012' (TSI 11-17 February) has ignited hopes for India’s first individual Olympic gold medal. There is no dearth of talent among our sportsmen. What is lacking, is vision and a sporting culture. Providing sporting infrastructure that match global standards and ensuring international exposure for our sportspersons will put an end to our medal drought. This has to be backed by a strong political will and a ‘feel’ for sports. Hats off to the Indian Army and Major General Ahluwalia for their visionary efforts. And to TSI for your thoughts that an Olympic medal is no more a distant dream.

Siciliamma T

Kochi Service was his motto

Ramdas Bhatkal’s tribute to the late Baba Amte, (TSI 18-24 February) ‘The last of the Mohicans’ was heartwarming. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth Baba Amte could have led a life of plush comfort but instead devoted his entire life to social causes all of which he espoused with zeal and determination. That Baba served the inmates of Anandvan to his last breath is a true testimony of the greatness of a man who perhaps had very few peers in this country. In a land where self-aggrandisement and Mammon worship have become the norm, men like Baba Amte stand out for their stark simplicity, spartan habits and a high degree of patriotism. He deserved the Bharat Ratna when he was alive but the Government could belatedly cover itself with glory if it could at least confer the honour on him posthumously. Lesser mortals have been decorated with the nation’s highest civilian awards before.

C V Aravind,

Bengaluru