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Letters to the Editor — January 27, 2022

IAS cadre rulesThe Central government’s stand seems logical (Page 1, “Centre to remind States again of IAS cadre rules”, January 26). The fact is

Letters to the Editor — January 26, 2022

COVID and schoolingThe article, “The devastating impact of school closure” (OpEd page, January 25), would also highlight the simple, inexpensive and

Letters to the Editor — January 25, 2022

Netaji’s legacyIt is a bit surprising that the spotlight has moved to freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in the manner it has (Inside pages,

Letters to the Editor — January 24, 2022

Extinguishing history‘Obliteration of a memory’ is the phrase that comes to one’s mind after reading the report, “Amar Jawan Jyoti now merged with

Reader’s Mail

Improve pathwayKorayaru waterfall in Vannadu panchayat in Pachamalai hills, which locals call 'Mini Courtallam' has the potential to turn into an

Letters to the Editor — January 22, 2022

Nation and rightsIt is unfortunate that the Prime Minister has decried rights (Page 1, “Focus on rights made India weak, says PM”, January 21).

Letters to the Editor — January 21, 2022

Cadre rules planThe proposed changes by the Centre to Rule 6 (deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954

Letters to the Editor — January 20, 2022

No hunger deathsThe report, “No one died of hunger in recent times” (Page 1, January 19), is startling. However, according to statistics provided by

Pandit Birju Maharaj

In the passing of Pandit Birju Maharaj, India has lost yet another legendary dance icon. The maestro’s immaculate display of a stellar dance form,

Children need help

The Supreme Court of India’s concern for children being hit by the third COVID-19 wave in India needs to be looked into with real seriousness (Page

Letters to the Editor — January 19, 2022

Children need helpThe Supreme Court of India’s concern for children being hit by the third COVID-19 wave in India needs to be looked into with real

Australia deportation

Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa cancellation and resultant deportation from Australia for being unvaccinated (Page 1 and ‘Sport’ page, January 17)

Police inquiry

When the Tri-services Court of Inquiry (CoI) which probed the crash of the Mi-17V5 helicopter near Coonoor in the Nilgiris — which claimed the lives

Republic Day tableau

It is unfortunate that the tableau of West Bengal has been excluded from the Republic Day parade (Inside pages, January 17). Each State in the Indian

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Republic Day tableauIt is unfortunate that the tableau of West Bengal has been excluded from the Republic Day parade (Inside pages, January 17). Each

Letters to the Editor — January 17, 2022

Battle in Uttar PradeshFor the ruling BJP in Uttar Pradesh, it seems to be a season of reverse migration. The spate of political desertions tell a

Reader’s Mail

Barricade pondPresence of a pond without a fence at Karattampatti close to the government nursery school and a public library poses a danger to public

Letters to the Editor — January 14, 2022

Dial a lifelineThe Government of India becoming a shareholder in telecom major Vodafone India and also Tata Teleservices Ltd. and Tata Teleservices

Letters to the Editor — January 13, 2022

Election time will always be a harvesting time for politicians to grab money and power by jumping from one party to the other. Hitherto the Congress

Letters to the Editor — January 12, 2022

Rising tends of deliveringhatespeeches targeting religious or social communities are a serious threat to peaceful environment of the society.The

Letters to the Editor — January 11, 2022

Governors and StatesThe observation of the writer (Editorial page, “Some Raj Bhavans are on the war path”, January 10) that the Governor must be

Letters to the Editor — January 10, 2022

Election scheduleThe announcement of the Assembly election schedule for five States amidst the Omicron-driven third wave in the country poses

Readers Mail

The ancient Sama Vedheeshwarar Temple at Thirumangalam village near Lalgudi requires restoration. Devotees are left wondering why the Hindu Religiois

Letters to the Editor — January 8, 2022

‘Security breach’It is unfortunate that there are attempts to politicise the incident of a ‘security breach’ during the Prime Minister’s recent visit

Letters to the Editor — January 7, 2022

Convoy strandedIt is unfortunate that the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, had to cancel his official engagement in Punjab after his cavalcade was

Letters to the Editor — January 6, 2022

Elections sopsWith five State elections drawing near it is an open season for political bigwigs to make all sorts of announcements in order to tempt

Letters to the Editor — January 5, 2022

Vaccination driveThe good response on day one, when over 40 lakh adolescents received their first jab of Covaxin, is encouraging (Page 1, January

Letters to the Editor — January 4, 2022

Income and quotaIt is difficult to swallow the Government’s arguments in favour of the income limit set by it given the fact that it had not made any

Letters to the Editor — January 3, 2022

COVID-19 alertThe eruption of Omicron in other countries and the detection of cases of this variant in India should put all States and the Centre on

Reader’s Mail

Difficult stretchThough the Vada Jambu Nathar Temple located to the west of Tiruchi-Thuraiyur State Highway near Thiruvellarai attracts a lot of

Letters to the Editor — January 1, 2022

The Chinese moveThe report, “China issues names for 15 places in Arunachal” (Page 1, December 31), is outrageous and spotlights China’s insatiable

Letters to the Editor — December 31, 2021

Infections againThe rise in COVID-19 infections in several States and the World Health Organization’s warnings reveal a disturbing situation (Page 1,

Letters to the Editor — December 30, 2021

DeniedConsider this list of those from society the Missionaries of Charity caters to: refugees, abused women, the mentally challenged and the mentally

Letters to the Editor — December 29, 2021

Hong Kong todayMisleading remarks have been made in the Editorial, “Tightening grip” (December 28), in the context of China’s Hong Kong Special

Letters to the Editor — December 28, 2021

Stop the hateThe impunity with which hate speeches and calls for violence against the minorities are being made is a matter of deep concern. There

Letters to the Editor — December 27, 2021

Striking fearIt is indeed unfortunate to find an atmosphere of fear being generated following a conclave of fanatics in Haridwar that has fanned the

Reader’s Mail

Garbage blockAn important road connecting 70 Feet Road with SBO Colony and SS Colony is blocked with a big mound of garbage for the past two weeks.

Letters to the Editor — December 25, 2021

Incendiary talkIt was shocking to see on TV and read about the speeches made at a conclave at Haridwar by some ‘self-styled’ religious leaders and

Letters to the Editor — December 24, 2021

Winter of discontentThe oxymoronic description of the winter session as heated was apt and it emitted more heat but very little light (Page 1, “Heated

Letters to the Editor — December 23, 2021

Iconography of powerThe article, “Changing the iconography of power” (Editorial page, December 22), seems to be full of vitriol against the ruling

Letters to the Editor — December 22, 2021

Amendment BillThe Bill to link the electoral roll data with the Aadhaar ecosystem is a proposal that could check voting malpractices, but only to an

Letters to the Editor — December 21, 2021

A blotThe recent acts of lynching in Punjab raise a grave issue that has been left unaddressed by the legislature and the judiciary (Page 1,

Letters to the Editor — December 20, 2021

Omicron ready?The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and the doubling of cases within a very short period, along with the fact that not

Letters to the Editor — December 18, 2021

Time to step downIt is a fair demand that the Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Kumar Mishra, resign given the seriousness of charges against his

Letters to the Editor — December 17, 2021

Report and actionIn the wake of the report of the Special Investigation Team of the Uttar Pradesh police which has claimed that the October 3

Letters to the Editor — December 16, 2021

A surgeThe rise in the price of essential commodities is a double whammy for the common man who has also been reeling under the impact of the

Letters to the Editor — December 15, 2021

MP’s commentsThe rule regarding attendance of Members of Parliament appears to have been slapdash. How a member can serve the House and the citizens

Letters to the Editor — December 14, 2021

‘The General’We, on behalf of the defence personnel and veterans community, would like to draw the daily’s attention to its edition, dated December

Letters to the Editor — December 13, 2021

Heading homeThe farmers came with strong determination to repeal the farm laws, protested, achieved their goal and are now returning. Marvellous!

Reader’s Mail

Take decision based on ground realitiesThe whole of Tamil Nadu is getting rain and almost all dams and water bodies are full. Vaigai dam has s storage

Letters to the Editor — December 11, 2021

The CDSThe next Chief of Defence Staff must be appointed without further delay so that reforms initiated by the first Chief of Defence Staff, General