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Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 19, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 17, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 16, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 15, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 14, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 13, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 11, 2021
Reader’s Mail
Letters to the Editor — April 10, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 9, 2021
Electoral system
Poll results
Letters to the Editor — April 7, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 6, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 5, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 3, 2021
Letters to the Editor — April 2, 2021
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Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2021
Pandemic fightIt is clear that States have to fend for themselves as far as fighting the pandemic is concerned. The reports in the visual media are
Letters to the Editor — April 21, 2021
Pandemic managementOne cannot dispute the need to vaccinate people of all ages. However, one should factor in the availability of vaccines in required
Letters to the Editor — April 20, 2021
Pandemic managementThe alarming rise in COVID-19 cases, made worse by the shortage of essentials including medical oxygen cylinders, hospital beds
Letters to the Editor — April 19, 2021
Judicial vacanciesGoing by the statement of the Attorney General, 220 vacancies, which is a staggering figure, to the various High Courts have not
Letters to the Editor — April 17, 2021
Needed, direction With the spread of what can be called the second wave of the novel coronavirus in India, there is clearly a lack of commitment
Letters to the Editor — April 16, 2021
Keeping paceReports have pointed that the novel coronavirus variants that have evolved are much more infectious; they have also developed more
Letters to the Editor — April 15, 2021
On the election trailIn the context of the high-decibel elections, the quality of public discourse has taken a beating. It is no exaggeration to say
Letters to the Editor — April 14, 2021
Fighting on It is pertinent to remember that vaccination prevents severe reinfection and hospitalisation in most instances (Page 1, “As cases surge,
Letters to the Editor — April 13, 2021
West Bengal electionsThe violence in West Bengal during the fourth phase of elections has raised the political temperature in the State, already at
Letters to the Editor — April 11, 2021
Disgrace to democracyViolent incidents took place in previous elections in West Bengal too, but the 2021 Assembly elections seem the worst (“5 killed
Reader’s Mail
Bring back shelves for ‘wall of kindnessThe ‘wall of kindness’ initiative, which was launched near Union Club on Tamukkam Road to benefit the needy
Letters to the Editor — April 10, 2021
Warming earthA (Reuters) report, “Coal in power mix hits peak in over 2 years” (April 9), says, “The share of coal and lignite rose to 78.9% for the
Letters to the Editor — April 9, 2021
Election notesThe much awaited election for the Tamil Nadu Assembly is over. But what has stood out, and rather discouragingly, is the low voter
Electoral system
The editorial, “Special no longer: On Hong Kong” (The Hindu, April 2) seemed to reflect some misunderstandings, which I would like to clarify.It is
Poll results
Excepting West Bengal, the Assembly elections have been conducted and completed in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on April 6. Why the
Letters to the Editor — April 7, 2021
On NOTAAn analysis concludes that NOTA may not have had an impact in the Kerala election. The analysts were concerned only to a limited extent of
Letters to the Editor — April 6, 2021
Begin a dialogueNo words can console the families of the paramilitary force men and commandos who have laid down their lives in the line of duty in
Letters to the Editor — April 5, 2021
Democracy mattersIt is interesting to note that the COVID-19 pandemic has not diminished voter enthusiasm. It is a tribute to democracy that voters
Letters to the Editor — April 3, 2021
Reversing rate cutsThe flip-flop announcement over interest rate cut is a matter that the Election Commission of India must look into. Why was such
Letters to the Editor — April 2, 2021
Rate reversalThe Central government’s flip flop on the interest rates of small savings schemes such as the PPF has confirmed the worst fears of the
Letters to the Editor — April 1, 2021
Safe passageWhile the decision of the Manipur government to withdraw its earlier directive to officials prohibiting the extension of any help to the
Letters to the Editor — March 31, 2021
Electoral bonds schemeThe electoral bond scheme has many inherent dangers. It may promote elections but unless it promotes democracy and
Letters to the Editor — March 30, 2021
The Myanmar militaryIt is shocking that India chose to attend the Armed Forces Day parade in Myanmar (“India attends Myanmar parade”, March 29). The
Letters to the Editor — March 29, 2021
EVM malfunctionIt is baffling that the Election Commission of India (ECI) appears to be complacent by saying Electronic Voting Machines and the voter
Letters to the Editor — March 27, 2021
Vaccination driveNotwithstanding the efficacy rate of different vaccines, the immunity conferred may not last for very long (based on what we have
Letters to the Editor — March 26, 2021
Virus variantJust when we thought we could begin to start heaving a sigh of relief with the vaccination drive picking up comes unsettling news —
Letters to the Editor — March 25, 2021
Vaccination driveThe government’s new move is fine but what is alarming is reports of vaccine wastage (Page 1, “As cases rise, govt. gives nod to
Letters to the Editor — March 24, 2021
Vaccine scheduleThe Centre’s decision to delay the time period between two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, based on scientific evidence
Then and now
After the first wave of COVID-19 infections, our learning curve seems to have become flat as a frozen pond. The first wave was marked by much stigma,
Maharashtra events
The report, “Charges against Anil Deshmukh are serious, says Sharad Pawar” (Page 1, March 22), leaves the reader incredulous. It is very unlikely
Letters to the Editor — March 22, 2021
Islands in perilThe NITI Aayog vision for ‘development’ in the Greater Nicobar Islands is against all norms that govern the protection of one of the
Letters to the Editor — March 20, 2021
Funds and electionsIn one way, the Opposition cannot blame electoral bonds, if, by any chance, donors favour the ruling party. It could work the other
Letters to the Editor — March 19, 2021
Surge, wave warningThe Prime Minister’s warning of another possible nationwide COVID-19 outbreak is cause for concern.The economy is limping and we
Letters to the Editor — March 18, 2021
Staying safeThere seems to be a misconception that after the second dose of the vaccine for COVID-19, the person concerned can neglect all precautions
Letters to the Editor — March 17, 2021
Vaccinate everyoneGiven that the novel coronavirus is re-surging in an almost frantic pace, it is essential that every single adult in the four
Letters to the Editor — March 16, 2021
Politics in Tamil NaduI have been an observer of elections in Tamil Nadu since 1951-52, first as a student, then as an employee, and now as a
Letters to the Editor — March 15, 2021
Cases and vaccinesWhile on the one hand India is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases, on the other we see vaccination targets falling. And unless the
Reader’s Mail
Send contact numbers through SMSRound-the-clock toll-free numbers and contact numbers of District Election Officer, Returning Officers have been
Letters to the Editor — March 13, 2021
West Bengal politicsIn the surcharged political atmosphere now prevalent in West Bengal, even a small incident involving a political figure is enough
Letters to the Editor — March 12, 2021
CM injuredWhile the Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quick to attribute her injuries to a conspiracy, many of the other political parties
Letters to the Editor — March 11, 2021
Need for cautionThe alarming surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in several States is cause for worry. Although studies have indicated an increase
Letters to the Editor — March 10, 2021
Vaccination driveMany readers have mentioned in their letters their smooth experience in the COVID-19 vaccination process, especially in Chennai and
Letters to the Editor — March 9, 2021
Vaccination driveThe second phase of the vaccination drive may have commenced with great euphoria, but much confusion prevails. In many instances,
Letters to the Editor — March 8, 2021
Notes from the fieldAs COVID-19 cases are again on the rise in India, it is time for massive acceleration of vaccination. I suggest the following
Letters to the Editor — March 6, 2021
A retreatV.K. Sasikala, the aide of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, has made a shrewd move in withdrawing from politics, which is only
Letters to the Editor — March 5, 2021
Stepping asideTo many, whether V.K. Sasikala, aide of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, ‘withdrew from politics’ on her own or was forced
Letters to the Editor — March 4, 2021
Phase twoThe second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme has got off to a good start but for a few small glitches which can be rectified (Page
Letters to the Editor — March 3, 2021
Expanded rolloutPrime Minister Narendra Modi being administered a COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, on the first day of the second phase of the vaccination
Letters to the Editor — March 2, 2021
ISRO soaringAt a time when the media continue to have only news of murky politics, the sight of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C51, lifting
Letters to the Editor — March 1, 2021
Going to pollsWith the announcement of the dates for the Assembly elections, hectic political activities have begun, more so in Tamil Nadu, where it
Reader’s Mail
One-day bus passAt the time of bus fare hike in January 2018, the one-day bus pass (₹50 pass) issued by the TNSTC to travel anywhere in Madurai for a
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