What They Said
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016) You have spoken straight from the shoulder. Called a spade a spade! Adds to the debate. This churning is good. - Ravishankar Rao, Professor of English and Director, International Student Centre, Mangalore University, via-email
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016)
Once again 'Issues & Concerns' has traversed the path less trodden. In a countr y where the political class excels in iconoclastic impostures and part of the media panders to the vociferous cliques masquerading as intellectuals,and where even academia seems to have come under the spell of uncritically accepting the notion of 'academic immunity', the bold and contrarian stand taken "In the name of Freedom" comes as a breath of fresh air. And it is not that this stand is prompted by any predilection to be a contrarian, per se. It is appropriately supported by facts and logic. It points out to the circular issued on the eve of the so called cultural meet, which essentially was to glorify Afzal Guru, the convict who attacked Parliament, support Kashmiri self determination and to seek "Bharath ki Barbadi". If academic immunity means providing a sanctuary to those remotely controlled anti-nationals, then the notion needs to be revisited.
And well, the attempt in the 'Focus' to draw attention to Article 51A of the constitution, which states the fundamental duties of the citizens, has come not a day too soon. In the turbulent 60s, a young President of the U.S. sent a similar message: “Ask not what America can do for you, but ask what you can do for America." It is time for some soul searching, particularly in the hallowed corridors of higher learning. -Norbert M Shenoy, Mangalooru, via-email
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016)
Well said Sir, may we call these so called research scholars as misguided youths, but what we call those teachers who still support these youths and the Gandhies, who heads the oldest party of this unfortunate country, the Kejris, the Yechuri , The A Raja, and the most celebrated journalists like Burkha dutt, Rajdeep Sardesai and more so the Intellectuals of this great nation like our own /Girish Karnad ? Don’t you see a sinister plan to tarnish the image of our Prime Minister and there by the country. As said by Gen (Rtd) Sampath Kumar, these willy politicians have nothing to loose, neither their job nor their eanings, and these students are very easy to provoke. Very sad state of affairs. God only can save this country. -Sanathana Kumar Punja, Via-FB
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016)
enough of this nonsense-let these so called patriots go to Pakistan and ask for rights for baluchis, mojahirs etc-we have been too patriotic-anyone who supports attacks on Pakistan-asks for India to be divided-is preaching treason-he or she needs to be tried for crimes against the country-we have listened to enough nonsense for 60 odd years-the backlash will be very severe-people-ordinary people are very angry-and we are talking of the silent majority in India-they are going to vote and show their anger-we had enough of the pseudo secularism-we are the silent majority-we have tolerated corruption, cronyism, antinational activities-we will make history-we are the majority-we are tired of misrule and corruption-we have had enough of lectures by self serving people.-Dr. Ramdas Rai, Via FB
Regarding the open letter to our PM Mr. Modi, I totally agree with Mr. Norbert Shenoy’s comments. Your letter also mentions about Ms. Irani “She is not even a graduate”. Is it really necessary to have a university education to hold a cabinet post? She is efficient and clever to hold her job.
The article about a soldier’s father was touching and poignant. One would like to see similar article about our nation’s unsung heroes. - Kathyayini Subash, Via-Post
Dear Ms Kathyayini Subash
Thanks indeed for the time taken to write to us. Your comments on the issues raised by I&C are well taken. Reg. Ms. Irani, there is absolutely no quarrel with her being a cabinet minister where it is the competence that matter than all else. As HRD Minister she happens to be looking after matters of Education including institutions of higher learning, hence when dealing with Vice-Chancellors of universities or Directors of IITs it could cause avoidable unease. She could have been given other ministries like Women & Child Welfare etc. While on the subject it is pertinent to state that Indians already have an experience of a former Union Health Minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss from Tamilnadu, (2004/2009), an MBBS, and how he made the life of the Director of All India Instt of Medical Sciences, an internationally known cardiovascular surgeon Dr. P. Venugopal, miserable, during his entire term. Why humiliate a professional with professional qualifications by the unlettered political power?
Thanks very much for the Rs.10000/- for our reach-out initiative. So also your renewal subscription of Rs. 2700/- -EDITOR
I have read your Cover Story of the March 2016 issue named “In the Name of Freedom”.
The article is not only one sided but reflects the mind sets of the few journalist friends to brandish what not suits them in the same brush as what the government calls it as “Nationalism”. Venkatesh Shriyan, Via- email
Having gone through your long letter, we are constrained to state as follows. We strongly believe, educational institutions are meant for education and development of personality of students therein, whether it is FTII, HCU, or JNU. There are clear demarcations. Ideology should have no place. Every political party pushes its own ideology, be it Left Right or Centre. All of them have destroyed the sanctity of institutes of higher learning. If students want to represent them, it should be clearly outside the campus and during non-class hours. Politics should have no place inside the campus. -EDITOR
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016)
Once again 'Issues & Concerns' has traversed the path less trodden. In a countr y where the political class excels in iconoclastic impostures and part of the media panders to the vociferous cliques masquerading as intellectuals,and where even academia seems to have come under the spell of uncritically accepting the notion of 'academic immunity', the bold and contrarian stand taken "In the name of Freedom" comes as a breath of fresh air. And it is not that this stand is prompted by any predilection to be a contrarian, per se. It is appropriately supported by facts and logic. It points out to the circular issued on the eve of the so called cultural meet, which essentially was to glorify Afzal Guru, the convict who attacked Parliament, support Kashmiri self determination and to seek "Bharath ki Barbadi". If academic immunity means providing a sanctuary to those remotely controlled anti-nationals, then the notion needs to be revisited.
And well, the attempt in the 'Focus' to draw attention to Article 51A of the constitution, which states the fundamental duties of the citizens, has come not a day too soon. In the turbulent 60s, a young President of the U.S. sent a similar message: “Ask not what America can do for you, but ask what you can do for America." It is time for some soul searching, particularly in the hallowed corridors of higher learning. -Norbert M Shenoy, Mangalooru, via-email
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016)
Well said Sir, may we call these so called research scholars as misguided youths, but what we call those teachers who still support these youths and the Gandhies, who heads the oldest party of this unfortunate country, the Kejris, the Yechuri , The A Raja, and the most celebrated journalists like Burkha dutt, Rajdeep Sardesai and more so the Intellectuals of this great nation like our own /Girish Karnad ? Don’t you see a sinister plan to tarnish the image of our Prime Minister and there by the country. As said by Gen (Rtd) Sampath Kumar, these willy politicians have nothing to loose, neither their job nor their eanings, and these students are very easy to provoke. Very sad state of affairs. God only can save this country. -Sanathana Kumar Punja, Via-FB
"In the Name of Freedom", (I&C March-2016)
enough of this nonsense-let these so called patriots go to Pakistan and ask for rights for baluchis, mojahirs etc-we have been too patriotic-anyone who supports attacks on Pakistan-asks for India to be divided-is preaching treason-he or she needs to be tried for crimes against the country-we have listened to enough nonsense for 60 odd years-the backlash will be very severe-people-ordinary people are very angry-and we are talking of the silent majority in India-they are going to vote and show their anger-we had enough of the pseudo secularism-we are the silent majority-we have tolerated corruption, cronyism, antinational activities-we will make history-we are the majority-we are tired of misrule and corruption-we have had enough of lectures by self serving people.-Dr. Ramdas Rai, Via FB
Regarding the open letter to our PM Mr. Modi, I totally agree with Mr. Norbert Shenoy’s comments. Your letter also mentions about Ms. Irani “She is not even a graduate”. Is it really necessary to have a university education to hold a cabinet post? She is efficient and clever to hold her job.
The article about a soldier’s father was touching and poignant. One would like to see similar article about our nation’s unsung heroes. - Kathyayini Subash, Via-Post
Dear Ms Kathyayini Subash
Thanks indeed for the time taken to write to us. Your comments on the issues raised by I&C are well taken. Reg. Ms. Irani, there is absolutely no quarrel with her being a cabinet minister where it is the competence that matter than all else. As HRD Minister she happens to be looking after matters of Education including institutions of higher learning, hence when dealing with Vice-Chancellors of universities or Directors of IITs it could cause avoidable unease. She could have been given other ministries like Women & Child Welfare etc. While on the subject it is pertinent to state that Indians already have an experience of a former Union Health Minister, Dr Anbumani Ramadoss from Tamilnadu, (2004/2009), an MBBS, and how he made the life of the Director of All India Instt of Medical Sciences, an internationally known cardiovascular surgeon Dr. P. Venugopal, miserable, during his entire term. Why humiliate a professional with professional qualifications by the unlettered political power?
Thanks very much for the Rs.10000/- for our reach-out initiative. So also your renewal subscription of Rs. 2700/- -EDITOR
I have read your Cover Story of the March 2016 issue named “In the Name of Freedom”.
The article is not only one sided but reflects the mind sets of the few journalist friends to brandish what not suits them in the same brush as what the government calls it as “Nationalism”. Venkatesh Shriyan, Via- email
Having gone through your long letter, we are constrained to state as follows. We strongly believe, educational institutions are meant for education and development of personality of students therein, whether it is FTII, HCU, or JNU. There are clear demarcations. Ideology should have no place. Every political party pushes its own ideology, be it Left Right or Centre. All of them have destroyed the sanctity of institutes of higher learning. If students want to represent them, it should be clearly outside the campus and during non-class hours. Politics should have no place inside the campus. -EDITOR
"Civility in Public space", (I&C March-2016)
Well said. Those whoever is not able to look after their as well as motherland are forgetting their duty in the civilized society. -Gopal Poojary, Via- FB
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