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Focus (I&C- Oct. 2016) "RIO, DHYAN CHAND &TENDULKAR" The article is very good. Ronald A Fernandes, President, Press Club, Mangalooru, Via Email
K. Sharada Bhat, Udupi.
My comments on ISSUES & CONCERNS Quote- “I have been keenly reading the Magazine for few years. I find articles focused on the current burning issues affecting the nation. The presentations are frank, factual and forthright. In my opinion, the burning issues affecting the country, in order of priority, are population control, Women’s Education and Corruption which need to be tackled on war footing. Please keep up your good work.” -Unquote.
Capt. N.S.C Bhandary, Mumbai.
Sir, we thank you for taking time to write to us. We also thank you for the contribution of Rs. 10,000/- towards our reach-out initiatives. We acknowledge the receipt of another Rs. 10,000/- as Permanent Membership. We deeply appreciate your patronage and the trust reposed in us.
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Your presentation has made one’s heart bleed for the simple reason that in our independent India, still such arrogant ill-treatment continues without any break. You have done a wonderful job. You deserve appreciation. While narrating the types of functions of CMs of Rajasthan & Maharashtra states a small reference of George Fernandes was made quoting therein his statement –‘All are bad but its choice between bad & less bad’.
It is an apt quote from an apt man, whom the present younger generations do not know. He will be remembered for Konkan Railway, which started construction as a corporation under his visionary leadership. S.M Suvarna, Udupi
Hardly we find people who want to work for poor and underprivileged. And you are one among them. Though you are leading a comfortable life, you help others, even you can think that its none of my business, let them suffer. But you don’t, your social concern that makes you special all the time. Hats off to you sir.
First of all publishing a journal is not an easy task and cannot be expressed in words, the pang only you know. We can see the dedication in your work. To be frank I am a deeply satisfied reader of I&C and I am happy/ proud about it. Your writings are direct and bold. The articles by eminent writers like Prof. B M Hegde sir, Dr. MV Kamath gives it more meaning, makes us fresh everytime we read it. Prof. B M Hegde sir's articles are always classic. I don’t miss any. We should surround ourselves with good friends, yes I&C has been my good friend, the only journal I carry with me everytime wherever I go. I learn a lot everytime I read it. It never makes me bored because the articles are of high standard. Hearty congratulations on reaching the 200th milestone.
Chaitra Padukone, Nitte, Via Email.
From the past few years, I am a silent admirer of ISSUES&CONCERNS. After the completion of sixteen years of dedicated work now you are bringing out its 200th edition. You are tirelessly raising issues that concern us all. We appreciate your impartial view on various topics without any antagonism. In this world of words verbal encouragement and appreciation is necessary. So once again congratulations on your completion of 200th edition and all the best for all your future endeavours.
Shyamala Kenjoor, Surathkal
It s my pleasure to patronise the effort in bringing up this meaningful English monthly Issues & Concerns. Keep up the good work. And with pleasure I enclose my cheque for Rs.10,000/- as a permanent member. B. Divakar Amin, Mangalooru.
Sir, Thanks for time taken to write and the contribution towards permanent membership. EDITOR
As you rightly said in your write up "An Invitation", sent along the 198th issue of "I&C", it is really a monumental effort of the Publisher/ Editor along with the Editorial Board members with the support of readers and patrons of I&C to endure the test of time for 16 long years. The idea of corporatisation of I&C by collecting Seed money cum Share capital is a wonderful idea whoever conceived it, so that the future of this unique magazine is secured. Wishing "I&C" a Very Bright Future. S.K Punja, Bengalooru, Via Email
Soon, on 12th instant, you will be celebrating 17th birthday of your single-handedly raised brain child “Issues&Concerns”. What a difficult task it must have been! Please do accept my hearty congratulations on this feat achieved. I admire your honest efforts, dedication in publishing a socio-politically oriented periodical in the environment not ripe for one. I envisage the nerve and the brawn you must have put in the mission. Your selfless nature nurtured your brain child. You also garnered great thinkers, writers to make it a wonderful read…an uphill task indeed! “Issues&Concerns” has sure overcome its teething phase. I am sure with your vision you will take it to great heights. Our best wishes are always with you. Once again my congratulations! I wish I could personally attend the function.
Dr. Pradeep Patkar & Family, Panvel, Via email
I know Shree Shriyan for a few decades, whose heart is for right things which melts like an infant and brain still acts like an ant trying to carry ten times more than its own weight.
His wise ways of expressions are not fitting into 'nice' ways for those present in our society. But he cannot camouflage and compromise for fake surroundings.
As ever, going through the Issues &Concern every month is rewinding and remembering the parturition pain or the birth pangs. Remembering the suffering and discussing it makes the suffering more acute.
There are so many important issues that bother the patriotic individuals at large which either hurts or irritatingly rubs many sensible futuristic optimistic readers. October issue has something more to it, unearthing the forgotten hero Dhyan Chand of Indian hockey. But in India, cricket appears to be the only sports. But how long??? Hockey, in spite of being a national game, the support given is nauseating and no wonder the players are badly supported or taken care of. You have aptly put it in editorial. Money matters. Yes ours is a society of contrasts. But we can still stay united and patriotic during national crisis- the surgical strike for example. We fail to remember, with the same zeal, after the initial celebration. Somewhere once I read: The special best become professionals, the next best go for administrative careers and the next filtered nerds become politicians The worst of all become underground dons who control all the other three. Think about it. All over the world it looks similar and India is no different.
Dr. Kamath’s Basava article is quite encouraging and many have lived upto that. Prof. B. M Hegde’s Cancer-cause and cure-as always, has been acceptable to sensible but bitter to many in the medical field. I was at ease when I read about the dental paste DANT KANTI, is more value for money. All three varieties work wonders with teeth, gums and in total mouth care.
Our glorious past has to come back. Kudos to ISSUES&CONCERNS for the “squirrel’s share” of making small but intense contribution and influencing changes in a few amenable minds. I congratulate I&C for the sustained progress as it reaches one more mile stone. God be with you. Dr. J N BHAT, Via- Email
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