Opinion The big divide
This is the catch in analysing sections of society as homogeneous classes,which they are not
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The big divide
This is the catch in analysing sections of society as homogeneous classes,which they are not (Dirty Business,IE,December 3). Business believes that government,taken as a whole,does not meet the minimum standards of financial probity and,therefore,is incapable of providing leadership and inspiring trust. The government believes that the business class,taken as a whole,is populated with crooked elements,and their pronouncements lack sincerity. Both views are substantially accurate. Importantly,both sides know them to be so. Therefore,all exchanges remain politically correct and peripheral,and invariably skirt coming to the point. Things will remain in this make-believe world,unless there are intra-political or intra-business stirrings of change,for which pressure seems to be slowly building.
Sanjeev Aga
For ever hero
Dev Anand meant youthfulness,romance and sartorial elegance. Its amazing that even at the age of 88,having acted in over 100 movies and directed over a dozen,he was involved in making an American project called The Song Of Life and was intent on playing the central character. It just showed his untiring spirit. Truly,he lived by that song,Main zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya.
Raju Vernekar
Mumbai
Road to Myanmar
Apropos the editorial On Suu Kyis watch (IE,December 3),its an encouraging sign that a process of reconciliation has begun between Myanmars military junta and democratic forces led by Aung San Suu Kyi. For two decades,Myanmar was a pariah for most of the world. Indias considered approach and persuasion in its dealings with Myanmar over that period are bearing fruit. India must provide all assistance to fast-track both development and democracy in its eastern neighbourhood.
M.C. Joshi Lucknow
There have been a few welcome changes in Myanmar. India must render all possible assistance to make its political transition a success. Because of the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific,even the US is taking a lot of interest in the region. India should not be left behind. Our relations with the Myanmar government must be close so that people of both countries benefit.
S.C. Vaid
Greater Noida
Kathmandu waits
Apropos On borrowed time (IE,December 3),Nepals political leadership should come to a consensus so that people do not have to prolong their wait for a republic. The assembly has been given a last extension till May 2012. All parties should come together and resolutely move towards delivering a governance framework that gives priority to both the rights of the people and the rule of law. There will be unresolved issues,that is inevitable in a fledgling democracy,but these should be addressed through debates or constitutional amendments later.
Sudipta Das
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