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Where are the tigers?
This refers to the article “Trouble in tiger country” (Magazine, April 12). The 6,000 sq km of protected forests are there. But where are the tigers? If this trend continues, the tiger, the national animal, may become an extinct species. There is a need for detailed investigation on the steps taken for protection and also the use of funds allocated and action taken against misuse. There is a need for a better tiger policy to protect this precious animal from poachers as well as the dereliction of duty of the officials concerned.
A. Jacob Sahayam,
Thiruvananthapuram
Role of media
That was an informative write-up on the current status of the media in a state like J & K (The Kashmir jigsaw, Magazine April 12). In the post-independence era of our country, one can see that the media, especially print, has taken deep roots in smaller towns. For example, in a town like Jalgaon, Maharashtra, I had seen several tabloid newspapers appearing in the evenings. It is only a sheet consisting of government notifications, tenders, and civic information and of course cinematic entertainment. The printer, who is also the editor and the reporter of the tabloid, told me that the publication served him in keeping touch with society and its influential citizens.
B.R. Kumar,
Chennai
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The media in Kashmir must take the coming Lok Sabha elections as a challenge to strengthen the peace process and democracy in the valley. They should give prime importance to election related developments and events in the country by publishing news and information about the election scenario in the print media published in Kashmir region. The article clearly indicates that the increase in the number of newspapers in J&K has been high since 1990. Let’s hope the media in Kashmir will do good work hereafter to promote unity and peace in the valley.
Jishi R.
Kollam
Changing times
In response to the article; “By our lady correspondents” by Nirupama Subramanian” (Magazine, April 12), it is remarkable that there are assertive women in a country like Pakistan. What is even more heartening is that some of the women have chosen journalism as their profession, braving all challenges and obstacles. And these brave women who are working in Pakistan media could bring about social changes in that country and also serve as role models. When women refuse to succumb to pressure from fundamentalists, it will mark the beginning of a new era.
P.U. Krishnan
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Off loading the ‘xtra
Vijay Nagaswami has given a very interesting analysis on the age-old phenomenon of extra-marital relationships. I feel this sort of infatuation develops in an individual due to various factors in the married couple’s lives. I am sure the character and ethical values one inherits do also play a vital role in going astray. One should have the capacity to sift proper from improper behaviour in a situation like this. However, once this happens in one’s life, much depends on the spouse’s magnanimity and strength of character to keep the relationship intact.
K. Nehru Patnaik,
Visakhapatnam
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