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Man's best friend
"Filling the void" (April 6) was good. Dogs are usually considered man's most loyal and trusted companions. Revolutionary poet Subramania Bharati referred to dogs as "thozhan" meaning "friend" — "Vaalai kuzhaithu varum naithan - Athu manitharkku thozhanadi pappa".
K. Vasu
Ambattur
Overcoming odds
"Powered by their vision" (March 31) was absorbing, more so, because I myself am handicapped for more than 68 years. I join the other readers in congratulating the victorious, physically challenged persons featured in the article. As a child, I was forced to discontinue studies to eke out a living. My father retired from service when I came out of High School. Without giving up, I began to master English. Now I am in a position to tutor undergraduates, job aspirants and housewives in spoken English. I have the satisfaction of teaching college students though I was deprived of college education.
N. Kannan
Kolathur
Painful picture
The article "Vagaries of expression" (March 29) made me sad. Though there may not be much in terms of originality and punch in Paritosh Pal's creations, yet his tenacity and deep interest in pursuing art despite his kidney ailment should be appreciated. People should come forward to help him meet his medical expenses by buying his paintings.
K. L. Raman
Vannanthurai
Preserve heritage
"Pillow rock" (Road Less Travelled, April 2) made sad reading. The article states that "With a little effort and planning, it could have been converted into a proper tourist attraction". Whether it becomes a tourist attraction or not, it behoves the ASI to maintain such monuments instead of allowing them to languish.
T. M. Sundararaman
Mylapore
Fifty years of hard work
"Life at 50" was fascinating. (April 7). Hariharan has spared no effort to reach the top. The song in the film "Teesri Aankh", "Om Nama Shivaya", is unforgettable. Hariharan has mentioned about music director Naushad Ali. True, Naushad is a legend. Even at the age of 84, his passion for composing music has not waned. During the era of black and white films, he ruled the roost. His music in films such as "Andaz", "Babul", "Baiju Bawra", and "Mughal-e-Azam" bear the stamp of quality. Veteran singers owe their success to him. Here's wishing Hariharan all success for his song in "Taj Mahal".
S. Ganeshan
Perungudi
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