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Don’t deny Army men their due
Some glaring issues of apathy have been raised by Lt-Gen Vijay Oberoi (retd) in his article “Unfair to military personnel” (July 5). It should be a matter of national concern that military personnel in our country have to knock at the doors of the courts even to get their dues and still they do not get it. The latest case in point is the appeal by the MoD in the Supreme Court judgment of March 8, 2010, relating to “rank pay” for Majors to Brigadiers – wherein the Supreme Court has clearly ruled that the benefit must be extended to all eligible military officers with 6 per cent interest. The article justly questions the wisdom of the government. On the one hand it is seeking rehabilitation of the military veterans on dangerous assignments and war-like missions like fighting the Maoists, clearing minefields or disarming the improvised explosive devices and on the other hand it is denying them even their legitimate dues. GOVIND SINGH KHIMTA, Shimla
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Inculcate values News about brutal killings of young boys and girls in their teens by their relatives has become the order of the day. Undeniably, brutal killings should not be allowed to continue. At the same time, society needs to ponder over reasons leading to such happenings. The reasons are not far to seek. It is not true love that compels the youth to flee their homes but momentary physical attraction. This behaviour has evolved due to the decline of the value system in our society; changing lifestyles, fall in moral standards and the impact of the media. Along with measures like the enactment of law against “honour killings”, the permanent solution lies in inculcating moral and ethical values among children. The youth should be involved in constructive/ productive work. PURAN SINGH, Assistant Professor, Haryana Institute of Rural Development, Nilokheri Better airport
The authorities deserve to be lauded for completing Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in a record time of 37 months (news report “Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3, bigger & better”, June 24). Without doubt, it will be able to meet the future demands. While the security of the airport would remain paramount, the provision of basic amenities like clean water, sanitised toilets and hygiene of the food outlets should be given equal importance. There is hardly any flight from Europe that touches down at Delhi on its way to countries in the east and vice versa. Dubai and Singapore are popular hubs because they provide not only good connections for further journey but are also attractive tourist destinations. It would be wonderful if Delhi could emerge as an attractive stopover. Dr SANJIV GUPTA, Perth, Australia
Good Samaritans
Krishna Mohan’s middle “Good Samaritans and us!” (July 2) was thought- provoking. The incidents mentioned and the personal assistance rendered in cases of road accidents/happenings by the writer speaks volumes of his compassion, caring attitude and humanism. We must emulate Samaritans like him. Sadly, today often we come across instances when some netas with beacon lights atop their cars drive away unmindful of the hurt persons on the highway needing immediate medical assistance. Such leaders must render a helping hand to the needy and set an example for the others to follow. S S ARORA, SAS Nagar
Miracle of prayers
How beautifully Geetanjali Gayatri has expressed her personal experiences of miracles in her life in her middle “Pray, and let God worry” (June 23). Indeed, God is nearest and dearest
to us and remembering him brings us much solace in difficult times. I have also learnt from my experience that if we pray with full faith God listens to our prayers. PARMINDER SINGH, Ludhiana
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