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'This nonsense of secrecy is a mere fig leaf to cover inefficiency and wastage'
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Wed, 17 Nov 1999 08:12:16 -0800 If smoking cannot be banned then the tax on cigarettes and other smoking items should be increased. The revenue thus got should be put into a fund to help smokers. Prostitution should be legalised and prostitutes should be given routine medical check ups so that they remain free of sexually transmitted diseases. Matka was prevalent in India in the '60s and the police and politicians got their money from the matka dens. If we persist with weak or selective enforcement of laws then only the poor will suffer. In an extremely corrupt country like ours the laws are made to enhance corruption! Otherwise we could have installed the death penalty for corruption.
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Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:57:41 -0500 A well-written piece. The shroud of secrecy with which government business is conducted in India is comical. Our defence services are indeed very important for the security of our nation but there is no need to hide their budget details or other non-critical information. The taxpayer is entitled to know how his/her money is spent and this nonsense of secrecy is a mere fig leaf to cover inefficiency and wastage. A vibrant democracy must show transparency in its functioning and not hide routine information.
Prof K Banerji
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Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:13:44 -0800 I am referring to Admiral Nadkarni's article. Indian defence expenditure details are not available to the public. With reference to the taxpayer's indifference towards the money being spent I would like to point out that defence-related matters make daily headlines only during times like Kargil and Republic Day. The government is apathetic not only when it comes to releasing information about defence matters, but in every other aspect of its functioning too. What the average taxpayer would like to know is how the money that goes into various programmes and schemes is being used. These are the things that are likely to affect his/her life directly. There is a persistent belief that the government, because of its democratically elected status, is accountable for its actions. Well we have seen none of that. No matter what new legislation is passed, no information is available to the public. Frankly put and to quote Admiral Nadkarni himself ''defence is indeed a holy cow.'' When the majority of the nation is busy acquiring basic subsistence, well... the defence is way above in the hierarchy of needs. Nandini Chandrashekar
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Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:55:02 -0500 This is an extremely inspiring article. Especially for people who have no had actual experience of not only what our army is going through at the Kashmir border but also the locals. Such articles will certainly inspire people like me to do what we can for all those brave ones. Great work ...keep it up. A proud Indian
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Fri, 12 Nov 1999 11:13:20 -0500 Hats off for the story! Congratulations from the bottom of my heart to Renuka and the seven other ladies. These people have proved the truth of the adage that where there is a will there is a way. And I'm really touched by their training experiences where initially they were discouraged and there was always doubt about the rightness of their decision. May god give you the strength and energy to do your best. Prashant Brall
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Thu, 4 Nov 1999 16:06:37 -0500 I loved reading this review. While I have not seen the movie, and don't intend to, I did see the trailer and Rekha looks ridiculous. Anyway, I found the review to be very candid, and unlike other reviews, didn't give too much of the film away. Keep up the good work. Rasheda
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Sun, 07 Nov 1999 01:53:49 +0530 Good review but what about the actress' performance? I feel Sonali really gave an outstanding performance though she had less dialogue for herself. She and Salman were the backbone of the film. I also agree that the film suffers from a Hum Aapke Hain Koun hangover but it is good nevertheless. Your review is right on target. Altaf H Merchant
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Sun, 07 Nov 1999 08:53:44 +1100 I agree with Savera Someshwar. This is absolute escapism. Everyone expected something different from Suraj Barjatya, but everybody was disappointed. I like to pass a message to the Barjatyas and Bhansalis to make films with the middle class or poor people as the focus. They seem unable to make a movie where rich people are not strutting about.
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Sat, 6 Nov 1999 12:00:35 -0500 I think Savera Someshwar is a very juvenile critic. Please have her read reviews by Deepa Gahlot and then start reviewing. As for the film it feels like a sitcom on a lavish scale. Manish
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Mon, 08 Nov 1999 14:55:25 +0500 I really thought that this review was sincere! It's not one of those repetitive, wannabe critics writing. It's as though a friend of mine is telling me honestly what she thought. Revealing very little of the film, the critic has given me the perfect hint of what I'm in for! In short, this has been one of the best reviews I've read to date! I'd love to hear more from the same critic.
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Mon, 8 Nov 1999 20:57:52 -0000 Hi there. I think it is a very fair review. I personally felt that Hum Saath Saath Hain was a much better movie than HAHK but it remains to be seen whether it will become a bigger blockbuster than the latter. The movie at times did get on my nerves and I do wonder if less footage of Salman will contribute to this movie failing to reach the heights of HAHK. But it is definitely worth watching. I certainly did not find it a drag.
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