Letter in BM on 1Feb 20

Letter in BM on 31Jan 20

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Letter Published in BM on 31Jan 20 Never ending ordeal of constructionK Ragavan writes on Twitter, Jayanagar residents suffering is a sad tale of modern development failure. This is unfair to the tax payer and should be remitted immediately.

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Letter Published in BM On 30 No saffronisation in awarding contract

CV Aravind writes, The awarding of the contract to run Indira Canteens in the city to the Girija Shastry Memorial Trust named in memory of the late Union Minister Ananth Kumar’s mother and run by his wife Tejaswini Ananth Kumar clearly satisfies the tender norms. (A touch of saffron in Indira canteens). The Trust was the lowest bidder and the L1 principle was adopted as per the rules governing tenders floated by the state government. There is clearly nothing more than meets the eye in this issue as the Trust is qualified for the job given its impressive track record as an NGO that has been engaged in such social activities. The Trust is being run with a messianic zeal and has reached out to thousands of impoverished students, men and women. It is therefore needless to give a political colour to the issue as it is evident that the government has neither deviated from procedure nor violated any norms in awarding the contract. K Ragavan writes on Twitter, continuous maintenance of quality in these canteens is important. Since the NGO already has a track record in providing midday meals, I hope they will provide better services and good food at these canteens

Letter in BM on 29Jan 20

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Letter Published in The National UAE on 29Jan 20 It is high time everyone prioritises recycling and makes a habit of itWith reference to The National’s editorial Recycling is no longer optional, but necessary (January 28): It was a treat to read an article that so elaborately highlighted the concept of waste management. People must learn the importance of this. K Ragavan, Benguluru

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Letter Published in KhaleejTimes UAE on 28Jan 20 Kobe will remain in our hearts and inspire peopleThe death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash that killed seven more came as a shock. The world of sports has lost a star, a personality that transcended the traditional court and become a household name. NBA Commissioner put it succinctly when he said, “Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning.” He left us too soon.

My twin grandsons are basketball players and admire Kobe Bryant. They, like many kids around the world, woke up to the sad news of his demise. Kobe will remain in our hearts and continue to inspire people. RIP, star.

K. Ragavan, Bengaluru, India