Care for elders

Sir,

Elders are important constituent of a society. At one time they shaped and built the institutions that we at present use and enjoy. They toiled hard when we were quite young not even capable of having our own meal. Elders whom we call 'Buzarg' in Hindustani are worthy of respect and admiration. Had they not been we would have never been too. We owe our existence to them alone. In the twilight of their lives when they are frail and weak they need our help.

We should not forget that when we were helpless and small children, they cared and nursed us with all care. When we were about to fall they gave us support. They watched with interest and love our every faltering step. When we were in need they came forward to provide us with every possible help. Imagine how pain and suffering our elders went through when they brought us up and gave education to us. Even though beyond their means they toiled day and night to see that we are well cared for.

In their old age we as respectable and responsible young men have to help them. They deserve every respect and every care from us. The psychology of elders is such that even though they need a financial support they need moral support as well. They expect that they should be respected, 'Veh Izzat Ke Bukhee Hai' (They expect to be respected). That society where elders are respected is in the real sense a humane society.

Yours etc...
Reshmi Pathania
Sidhra, Jammu

Vulgar exposure in IPL

Sir,

The import of so called cheer leader semi-nude girls for cricket showing in IPL is an historic cultural victory for the western apes! Young girls shouting and dancing in seductive postures in front of Indian cricket lovers and making headlines in the print media as well as electronic media.

What kind of cheer-leaders are there? What purpose they serve? Why they are brought all the way from New York by Mr. Vijay Mallaya? What kind of sports culture we need? It is high time these questions are addressed to properly by the people who have a stake in our rich culture.

Slowly this kind of free vulgarity puts a deep influence on the minds of public, specially on our childrens and creates social problems. With the economic well -being comes the desire for consumption. This over consumption, if unchecked, can bring misery. The Indian culture promotes four endeavours: Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha. But overindulgence in unrestricted 'Kama' or rensuoul desires can only bring frustration.

Cricket has a great influence on all young minds in our country. Anything on the pitch is watched minutely by Indian cricket fans. So, the corporates spend a fortune for advertisements during matches. What product they promote? The imports of such careless permissiveness can create cultural dents.

All like minded should express their voice against this vulgar exposure in public.

Yours etc...
Smt. Mukta
Shastri, Nagar Jammu

Power crises

Sir,

Come summer and the whole region of Jammu reels under a chronic power shortage. Unexpectedly and without any notice power supply is cut. Heavy load shedding is resorted to. In such a situation when temperature is in forties the curtailment of power at any hour in the night or in the day is like a bolt from the blue.

Poor consumers have always been caught in the middle. They were first blamed that they do not pay for the electricity bills. And when they have been even metered they are still subjected to curtailments. The places where consumers have not been e-metered the situation is pretty bad. Here load shedding goes for hours and when electricity will be switched on can be any body's guess. It is very hard to understand that why people are being made to suffer. If the PDD department has decided to go in for e-metering then why should they stop midway. Why all consumers of the state are not e-metered? Half hearted measures will not help to mitigate the sufferings of poor consumers. In the meanwhile the authorities should ensure that there is minimum possible curtailment of electric supply in this summer.

Yours etc...
Praveen Abrol
Shakti Nagar, Jammu