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Your cover story, This Time for Africa (May 29), truly captures a continent brimming with opportunities.
Africa calling
Your cover story, This Time for Africa (May 29), truly captures a continent brimming with opportunities. Who would have thought a decade ago that a land rocked by one civil war after another and poverty would slowly capture the imagination of the global business community with China - yes China and not the United States - leading the way. India may have woken up a little late when it comes to realising the true potential of Africa but as the saying goes, it is better late than never. It is heartening to notice that the likes of Emami, Godrej, Dabur, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Ranbaxy and Bajaj have already established their presence in several countries across the continent. Kudos to India for conquering yet another frontier.
P. Saha, Kolkata
Rescuing Air India
So, Air India was finally able to resolve the strike by its pilots/employees, which not only caused a lot of inconvenience to the public but also left the already beleaguered airline in a deeper financial mess (refer to Maharaja in Chains, May 29). It is a fit case for the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction. Why not let a private sector giant take charge of it? Or, how about hiring a group of private sector professionals with good management skills to run it efficiently and profitably?
M. Kapasi, New Delhi
Inflation Blame Game
Upon reading Inflation: Over to You, Sir (May 29), it becomes quite clear that the price rise is the result of the faulty economic policies of the government. Hoarders and black marketers are also responsible for inflation as well as shortages of commodities. Shouldn't the government plan on a long-term basis so that there is adequate production and no shortages? And how about storage of essential commodities?
Mahesh Kumar, New Delhi
Leading by Example
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni truly leads from the front (Leader by Instinct, May 15). His vision, confidence and the fact that he gives due credit to others can easily earn him a place among the 100 most influential people of the world.
Jacob Sahayam, Thiruvananthapuram
Your cover story, This Time for Africa (May 29), truly captures a continent brimming with opportunities. Who would have thought a decade ago that a land rocked by one civil war after another and poverty would slowly capture the imagination of the global business community with China - yes China and not the United States - leading the way. India may have woken up a little late when it comes to realising the true potential of Africa but as the saying goes, it is better late than never. It is heartening to notice that the likes of Emami, Godrej, Dabur, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Ranbaxy and Bajaj have already established their presence in several countries across the continent. Kudos to India for conquering yet another frontier.
P. Saha, Kolkata
Rescuing Air India
So, Air India was finally able to resolve the strike by its pilots/employees, which not only caused a lot of inconvenience to the public but also left the already beleaguered airline in a deeper financial mess (refer to Maharaja in Chains, May 29). It is a fit case for the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction. Why not let a private sector giant take charge of it? Or, how about hiring a group of private sector professionals with good management skills to run it efficiently and profitably?
M. Kapasi, New Delhi
Inflation Blame Game
Upon reading Inflation: Over to You, Sir (May 29), it becomes quite clear that the price rise is the result of the faulty economic policies of the government. Hoarders and black marketers are also responsible for inflation as well as shortages of commodities. Shouldn't the government plan on a long-term basis so that there is adequate production and no shortages? And how about storage of essential commodities?
Mahesh Kumar, New Delhi
Leading by Example
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni truly leads from the front (Leader by Instinct, May 15). His vision, confidence and the fact that he gives due credit to others can easily earn him a place among the 100 most influential people of the world.
Jacob Sahayam, Thiruvananthapuram
