No sns for soldiers

The Indian Army’s order to all its personnel to quit social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter must be seen in a positive light. The Army is entrusted with the security of the nation and has sensitive information pertaining to defence. Spies may take advantage of classified information being shared on these sites, endangering our security. This is a well-though-out decision and Army personnel of all ranks must adhere to it.
Ritu Kanwal
New Delhi

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In norwegian woods

The child welfare services of Norway took Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya’s two children into its custodial care accusing the parents of not taking proper care of their children. The parents say the country’s authorities took the step, taking exception to their sleeping with the children and feeding them by hand. The Indian government should advise emigrants going to live in countries like Norway and warn them of the risk of losing the custody of their children if they follow the standard Indian practices in childcare. That will spare them the agony the Bhattacharyas have gone through.
Padmini Raghavendra
Secunderabad

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Lone centurion

Team India is really in a bad shape in Australia. None of the senior players had performed well and the team had suffered humiliating defeats one after the other. However, the only good aspect is finding a player of the class of Virat Kohli. He is the only Indian cricketer who has scored a century in the Down Under series. He has shown agression as well as class. As Sourav Ganguly said, “This could be just the innings he needed to get his Test career going.”
Suraj Mehra
Via email

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Costly celebration

Republic Day is celebrated to rejoice at India’s solidarity and integrity as a nation of many regions and ethnic groups. The celebration, however, costs the exchequer a whopping `100-200 crore every year. Instead of spending such amounts on ceremony, the government should use the money for betterment of the poor and the homeless.
Ragini Sabnavis
Mumbai