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LET ambanis BURY THE past

Oct.15 : Sir, The recent conciliatory move by Anil Ambani to reach out to his elder brother Mukesh after an inglorious period of contention shows not everything is wrong in this business empire. The nation has been long despondent over the fight between the brothers and will hope that peace will be restored. Senior government functionaries have also urged them to compose their differences as their business enterprises have a significant place in the national economy. It seems that Anil has paid heed and taken the first step to bury the hatchet.

Nupur

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Sir, This is with reference to the news report Scepticism continues to haunt markets (October12). Anil Ambani has finally raised the white flag. We do hope reconciliation will be achieved if there is genuine desire on both sides. Whatever the reason for the peace initiative by Anil, let's hope Mukesh will be more receptive, and that differences are buried.

George Sebastian

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Sir, It is indeed pleasing to see Anil Ambani displaying the spirit of Diwali and extending the olive branch to his brother Mukesh. As the saying goes, better late than never. That he has, even at this late stage, taken another step toward a peaceful reconciliation shows that he also has the interests of shareholders at heart. Let's hope that Reliance Industries responds favourably. My congratulations and best wishes go to Anil this Diwali. I hope a speedy resolution can now be made, to the benefit of the shareholders and the general public.

Shivangi

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PM SHOULD TAKE CHARGE OF CWG

Sir, Apropos your editorial Games 2010: Stop drift, take charge (October 14), commenting on Mr Fennell's damning report on the tardy progress in the preparation for the Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi next year. National shame could be the result if the situation is not rectified forthwith by the powers that be. The Prime Minister should take charge of the CWG himself till the project is put on an even keel instead of leaving it in the hands of second-rate politicians. One effective solution that comes to my mind is to give the project to Ratan Tata or Anand Mahendra immediately on contract, and without interference from politicians or bureaucrats. They will employ the best global resources to complete it well in time, and conforming to the highest international standards. Taking this route will also prevent various middlemen from taking their "cuts".

N.A. Ansari

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e-MONITORING for babus

Sir, This is with reference to the article Jittery babus by Dilip Cherian (October 11). The author has highlighted the administrative culture in Gujarat under chief minister Narendra Modi. While Mr Modi remains a controversial leader, some of the steps he has taken to improve administration in the state are noteworthy, especially the concept of online monitoring as described by Mr Cherian. The success of any administration depends to a large extent on how efficiently the bureaucracy implements the government's schemes and policies. Now the babus will have to perform, if only out of fear that their work is under close scrutiny.

Mangal Radhe Kumar

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