Letters to the Editor: Raindrops of love

Somewhere I read a lovely quote about love. Yugoslav writer Mesa Selimovic said, "Everyone says love hurts. But that's not true. Rejection hurts. Losing someone hurts... Love is the only thing in this world that covers up all pain and makes someone feel wonderful again." And these words made me think for a while. Does love really hurt us? No. Actually, no. There is a very thin line between what hurts and what makes us feel special. And in case of love since the two are intermixed with each other, we get confused to point out.

Over and over again we all misunderstand the pain we get from being rejected or cheated or neglected as the wound of love. But if we see minutely, love brings peace to one's mind. Love makes our mind happy and healthy. A passionate lover only knows that the feeling of love makes the world new to a person who is even deep rooted in pain and frustration. A person who carries love feels wholeness, fulfillment and completion within himself or herself, which makes them feel alive.

Sitting by the window seat of the bus, lying on the bed, our mind flies somewhere. We dive into the ocean of imagination. It's because love dwells in everyone's heart. Silently we roam somewhere behind our common appearance, as renowned poet William Wordsworth said, "I wandered lonely as a cloud/ That floats on high o'er vales and hills." Everyone is the lover of their own, lover of someone special, the lover of this world. We see beauty in people because of love, for love the world is attractive. People go away. Everything changes. But Love stays. Memory stays. We stay and hence the world seems so beautiful even at the time of sunset.

Mamani Das,

Uzanbazar, Guwahati.

APSC Mains 2020

The Assam Public Serv-ices Combined Competitive Examination Rules, 1989, were amended and notified via. Notification No.AAP 219/2018/10, dated August 5, 2019. As stated in the Notification, these rules were orders from the Governor of Assam. Article 309 of the Constitution of India gives provisions for the exercise of these powers.

However, in an unprecedented event, APSC has brea-ched one of its rules by a Notification on January 29, 2022. According to this notification they will conduct APSC Mains 2020 examination on 21.02.2022 by releasing the admit cards only seven days before the exam. But when we look into the rules (which are equivalent to orders from the Governor of Assam) it is clearly mentioned that admit cards are to be released three weeks before the examination.

Hence, through your esteemed daily, I would like to request the authorities concerned to refrain from breaching the rules which has a constitutional backing. This is in the interest of every citizen and the law of the land.

An aspirant,

Guwahati.

Lure of newspapers

The write-up, 'The habit of reading newspaper' (February 10) by Pratim Kalita made impressive and useful reading. For many, reading the newspaper is a rock-ribbed habit. Reading a newspaper makes us alert, knowledgeable and well-informed about national and world affairs. It enables us to be in the swim of life. A newspaper is an encyclopedia, a storehouse of knowledge with loads of news and thought-provoking articles at a cost of just a few rupees, even less than the cost of a cup of tea. It gives a kind of joy, reading a newspaper holding it in one hand and simultaneously sipping the morning brew with the other, with its fresh aroma permeating around. A writer becomes restless until he is posted with the latest news on current events. A professional waits longing for the latest information relating to his/her field. A professor or a member of the intellectual community feels out of tune with the world until he has gone through the day's newspaper. On their part, women and children look forward to the daily in order to quench their thirst for what they are interested in. Thus, a newspaper becomes a key element to all age groups at the dawn of the day. Newspapers are the eyes and ears of the world. A day is not complete without reading a newspaper. Needless to say, life without newspapers is like a garden without flowers!

Ranganathan Sivakumar,

Chennai - 600 091

Spare education system

Since our school days, we have followed the school uniform. Whatever colour or the type of cloth the school management prescribed the students have put on without any question. Now, in Karnataka organizations like PFI and other radical groups are brainwashing female Muslim students to wear Hijab and attend the school. School is considered as temple of education and anybody indulging in polluting the system should be dealt with hard. The Constitution has given us the right to follow religion, but hardcore religious practices should be left at home when a child goes to school. School uniform gives the students a feeling of oneness, irrespective of religion, caste, creed or other things. I appeal to those misguided students to abandon those radical groups and come to school/college as students. Religious politics can be played on other turf, but not in school.

Purabi Miri,

Jakhalabandha.

New hope

Kudos to Glenmark Pharma, India, and Canadian SaNOzite for developing a nasal spray called 'FabiSpray'for the treatment of COVID-19 in high-risk adult patients in India. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) named FabiSpray has anti-microbial properties, designed to kill the COVID-19 virus in the upper airways. It also prevents viruses from reaching the lungs. Several nasal sprays are already being in use in several countries. Anti-viral nasal sprays may be a potential option for treating COVID-19. Experts are of the opinion that FabiSpray was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Researchers say a nasal spray vaccine might be the most effective way to fight the novel Coronavirus. The idea is to defeat the Coronavirus while it's still in the nose before it has the chance to invade the lungs or the body further. The nasal vaccines, if proved to be effective, initiate antibody production from the nose, mouth, and connected airways that can neutralize the virus before it enters the body. One advantage is that it will not require trained personnel to administer vaccinations and, these vaccines may not need refrigeration. Moreover, immunizing populations with a nasal vaccine would be faster than injections. Additionally, a nasal vaccine would likely appeal more, particularly to children, instead of shots and would alleviate the struggle surrounding shortages of needles, syringes, and other components of injectable vaccines.

Krishna Kumar Vepakomma,

Hyderabad- 500045

Kudos to radio

As we celebrate World radio day on February 13, let us not forget the way in which this magic voice through the sky has offered us everything - information, entertainment, instruction, advice and what not. Even in today's era, where the latest cyber devices and gadgets rule the roost of media and communication, the world radio has not lost its image and popularity. Radio is definitely the voice and pulse of a society and it brings the family and community together.

Maybe the format, the mode and the machine that shapes up a real radio have changed, but radio is still alive and very much a part of the modern man's life. The revolution radio made - changing the world and lifestyle of man during its heydays is at par with what the internet and cyber communication are doing now for the new generation. Along with the TV, the mobile and other modes of communication, the radio still is our favourite. Generations of Indians grew up listening to Jaymala, Bhule Bisre Geet, Hawa Mahal, Chhaya Geet and the famous Binaca Geetmala. The happiness one derives from listening to music, especially on the radio, is truly a class apart and that only radio lovers will know. Who can forget Ameen Sayani and his immortal 'Binaca Geetmala' aired by Radio Ceylon during the 1970s, 80s and 90s? With his golden voice Sayani mesmerized the young and old alike and the radio show became one of the greatest in the world with one man hypnotizing millions with his magical voice!

In today's fast-paced world where people don't have time for any relaxation or pastime, some still enjoy watching the TV and some listen to the radio which, in fact, give pure pleasure to the mind. It rejuvenates one mentally. FM radios, no doubt, brought back people back to radio entertainment. FM radio, besides entertainment, caters information too and nowadays radio jockeys play a vital role in alluring listeners to their respective channels.

Radio definitely is here to stay and will remain one of man's best companions forever.

M Pradyu,

Kannur - 670001