H. Lyngdoh,Shillong

The interview of Mr. A. Krishna Kumar, Managing Director of State Bank of India was a breath of fresh air. Such high profile people usually go to all ends to promote their organisations, often resorting to blind truths and ignoring the achievements and contributions of their rivals and competitors. I applaud Mr. Kumar for being thoughtful enough to highlight the efforts of the other banks operating in the North East region besides the State Bank of India. This is one of the characteristics of a true gentleman, giving others their due and not taking credit for something that has not been earned. This quality is very rare in the cut throat business community and others would do well to learn from the fine example of Mr. Kumar.

A. Malhotra,Guwahati

Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and Dr. Indira Indira Goswami were living legends. Period! The passing away of whom has left a palpable void in the cultural scene of Assam and the North East region of India. Legends such as these come far and few in between and many years may pass before such greatness is once seen again in the region. The contributions they have made to numerous fields in Assam in particular and the role they played in showcasing the traditional wealth of the region will be sorely missed.

P. Muzamder,Guwahati

The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) Peace Accord is a major step towards restoring normalcy in the trouble torn Karbi Anglong district of Assam. The UPDS has laid down its arms and is following in the footsteps of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) which is an exemplary example of development and progress. It can only be hoped that the newly formed Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council will be able to emulate the achievements of the BTC if not surpass it. If it is able to do so, then Assam is definitely headed to a more glorious and prosperous future in the coming years.

D. Sailo,Mizoram

The article ‘Assam people are vulnerable to stroke’ is a real eye opener. The figures cited in the article are scary to say the least. The fact that most victims die of stroke because of a lack of knowledge on the part of the family members in recognizing a stroke attack needs to be looked into. Training and awareness programmes should be initiated by the government to spread the news of this deadly illness. So many lives can be saved but in order to do so, we need to act now.

F. Roy,Guwahati

I commend Ms. Ratna Bharali Talukdar for the effort she has made to highlight the plight of the people of Sikkim after the devastation caused by the earthquake on 18th September 2011. The people of Sikkim are still suffering but the media has moved on to jucier stories.

Sunil Tamang,Sikkim