Ramesh G Jethwani is a prolific "Letters to Editor writer/columnist, who over the decades has written over a thousand "Letters to editor" and few columns, which have been widely published in leading newspapers in India and in GCC(Gulf countries),These letters to editor/ Columns are a testimony to the power of his ideas,his letters and columns short and precious --have served a very useful purpose in drawing the attention of authorities about important issues concerning society and the governmnet. His father always emphasized the importance of public service Read more

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Telegraph--21 oct 2010-LE

Sir — The Chilean government and other agencies involved in the operation to rescue 33 miners trapped in a mine in Chile for 69 days deserve to be applauded (“Happy history above ground”, Oct 16). The miners made their 2,041-feet ascent in a rescue capsule through a .... Read More

Dramatic return
Telegraph--21 oct 2010-LE

Sir — The Chilean government and other agencies involved in the operation to rescue 33 miners trapped in a mine in Chile for 69 days deserve to be applauded (“Happy history above ground”, Oct 16). The miners made their 2,041-feet ascent in a rescue capsule through a manhole-sized opening, thus triumphantly concluding the two month-long ordeal. The rescue of the miners finally ended the agonizing wait of their families and friends. The Chilean President, Sebastián Piñera, has rightly said that this operation is “without comparison in the history of humanity”.

It is unlikely that a rescue operation of this magnitude has been attempted before. The success of this endeavour is all the more significant because survival rate is low in most mining accidents. This remarkable operation displayed the triumph of the human will, and proved that a lot can be achieved if people use technology to their advantage and work united for the greater good.

- Ramesh G Jethwani Bangalore.
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