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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Indian court order is timely and welcome

Gulf times-14th jan 2016-LE

Dear Sir,--India's Supreme Court has stayed a government decision to allow the traditional bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, held in the Tamil Nadu state, after animal rights activists have challenged the move ( "SC imposes temporary ban on 'Jallikattu' sport", Gulf Times, January 13). This is a timely... Read More

Indian court order is timely and welcome
Gulf times-14th jan 2016-LE

Dear Sir,--India's Supreme Court has stayed a government decision to allow the traditional bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, held in the Tamil Nadu state, after animal rights activists have challenged the move ( "SC imposes temporary ban on 'Jallikattu' sport", Gulf Times, January 13). This is a timely and welcome decision.

We should not use animals for our entertainment. Doing so is brutal and causes untold suffering to animals. In medieval times such activities were part of life but man has progressed since then and we should reform our ways.

The Jallikattu activity cannot be held without serious consequences and often leads to injuries to participants, to spectators and to animals. It is high time we put a stop to such cruel "sports".

- Ramesh G Jethwani Bangalore.

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THE PIONEER-Friday, 15 January 2016 Ramesh G Jethwani | Bangalore-L.E

The Supreme Court's stay on the Centre's notification allowing Jallikattu is welcome. This traditionalbull-taming sport has raised questions on both tradition and cruelty to animals. We should remember that Jallikattu is a sport that has serious consequences, not only for the participants and to the spectators... Read More

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THE PIONEER-Friday, 15 January 2016 Ramesh G Jethwani | Bangalore-L.E

The Supreme Court's stay on the Centre's notification allowing Jallikattu is welcome. This traditionalbull-taming sport has raised questions on both tradition and cruelty to animals.

We should remember that Jallikattu is a sport that has serious consequences, not only for the participants and to the spectators, but also to the animal (the bull) that is subjected to cruelty. And all of this just for the sake of entertainment!

It should be kept in mind that culture is best rooted in human values than in what has been followed since ages. The world over, such sports are being discontinued/discouraged. They should be banned in India too.

- Ramesh G Jethwani Bangalore.
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