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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Closure of Telegram Thank you and goodbye

The statesman-16th June 2013

SIR, The eclipse of the telegram marks the end of an era. Indeed, the old and reliable mode of communication was fighting a losing battle with the advent of post-modern telecommunication gadgetry, such as smart phones, the fax, e-mail, sms and so on... Read More

Closure of Telegram Thank you and goodbye
The statesman-16th June 2013

SIR, The eclipse of the telegram marks the end of an era. Indeed, the old and reliable mode of communication was fighting a losing battle with the advent of post-modern telecommunication gadgetry, such as smart phones, the fax, e-mail, sms and so on.

The telegram was also referred to as Taar (wire service). It served us commendably for more than 163 years. Like the Railways, it was a legacy of the Raj that conveyed messages that could make the recipient both happy and sad. In museums, it shall now share space with the typewriter ~ an object to be seen and not used. Instead of scrapping the system altogether, the Government of India ought to have entrusted the management of the telegram service to the post office.

Even courts accept telegram-receipts as proof of delivery of documents. It is also used by the armed forces as a mode of communication.

- Ramesh G Jethwani Bangalore.
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