Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Letters Discuss Delhi’s Heavy Dogs, Gandhi’s Legacy and Stadium
The page contains letters about several different topics.
One person joked about an award for Delhi’s fattest dog.
The winner, Gola, reportedly weighed 75 kilograms but died before receiving the prize.
Other writers reflected on Mahatma Gandhi’s ideas.
They said people should be able to protest peacefully and that everyone should be treated equally.
They also said villages and rural workers need support.
Another letter praised recent improvements at Salt Lake Stadium.
The writer said the stadium should be maintained regularly.
A letter joked about Delhi’s fattest-dog award; winner Gola, said to weigh 75 kilograms, died before claiming his prize.
The letter contrasted Delhi’s heavy dogs with emaciated strays in Calcutta and humorously compared their diets.
Several correspondents said Gandhi’s ideals call for peaceful dissent, civil liberties, equal citizenship and communal harmony.
Letters also urged support for rural livelihoods, local production and self-reliance, and criticized ceremonial tributes without action.
A Calcuttan praised improvements to Salt Lake Stadium after Brazilian team officials and visiting media reportedly admired it.
- Who
- The letters’ authors, including Rima Roy, Brij B. Goyal, Sunil Chopra, Mohammad Arif, A.G. Rajmohan and Sourish Misra.
- What
- The letters comment on Delhi’s fattest-dog award, Gandhi’s principles and the refurbishment of Salt Lake Stadium.
- When
- The letters refer to articles dated October 2 and October 3; no year is specified.
- Where
- The letters mention Delhi, Calcutta, Ludhiana, Dhanbad, Andhra Pradesh and Salt Lake Stadium.
- Why
- The correspondents share humorous reactions, reflect on Gandhi’s ideals and comment on the stadium’s improvements.
- Dog award winner
- Gola
- Gola’s reported weight
- 75 kilograms
- Dog award outcome
- Gola died before claiming the prize.
- Gandhi-related articles referenced
- “Gandhi is alive” (October 2) and “Gandhi’s swaraj” (October 3)
- Stadium mentioned
- Salt Lake Stadium
- Stadium improvements praised
- Green turf, freshly painted seats and bright floodlights