7 months ago
Letters to the Editor: Cows, Historical Figures, and Padma Awards
In one letter, a cow named Veronica in Austria has shown smart behavior by using a broom to scratch herself, challenging the idea that cows are not intelligent.
Another letter talks about two brothers from Bengal who chose different paths in the 1930s: one became a revolutionary and the other a political leader.
The letter argues that the revolutionary is forgotten while the political leader is celebrated.
There are also letters discussing the Padma Awards, which are honors given by the Indian government.
Some letters praise the awards for being inclusive, while others criticize the exclusion of certain deserving individuals like a famous music composer from Tamil Nadu.
Overall, the letters discuss intelligence, historical figures, and the significance of national awards.
Veronica, an Austrian cow, uses a broom to scratch herself, showing problem-solving behavior.
Hare Krishna Konar and Jyoti Basu, two Bengali brothers, chose different paths in the 1930s: one became a revolutionary and the other a political leader.
The Padma Awards have stirred political debate, with some praising inclusivity and others criticizing the exclusion of notable figures.
M.S. Viswanathan, a renowned Tamil music composer, was not honored with a Padma Award during his lifetime.
Vellappally Natesan was awarded the Padma Bhushan for his social reform work in Kerala.
- Who
- Various individuals including Veronica the cow, Hare Krishna Konar, Jyoti Basu, and recipients of Padma Awards
- What
- Discussion on intelligence of cows, historical figures, and Padma Awards
- Where
- Austria, Calcutta, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Jamshedpur
- When
- Present day with historical references to the 1930s and recent Padma Awards
- Why
- To highlight intelligence in animals, discuss historical impacts, and critique Padma Awards
Key facts
- Veronica
- Austrian cow that uses a broom to scratch itches
- Hare Krishna Konar
- Bengali revolutionary who joined Jugantar group and was imprisoned in Cellular Jail
- Jyoti Basu
- Bengali leader who became a global icon through parliamentary politics
- Padma Awards
- Annual honors given by the Indian government
- M.S. Viswanathan
- Tamil music composer not honored with Padma award during his lifetime
- Vellappally Natesan
- General-secretary of SNDP Yogam, awarded Padma Bhushan for social reform
- Prosenjit Chatterjee
- Bengali actor awarded Padma Shri for contributions to cinema
