The competition among the political parties of Tamil Nadu to champion the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils is causing more problems than offering any concrete solution (“With fair-weather friends like these …,” March 28). The tendencies of the principal Dravidian parties amply demonstrate that the Centre’s role in matters of foreign policy is being undermined. The parties are only endangering the lives of Tamils in Sri Lanka. P.S.S. Murthy, Hyderabad The revival of Tamil separatism, in Sri Lanka or India, should be nipped in the bud. India stands weakened by coalition politics. Before we go the USSR way, we need effective leadership that can assert itself. N.K. Raveendran, Bangalore It is not the DMK alone that is responsible for rabble-rousing on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, although it has outdone all other parties. Under the leadership of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, the State Assembly has passed a resolution calling for a referendum on the creation of … [Read more...] about More harm than good
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City takes steps to ensure fire safety at apartment buildings, high-rises
A water sprinkler system is tested at an apartment building in Tân Bình District. — VNS Photo Chí Công Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Fire-fighting police in districts throughout HCM City are working with investors and managers of apartment buildings to strengthen fire-prevention measures at all high-rises and apartment buildings in the city, following a fire at the Carina Plaza apartment complex in District 8 that killed 13 people and injured 50 on March 23. Since March 24, fire-fighting police in Tân Bình District, for example, have been checking fire alarms, emergency sprinkler systems, and other fire-prevention devices at many high-rises. In Tân Phú District, residents at the Phú Thạnh apartment building were informed about a similar check which took place from March 26 to 28. On March 25, firefighting police engaged in fire-prevention and fire-safety training at the building. On March 24, residents were shown how to escape down the stairs and exist safely during a drill … [Read more...] about City takes steps to ensure fire safety at apartment buildings, high-rises
Review: Naim’s first wireless speaker, the mu-so, is worthy of the company’s audiophile heritage
Naim Audio isn’t a household name outside of audiophile circles, but this British company has for many years made some of the most respected amplifiers in the business. Naim long had an informal partnership with Linn, and if the standard audio system fitted to Bentley’s ultra-expensive cars isn’t good enough for you, the optional audio upgrade is to a Naim system. You’ll also find it available through the Apple Store . The company is notoriously conservative when it comes to new technology, refusing to even consider making a CD player for most of the 1980s, relenting only in 1989, when it felt the technology had developed sufficiently to allow it to deliver the quality it sought. It’s therefore no surprise that Naim has waited so long to launch its first wireless speaker system, the mu-so – nor that it has done the job properly when it finally did so. The price is also no great surprise … Getting your hands on the Naim mu-so will set you back a cool $1500. Like the even … [Read more...] about Review: Naim’s first wireless speaker, the mu-so, is worthy of the company’s audiophile heritage