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MAILS TO MJ AKBAR |
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With regard to your fortnightly
political magazine -- Covert, I would like to provide some feedback
even before it has been launched! Since the feedback comes from a
person who incidentally, is not only my mentor but also your mentor in
your initial years at TOI, I felt that I should be passing on this
information to you.
Over, the weekend, I, along with one of my friends, had gone to meet
Prof. P K Ravindranath. Our conversation revolved around many issues
including the current rut that the media is in. Then, during the
course of our discussion, I asked Ravi Sir regarding his opinion about
how effective Covert would be. Ravi Sir's response was swift and
clear. "Well, knowing Akbar, I would say, Covert would be a great
success. He has a knack for making a success of anything that he takes
up -- Sunday (the magazine), Telegraph, and the Asian Age are shining
examples. Although he has a huge challenge in making it quite
different from all the existing news magazines, I'm confident that
he'll make it a resounding success."
Come May, and I feel Covert won't let down Ravi's expectations.
Wishing you all the best! - Minhaj |
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I am a regular reader of Byline and of
your books since 2002 initially via Asian Age when I used to live in
Mumbai and then the newspaper's website after I migrated to Australia.
Many of my personal views, especially on economy and politics are
formed or reflect from writings by you and your colleagues, especially
Seema Musafa.
I never wrote to you but the way you were treated prompted me to write
to support you, however small and worthless it may be.
I wish you all the best for the launch of your new magazine. -Hasnain
Zaheer |
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AA without you is unimaginable, I am
not drawn to it any more now - was
hooked to it since its birth mainly for your refreshing articles. I
can't be
anybody's fan; but I do appreciate and admire the high intellectual
caliber of
your writings on current affairs and human concerns. After your exit
from AA, I
started looking for you on the net. - Anil Kowshik |
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I learnt about Akbar Sahib's dismissal
from Tehelka, and later read Khusy Sir
venting out in Outlook Magazine. I am an M J Akbar fan, like many
others. His
byline in Hyderabad's Deccan Chronicle was the only readable piece.
Now I will
see DC only to go through classified ads!
Good that his bylines are alive and kicking on his blog. Like Iqbal
said:
"Dil sey jo baat nikalti hain, asar rakhti hain....
Par nahi, taqaat-e-parwaaz magar rakhti hain"
I am sure and wish Akbar Sahib's pen never ever dries, and his power
of speech
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I register my protest against MJ's
ouster from Asian Age and Deccan Chronicle. I
have discontinued subscribing to Asian Age!!! Cant imagine such
humiliation to
India's number one journalist! - Naseem Naqvi |
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Dear Mr M J Akbar,
From "India:The Siege Within" onwards, you have been doing a terrific
job. The Asian age is poorer by your departure.
God bless you and may your tribe increase!- Alex Zachariah,
Pennsylvania, USA
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I started reading your bylines about 3 years ago. I
save a copy of every article!
I read news via a RSS reader. Your Byline feed is the one of the few I
read as soon as I see a new article.
I have been wondering why there weren't any new articles for the past
two weeks. I read Khushwant Signh's 'F*** All Editors' in Outlook
India and discovered about what happened at Asian Age. Went to
asianage.com and searched for your name on home page. Couldn't find! I
am speechless. - Nalin |
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I stay in Dubai and it is
a routine for me on every Sunday to go to the Asian Age page just to
read M. J.Akbar's editorial. I dont know why his article is not coming
on Asian Age or Deccan Chronicle since the past couple of weeks.
It definetly is a loss for them since I like most readers referred to
those sites just because of his article.
In fact when I was based in India (Hyderabad), I loved the news
coverage of The Hindu but I had subscribed to Deccan Chronicle just
because of this article. |
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I
started subscribing to DC Madras Edition ever since it
was launched , only to read your Editorial Page Article on Sundays and
other articles by good columnists. But for the last two Sundays I am
missing your Articles.
I will highly appreciate a reply from you amidst your busy schedule.
- N.VEERAMANI, CHENNAI |
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The in-house top drawer moves in a newspaper
establishment may also add up to be news for its readers. When a
regular columnist cannot be read any more, or the boss himself goes
for a toss, readers in general have a right to know the goings-on.
Freedom of expression should be an inalienable and omnipresent right.
In the name of one crow does not eat another’ carcass or some other
similar crap truth should not be suppressed or shunned on the altar of
propriety and ethics or business imperatives.
For more than a week there is no way for The Asian Age’s readers to
know whither has M J Akbar gone. Has he been removed or taken ill or
he has gone for greener pastures? Until very recently his name had
been inextricably intermingled with the daily. Let us know at any rate
the outlines of the truth. -
Kushal Kumar Gupta, Kolkata |
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At the outset its an unconquerable honor getting in touch with you, the great journalist and author of our sacrosanct
India. I've been mesmerized to the core, ever since I visited your blog/website
and studied your magnificent writings/books in detail. Words are too frugal to express my immense
appreciation of your courageous journalistic writings/articles and
books. I've been a great Fan all throughout and find your
articles, inspiring, evoking and revolutionary stirring
to the soul. Your impeccable, yet lucid analysis of any situation,
makes it an enormous delight to read through your writings and has led
to my enlightenment, in understanding several world and national
issues.
I also saw all your books at your website mjakbar.org, right from
"Blood Brothers" your latest to "Byline" . They are great tributes to
the spirit of existence and depicting it brilliantly in its various forms. The analysis is brilliant and at times so realistic, that it
transports the reader right to the situation-as if happening right
infront of one's eyes. I feel my life to be much replenished and blessed, having discovered your blog in particular...It's one of the classiest blogs I've ever witnessed by India's prime
and courageous journalist to the fore - providing readers with all the renaissance
leading writings that they ever needed. -Nikhil Parekh |
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Recently I had read a book written by you entitled ‘Kashmir Behind The Vale’ and ‘Byline’ and I am just delighted to have read these two work in detail. Must say Sir, though a man brought up in RSS traditions I am forced to appreciate your work and writing skills.
-U. Mahesh Prabhu |
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Frankly, I did not knew the meaning of Blog nor I ever tried to open this site, though I was opening the Asian Age site from long.
Very frankly and candidly, I thoroughly enjoyed reading every article.
Is the blog site write ups keep changing every day or it is only one time reading for us.
It is a good effort and worth continuing. My best wishes to the team behind this splendid effort. -
Jugraj Singh Shahi |
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I am very
moved by your
article
today. Indeed, John Paul, II lived beyond the age of reason. That he became a
spokesperson for peace by becoming Pope of the Catholic Church is miracle in itself. And
the world is a better place because of that miracle. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. By having done so, you too, have touched the hearts
of millions through the life of this fine man, Karol Jozef Wojtyla ~ Pope John Paul, II.
Bless you. -
T'Lene Tillotson ,Georgia, USA
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I
must first mention that I am a big fan of Byline. My love for
"Byline"
began whilst I was working for the Indian department in a London law
firm.I
also read Shade of Swords which interested me a great deal. The
biography of Nehru written by you is on my list of books to read.
I wish you the very best of luck for your endeavors for the future.
-Karam Komireddy, Advocate, Hyderabad,
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You
have an Excellent Blog! Keep it up!
DARCEY
DARCEY'S
BLOG
The outline and graphics of this blogsite are
excellent, and I wish that the Asian age could be
similarly pleasing to the eye.
-Atul |
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