spyware issue
For the past few days we have been reading about Pegasus and how ‘malware’ was found in five phones, but there is no evidence that it is Pegasus. Experts and the country’s highest court are dealing with the matter. But I have a simple question. Was Pegasus bought by the government? And the answer of the public prosecutor should be yes or no. The software maker has clearly stated that it only sells software to governments.
Deepak Das,
Jaipur, Rajasthan
From the point of view of data security of an individual and a nation, the threats posed by malware cannot be underestimated. So, even though there is no evidence that the malware in question is Pegasus, its detection is still a cause for serious concern. The government should have extended its full support to the “Pegasus Technical Committee” appointed by the Supreme Court. It is important to keep our country’s digital security safe from ‘foreign powers’. By not clarifying things, the government has missed a golden opportunity to change the general perception of its role in the spyware issue.
A. Venkatasubramaniam,
Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu
It is not surprising that the central government did not cooperate with the investigation. Even though the digital forensics findings remain inconclusive, the development is unlikely to allay fears of the continued use of sophisticated hacking and illegal tactics. Deployment of new tools and technologies compromising the rights of citizens is a serious issue. The least that the government can do now is to implement the recommendations that seek to ensure a safe digital environment.
N Sathasiva Reddy,
Bangalore
an aberration
It is shocking how the 11 convicts involved in the gang rape and murder are being treated like heroes by the state. Why does the state intend to glorify them, even if we leave out the ‘relevant clause’ that ensured their exemption? If any law fails to show the right path to the society, it will only cause more harm than good. We wait for the Supreme Court of India to fix things.
Madhushree Guha,
Kolkata
The release of the 11 convicts stirred up images of horrific and gruesome and heartless acts even 20 years later and left our hearts bleed and us bowing our heads in shame. All 11 people were given a ceremonial welcome. There was not even a trace of remorse on any of them. It was very disturbing to see him receiving the ‘respect’ done to him. It was a day when the survivors of the horrific crime lost their freedom and the right to live with dignity and security.
Rameza A Rasheed,
Chennai
Mother Teresa
August 26, 2022 marked the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa. More than two decades have passed since Mother Teresa passed away, but no one can forget her greatness which was achieved not only by the strength of her intellect but also by the great power and love in her heart. His mission – unconditional care and self-sacrifice – is still alive. “The greatest disease today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but the feeling of being unwanted.” One of his more famous lines was The world should remember this.
R Shivakumar,
Chennai