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Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Accident kills unknown software engineer - Does this deserve a Page 1 mention???

"Accident kills unknown software engineer"
Does this deserve a Page 1 mention???

Times of India, Chennai, dated July 16, 2008, carries an article titled "Engineer killed by Corporation lorry driven by cleaner" on Page 1.

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At the outset, my heartfelt condolences for the family of poor Agnes. May her soul rest in peace. Also, I certainly hope that the police authorities take appropriate action against the people responsible for this accident - directly and indirectly.

But, ... ... ... ... ...

I was under the impression that TOI is supposedly a national newspaper. Since when did an accident killing an otherwise "unknown" person become worthy of a Page 1 coverage of a major newspaper.

It is soooooooo odd that I don't have words to express - Most certainly, this news item at best deserves a brief mention in the inside pages of the newspaper.

Will someone tell the Editor, TOI, that she/he should not goo of on a holiday to Antartica when the newspaper is being printed???

Regards,

N


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