Saving a human life is the key issue and the laws should play a supportive role to combat the growing menace of illegal human organs trading. The government must provide the necessary infrastructure and ensure genuine donations. The health ministry should come out with a comprehensive proposal.

— S.K. Gupta

Delhi

Gandhi tribute

•Mahatma Gandhi, a great humanist and a champion of human rights, is one of the greatest moral and ethical forces in India. His visions of love, non-violence and a new social order based on charity, compassion and universal brotherhood are more relevant today than ever before. Our present day world is full of violence, cruelty and utter selfishness. In such a dismal time, implementation of Gandhian philosophy will help to create a better world.

Unlike our present day leaders, he never divided society in the name of caste and religion. Gandhiji willingly took upon himself the burden of the suffering humanity. Of him Edward Thompson writes, “His humanity is one of the profoundest things that history has seen. He has pity and love for every race, and most of all for the poor and oppressed. He is genuinely ‘nishkam’, desireless... He is without fear or care for himself.”

The best way to pay tribute to such a noble soul is to follow his teachings honestly.

— Hitesh Parmar Rajkot

Adam’s example

•It is refreshing to know that Adam Gilchrist planned his retirement because he missed a couple of catches in the recent Test series and felt that it may be time for him to bid adieu to the game so that more spirited younger players may play for Australia. This was despite the fact that he was still in excellent form in the batting department. By comparison Indian cricketers are found wanting. Their hearts seem set on personal records.

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