Totally unwarranted

Sir, - Ms. Gail Omvedt's reference to Infosys is totally unwarranted. Infosys may be the best known face of the Indian software industry but it is not synonymous with the industry and its practices. The article does not carry any reference to any particular feature or practice of Infosys.

Also the example of Pune University is more of an isolated case rather than a representation of reality. It is a well-known fact that there is reservation for SCs and STs in all the universities, including the IITs. The whole issue should be looked at in a broader context. The fact is that the SCs and the STs have been marginalised in all the fields and computers are no exception. So the solution should be searched in a wider context. The students who come in through reservation are generally weaker. But no institution help thems to strengthen their basics.

R. S. Arvindhakshan,

Hyderabad

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