FROM THE READERS' EDITORIt is not enough for individual articles to be complete. “As an ombudsman of this century-old and prestigious newspaper, I request you to kindly explain to ardent readers of this newspaper like me the above mistake,” Mr. Sivakumar said. Gerald Martin, biographer of Marquez, talked about the time and effort invested in writing a biography. This exercise was a chastening experience, which brought home the larger question of accountability to the readers. By adhering to these twin rules, a writer respects the memory of the readers.

Source: The Hindu September 11, 2016 18:45 UTC