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  • Posted: Sat, Sep 27 2008. 12:18 AM IST

The telegram is dying.

After a century and a half of binding the country together, the messenger of the masses is slowly becoming a remnant of the past

Shruti Chakraborty and Sidin Vadukut

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In just the first two years, under the doctor’s watch, more than 4,000 miles of line was laid. O’Shaughnessy was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1856.

The doctor finally left Indian shores in 1860, retired from the medical services in 1862 and disappeared from public eye. He died on 22 January 1892.

(Sidin Vadukut)

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Kunal Said:


yes, I do agree with the fact!! One can experience how technology can bring in a change. The world is becoming smaller, people getting closer and communication - on a superfast track. And the fact that you are reading this comment is because of the same reason. But, Memorieeees remainsssss!!!

Posted On 9/28/2008 12:32:09 AM
levine Said:


Truly an amazing story that takes us back in time. Despite all the emotions attached, we should realise a technology needs to serve its purpose and when a better one comes, it needs to move on. but the shock a telegram used to deliver is still quite memorable!

Posted On 9/29/2008 6:29:35 PM
subhash Said:


I think its in-thing to be nostalgic about something that’s destined to be history. Unfortunately, in the context of technological breakthrough, not a single contribution s attributed to companies/institutions based out of India. So, why are we getting nostalgic about something that’s not ours to begin with? Today its telegram. Tomorrow its snail mail. Some day emails may vanish too. Unless, India contributes to the technological innovations we can only write more and more similar articles without actually feeling what it means to come up with such innovations.

Posted On 10/7/2008 12:47:04 PM
Radha Said:


I enjoyed reading "The telegram is dying" Very well researched, I found it very informative. Please do include more of these kind of features. They are well worth a read

Posted On 10/11/2008 6:50:32 PM
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