Talent Hunted

Woeful lack of infrastructure led to the infamous 'Fame Gurukul' disaster at the Science City, Kolkata premises on May 6. The organisers should have arranged for registration of the candidates well in advance to avoid the mockery of hopes. The enormous potential for instant fame, and the huge prize amount going with such 'talent hunts' naturally allure hopefuls, young and old, in huge numbers, and glaring loopholes in event management provide ample scope for vandalism to creep in and rule the roost only to dash properties and hopes alike. Going by the hysteria over 'Indian Idol', the organisers, Sony Entertainment Television, should have been able to estimate its own reach and appeal. The government should step in and judge the credibility of such 'talent hunts'.