The Tribune at Chandigarh has seen exits and transfers in recent weeks but now there is a counter narrative emerging which apprehensive staffers may not be prepared to believe. Sources say the rumour that more easing out of contract staff is on the cards is simply not true, and that that the exits were performance appraisal linked, a process that is now over. Also that performance, not cost cutting was the impetus for recent departures, because promotions in similar numbers were also given.