Letters to The Editor — January 25, 2025

Rail travel The Indian Railways have to make concerted efforts to improve passenger safety. But there is another issue: ensuring that passengers do not face situations that cause their discomfiture and endanger the safety of their belongings. Very often, one finds reserved compartments being invaded by ‘passengers’ who do not have reserved tickets. There are…

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Letters to The Editor — January 23, 2025

Hits the ground running It seems to be shock after shock. U.S. President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders are bound to have several countries on tenterhooks (“Trump declares end to U.S. citizenship by birth”, January 22). It is indisputable that Mr. Trump has every right to take whatever action he deems fit and necessary…

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Letters to The Editor — January 18, 2025

Disbanded Expectedly, on the eve of Donald Trump assuming the presidentship of the United States, high profile Hindenburg Research has announced its closure (Page 1, January 17). The short seller’s abrupt downing of its shutters is undeniably a blessing in disguise for the Adani conglomerate, which was rocked by its startling revelations. One can make…

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Letters to The Editor — January 16, 2025

Economic slowdown According to a Goldman Sachs report, India is going through a cyclical growth slowdown. It must be remembered that a slow fall in aggregate demand or recession, which India experiences at present, needs to be handled carefully. Put differently, the government should loosen its purse strings to enhance the disposable income of the…

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Letters to The Editor — January 13, 2025

Rat-hole mining The tragic loss of lives in Assam’s Dima Hasao mine disaster highlights the need for strict safety regulations. The continued reliance on dangerous rat-hole mining practices is unacceptable (Page 1, January 12). The government must prioritise the safety of miners by investing in safer extraction methods, improving the welfare of miners, and holding…

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Letters to The Editor — January 11, 2025

Diaspora, global journeys The journeys of the Indian diaspora, who are scattered across the globe, are a remarkable chapter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, to document these journeys, achievements, and contributions, is a timely reminder of the unique role Indians play in connecting nations, cultures and economies (Page 1, January…

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