Leadership role in BRICS
Refer to ‘India veers back to the Global South’; New Delhi’s renewed focus on the Global South through BRICS highlights its strategy to lead emerging economies. By advocating for a multipolar world, development equity and institutional reform, India is reinforcing its role as a bridge between the developed and developing worlds. BRICS offers a platform to strengthen ties with Africa, Latin America and Asia. India should become the bridge between developing countries by setting agendas and promoting inclusive global governance. The conflicting interests within BRICS should be balanced out and cooperation through trade, technology and diplomacy should increase in the Global South.
Sikandar Bansal, Shimla
Uplift Punjab economically
With reference to ‘Guns and gore’; the day-light murders of businessmen, singers, players and other prominent persons lay bare the precarious law and order situation in Punjab. The source of the problem lies in the decades-long economic downturn, which ultimately led to socio-cultural distortions in the state. Politicians too have used gang leaders as a shield to cover their misdeeds. The ultimate resolution of the problem lies in socio-economic development of the state, where the youth need to be skilled through educational courses and employed appropriately. Intervention from the civil society is also required to stall the growing crime rate.
Jaskaran Singh, Phagwara
Need-driven living essential
Apropos of ‘Guns and gore’; the roots of this crisis lies in aspirations driven by greed rather than need. Needonomics (economics of needs) grounded in ethical economics and contentment-based living offers a sustainable solution. It teaches that human welfare lies not in having more, but in reducing the needs and fulfilling them mindfully. A need-driven approach is essential. Schools must promote value education based on ethics and mindful living. The government must focus on employment-linked skills for the youth. Panchayats, teachers and civil society should play a prominent role.
MM Goel, Kurukshetra
Historic high in Birmingham
With reference to ‘Well played’; Team India’s iconic Test triumph at Edgbaston deserves more than mere appreciation. Under the calm leadership of 25-year-old Shubman Gill, India finally conquered one of the most nightmarish pitches. This win was all the more significant, given the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and India’s shocking defeat in the series opener. The composed, high-quality cricket displayed by the young Indian side was a collective effort, marked by many standout individual performances. Levelling the series, the Gill-Gambhir captain-coach duo now heads to Lord’s carrying momentum, belief and a clear mission: to wrest control of the five-Test Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Rohan Mahajan, Udhampur (J&K)
Good momentum for Lord’s
Refer to ‘Well played’; Team India has breached Edgbaston in style. Shubman Gill became the youngest Indian captain to win a Test match overseas. Scoring 430 runs in both innings, Gill has the second-highest aggregate of runs in a single Test. Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj also deserve plaudits for their super spells in the innings, not letting Jasprit Bumrah’s absence impact wicket-taking. Their collective form augurs well for India. The victory at Edgbaston has given India a good momentum for the next match at Lord’s.
SS Paul, Nadia (WB)
Increase military strength
Refer to ‘Op Sindoor exposes strategic gaps in foreign policy’; India is not getting support from other countries against Pak-sponsored terrorism. The Indian armed forces have limited military provisions to contain the joint threat from China, Pakistan and Bangladesh. NATO countries have been asked to double the military expenditure. China is spending 12 times more on military than India. To purchase peace, we need to strengthen our borders by allocating 5 per cent of GDP instead of 2 per cent to defence, increasing the military personnel strength and upgrading border infrastructure and deployment.
Ashok Kumar Goel, Panchkula
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