Letters to Editor - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 84,818.13+ 426.86NIFTY 25,898.55+ 140.55CRUDEOIL 5,188.00 -54.00GOLD 131,108.00+ 1,312.00SILVER 194,612.00+ 5,877.00SENSEX 84,818.13+ 426.86NIFTY 25,898.55+ 140.55NIFTY 25,898.55+ 140.55CRUDEOIL 5,188.00 -54.00CRUDEOIL 5,188.00 -54.00GOLD 131,108.00+ 1,312.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Updated - December 11, 2025 at 09:11 PM.Mineral priority planThis refers to ‘Critical differences’ (December 11). India’s critical minerals strategy needs sharper focus because risks differ across all 30 minerals. Treating all minerals the same slows action, especially where China controls refining of rare earths and other energy critical materials. Real progress comes when we first identify high-risk minerals. These include rare earths, lithium, cobalt, and graphite, which are crucial for magnets, batteries, and clean energy technologies. Addressing gaps in refining reduces import dependence. Science-based criteria can set firm tiers and help refine rare earths effectively. India must direct capital, technology, and partnerships to these minerals first. This tiered approach builds capacity faster and strengthens self-reliance in critical minerals.S BalasubramaniyanVillupuram, TNUS’ security strategyThe United States’ newly released National Security Strategy marks a clear break from the internationalist policies that guided Washington after 1945. One significant shift is the elevation of the Western Hemisphere, with the US treating dominance in Latin America and the Caribbean as central to its security. At the same time, it appears to be moving away from the pursuit of global hegemony and the earlier belief that it must intervene in conflicts across the world.This change reflects a recognition of the limits of American power and a willingness to accept greater diversity in international affairs. As the US adopts a less interventionist stance, countries will need to recalibrate their engagement. For India, strong regional leadership combined with broader partnerships with Europe, Russia and Japan will help create more favourable terms for dealing with the evolving American approach.M JeyaramSholavandan, TNWorkers in AI worldIt refers to ‘Embed worker inputs while deploying AI’ (December 11). Nothing could be worse for the workers as well as companies when workers hear about AI and automation through rumours rather than direct from the horse’s mouth. Workers are the most critical stakeholders and their valuable inputs on creating an AI framework can only help their companies in the long run as theoretical models will find their limitations sooner than later. Unions, on their part, will have to show willingness to be part of this AI transformation. Union officials will have to look at AI as a tool to progress rather than a threat to end their employment.Bal GovindNoidaPublished on December 11, 2025Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }