Letters to Editor - The Hindu BusinessLineSENSEX 82,029.98 -297.07NIFTY 25,145.50 -81.85CRUDEOIL 5,189.00 -114.00GOLD 125,900.00+ 1,271.00SILVER 158,181.00+ 3,536.00SENSEX 82,029.98 -297.07NIFTY 25,145.50 -81.85NIFTY 25,145.50 -81.85CRUDEOIL 5,189.00 -114.00CRUDEOIL 5,189.00 -114.00GOLD 125,900.00+ 1,271.00'; } 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 - October 14, 2025 at 09:00 PM.Waste-to-road techApropos ‘Municipal waste to be used to build roads by 2027, says Nitin Gadkari’ (October 14), India’s innovative use of municipal waste in road construction is setting a new benchmark for sustainable infrastructure. By mixing shredded plastic and non-recyclable materials with bitumen, engineers are building stronger, more water-resistant, and longer-lasting roads. This eco-friendly approach not only reduces construction costs but also helps tackle the growing problem of urban waste. The waste-to-road technology embodies the spirit of a circular economy, cutting pollution, reducing landfill pressure, and paving the path toward a cleaner, greener, and more resilient India.N Sadhasiva ReddyBengaluruIndia-EU consensusApropos ‘Creating balance in India-EU FTA’ (October 14), the key reasons for the long delay in striking consonance in the Broad based Trade and Investment Agreement between India and the EU are disagreements over market access for specific goods and differing views on non-tariff barriers such as climate regulation and services and labour mobility. The EU’s proposal to impose tax on carbon-intensive imports will hinder labour-intensive exports from India.NR NagarajanSivakasi, TNThe cost of warThis refers to the editorial ‘The rise of hope’ (October 14). It is a moment of immense relief that the three-year conflict between Israel and Hamas has finally come to an end, following decisive diplomatic intervention by the US. War is often justified in the language of strategy and national interest, but behind every justification there is a human cost that cannot be measured in numbers or territory captured.The lives lost are the true, uncompensated cost of war — a reality some world leaders still refuse to acknowledge.S LakshminarayananPuvanur, TNEPFO withdrawalsApropos ‘EPFO relaxes norms, early withdrawals up to 100% allowed’ (October 14), there has been all-round relaxation of conditions for early withdrawal from the EPF account. This may at first seem favourable to EPF subscribers. But one must remember that EPF is a retirement safety net designed to meet the financial needs of subscribers. Frequent, easy withdrawals will only diminish the corpus and deny benefits of compounding to subscribers. In today’s scenario, subscribers may be misled into making withdrawals and investing proceeds in other capital market instruments. This could turn out to be rather dangerous given the risks inherent in capital markets.V VijaykumarPunePublished on October 14, 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 }