Letters to Editor - The Hindu BusinessLineSENSEX 82,259.24 -375.24NIFTY 25,111.45 -100.60CRUDEOIL 5,760.00+ 47.00GOLD 97,392.00 -396.00SILVER 111,910.00+ 275.00SENSEX 82,259.24 -375.24NIFTY 25,111.45 -100.60NIFTY 25,111.45 -100.60CRUDEOIL 5,760.00+ 47.00CRUDEOIL 5,760.00+ 47.00GOLD 97,392.00 -396.00'; } 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 - July 17, 2025 at 09:04 PM.No wild guesses pleaseThis refers to the news report ‘Air India fuel control switch inspections on Being 787 Fleet; no issues found’ (July 17). But something must definitely be wrong with the ‘ill fated’ AI 171 flight that crashed soon after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. Our hearts truly go to all those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. The investigating agencies must “clear the air” about the unsubstantiated stories doing the rounds.Kumar GuptPanchkula (Haryana)Space featApropos the Editorial ‘Space Craft’ (July 17), the pace with which India was put in a greater space really deserves a pat. The smiling Shukla all through his journey and at his worksite would give the GenX the confidence and encouragement to take him as a role model to become future astronauts.India has proved to the world that it is second to none. The experiments conducted under the leadership of Shukla on muscle regeneration, growth of sprouts and edible microalgae, survival of tiny aquatic organisms, and human interaction with electronic displays in microgravity would give enough inputs for the ensuing Gaganyaan mission to put three Indians aboard the spaceship.Per report, India has spent close to $70m in getting him trained which needs to be considered as an investment in the space mission. Getting such arduous tasks executed by an Indian astronaut goes to prove the confidence built and exhibited by India through its successive earlier missions such as Mangalyaan, and Chandrayaan-3.RV BaskaranPuneState apathyThis refers to the article ‘Unshackle private schools from not-for-profit rule’ (July 17). While advocating for allowing private schools to profit on commercial lines, the authors conveniently ignore the fact that it is the primary responsibility of the state to provide enough public schools with modern infrastructure to impart free, quality education to all segments of society.The indifference by the state is the underlying cause of the current huge mismatch between demand and supply of decent schools, fuelling parents’ clamour for private schools.The Constitution declares education a fundamental right. Governments must therefore prioritise free or low-cost, compulsory, and high-quality education for all children.Kamal LaddhaBengaluruPublished on July 17, 2025Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }