Letters to the Editor dated July 30, 2026 - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 77,928.15+ 273.55NIFTY 24,317.15+ 66.95CRUDEOIL 8,071.00 -43.00GOLD 142,951.00+ 1,170.00SILVER 219,209.00+ 1,730.00SENSEX 77,928.15+ 273.55NIFTY 24,317.15+ 66.95NIFTY 24,317.15+ 66.95CRUDEOIL 8,071.00 -43.00CRUDEOIL 8,071.00 -43.00GOLD 142,951.00+ 1,170.00'; } 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 30, 2026 at 09:28 PM.Youth discontentThis refers to ‘What CJP protests show’ (July 30). It was their pent-up frustration with the government’s continued failure to address their legitimate grievances that forced lakhs of students to mobilise in Delhi to press their demands.Today’s youth are deeply wary of the intensifying job crisis amid fiercely competitive higher education, and of a perceptible decline in the country’s fundamental ethos.If only the government had listened earlier to assuage their anger, the nation would have been spared avoidable and costly disruptions. Both civil society, including students, has to be vigilant and assertive in defending their rights, and the State has to be highly responsive, for a healthy nation.Kamal LaddhaBengaluruTough lawApropos ‘LS passes anti-paper leak Bill proposing punitive punishment’ (July 30), the NEET-UG paper leak triggered nationwide outrage and compelled the Centre to enact the Public Examinations Bill, 2026 with stringent punishments and hefty fines.The proposed law is expected to act as a strong deterrent against examination fraud. Had its provisions been applicable retrospectively, bringing all those accused in the NEET-UG paper leak under its ambit could have sent a far stronger message. Such a course would arguably have been more effective in reinforcing public confidence in the integrity of competitive examinations.PV PrakashMumbaiEthanol worriesThis refers to “Ethanol push can deepen water woes” (July 30).The writer has well analysed and highlighted the impending serious consequences on excess usage of ground water for producing a large number of water guzzling crops such as Paddy and Sugarcane for ethanol production.Recycling of used water by distilleries, large scale adoption of micro irrigation and diversification of less water consuming crops are the best possible ways to reduce groundwater consumption. However, there must be an equal push from the government side through policy incentives and aggressive campaigns on adoption and implementation of water conserving techniques for all crops.India must emulate the practices of some African nations that treat water resources as public property and where licences are needed to dig borewells.RV BaskaranPunePublished on July 30, 2026Sign 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 }