Letters to Editor - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 76,391.39 -363.66NIFTY 23,869.60 -126.65CRUDEOIL 8,960.00+ 550.00GOLD 142,863.00 -2,817.00SILVER 219,272.00 -7,726.00SENSEX 76,391.39 -363.66NIFTY 23,869.60 -126.65NIFTY 23,869.60 -126.65CRUDEOIL 8,960.00+ 550.00CRUDEOIL 8,960.00+ 550.00GOLD 142,863.00 -2,817.00'; } 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 23, 2026 at 09:33 PM.Student protestsThis refers to ‘Broken system’ (July 23). It was disgusting to witness the brutality of police action against peaceful protesters, predominantly young people, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. The largely voluntary and swift turnout of protesters from various States to the national capital was an organic outburst of their frustration and discontent. The government has clearly failed to adequately address the concerns of millions of students and parents over repeated paper leaks and other systemic failures in the conduct of crucial examinations. The sordid episode serves as a cautionary signal to the establishment not to procrastinate on issues of utmost public importance.Kamal LaddhaBengaluruAviation reformsApropos, ‘Government plans aviation reforms to spur new airlines’ (July 23). India’s aviation sector is increasingly characterised by a near-duopoly, raising concerns about competition, pricing, and consumer welfare.Excessive market concentration can lead to higher airfares, limited choices, and reduced incentives for innovation and service improvement. Given aviation’s critical role in economic development and regional connectivity, policymakers must introduce reforms that encourage the entry of new airlines. Easier access to capital, rationalised taxes, improved infrastructure, and a transparent regulatory framework can foster greater competition. A more diversified aviation market would enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, improve passenger services, and support the sector’s long-term sustainable growth.N Sadhasiva ReddyBengaluruHealthcare protectionismThe US proposal to impose 100 per cent and 200 per cent tariffs on imported generic medicines by 2028 is reckless healthcare protectionism disguised as national security.India, the pharmacy of the world, exported $9.7 billion in pharmaceuticals to the US in 2025 accounting for 38 per cent of its global exports.Prioritising isolationist economics over global health cooperation is an alarming policy blunder that risks weaponising essential medicine at the ultimate cost of human life.Vijaykumar HKRaichur, KarnatakaPublished on July 23, 2026Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }