Letters to the Editor dated August 24, 2026 - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 77,369.11 -171.72NIFTY 24,219.05 -32.95CRUDEOIL 8,154.00 -205.00GOLD 164,520.00+ 2,082.00SILVER 247,000.00+ 403.00SENSEX 77,369.11 -171.72NIFTY 24,219.05 -32.95NIFTY 24,219.05 -32.95CRUDEOIL 8,154.00 -205.00CRUDEOIL 8,154.00 -205.00GOLD 164,520.00+ 2,082.00'; } 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 - August 24, 2026 at 09:06 PM.Tribunal reformsIt refers to the Editorial ‘Tribunal autonomy’. It is sad that this Bill was also passed without much discussion. The Tribunal Reforms Bill sought to streamline India’s tribunal system by abolishing certain appellate bodies and transferring their work to High Courts or other judicial forums.It could reduce administrative duplication, simplify the justice-delivery structure, and bring greater consistency to appeals. However, transferring cases to already overburdened High Courts may delay justice.India needs adequately staffed, specialised tribunals with transparent appointments, secure tenure, and real operational autonomy.Bal GovindNoidaHealthcare prioritiesTo miss the ‘Colour of healthcare funding’, (August 24), is feigning convenient colour blindness. The spiralling of healthcare costs is in part attributable to the legitimate profit motive of private enterprise, which unfortunately comes at the cost of hapless patients.Scientific advancements have improved treatment, but private investment will inevitably have a profit motive.It is imperative for the government to step up spending on public healthcare and ensure effective delivery to reduce the dependence on private healthcare.Jose AbrahamKottayam (Kerala)‘Mundhe’ after Sunday‘A taste of Mundhe’ (August, 24) captures the spirit of citizens. They are indeed rejoicing at the drive of the State FDA in cleaning up the eateries business including high end establishments.But one wonders what was happening before he took charge. What was the department doing all these years? It cannot be that the businesses behaved like angels then and have suddenly changed track now. We have likely been fed with stale and unsafe food all these years, even by some of the best names. It is now time for citizens to take up the baton. For example, they could ask to see the kitchen and store rooms of eateries before ordering.V VijaykumarPuneDynastic dilemmasApropos, ‘India’s Thatcher moments’, (August 24). In any equation, the resultant output depends upon its variables, which require periodic recalibration for improved outcomes.Electoral politics follows the same principle: parties must modify leadership, strategy and organisation according to changing circumstances. Dynastic parties, however, remain constrained by hereditary succession. Congress exemplifies this predicament, retaining the Gandhi family despite recurrent electoral reverses.Even Priyanka Vadra’s electoral ventures have failed to generate the anticipated transformation in State elections. Yet leadership renewal remains elusive. Conversely, the BJP possesses greater organisational flexibility, allowing leadership to change if electoral performance deteriorates.N Sadhasiva ReddyBengaluruPublished on August 24, 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 }