Prioritise home-cooked meals

With reference to ‘Oils, fats, and the obesity challenge’; processed food and drinks have replaced fresh fruits and vegetables in our daily diet. As a result, the essential antioxidants and nutrients that were once a vital part of our meals are now missing. One of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain good health is to prioritise home-cooked meals and incorporate more physical activity into our routine. Parents play a crucial role in shaping the eating habits of their children. Unfortunately, many parents themselves prefer easily available fast food. By making mindful choices in our daily lives, we can ensure a healthier future for ourselves and the generations to come.

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Suber Singh Parihar, Nadaun

Raise awareness about obesity

With reference to ‘Oils, fats and the obesity challenge’; if we are serious about curbing the ever-increasing obesity epidemic, we need to focus primarily on unhealthy food habits and lack of physical activity. Unless the government supplements the PM’s anti-obesity drive with a war against unhealthy foods, all efforts will remain futile. Effective educational campaigns will have to be carried out by the government, resident welfare associations and NGOs to increase awareness about the risk factors of obesity.

Vitull K Gupta, Bathinda

Leader in disinformation

With reference to ‘The joke’s on us’; India’s struggle with disinformation has reached alarming levels, earning it the top spot worldwide in this ignominious category. Indians seem to be consuming fake news as a form of entertainment. The widespread dissemination of misinformation in India can be attributed to several factors, including the country’s massive online user base, with over 830 million active Internet users. The Indian government has taken some steps to curb misinformation, including issuing advisories and proposing new IT rules. However, these measures are insufficient and more stringent laws and regulations are needed to tackle this complex issue.

Capt Amar Jeet (Retd), Kharar

Falling standard of education

Apropos of ‘Missing teachers’; scrapping 5,313 teaching posts in the name of rationalisation in a state that faces a shortage of teachers and rising unemployment is not a practical decision. There are three important reasons for the declining standards of education. First, engaging teachers for non-academic activities such as elections and census duties; second, abolishing board exams for classes V and VIII; third, frequent transfers of teachers. The Haryana government must address these issues.

Vinay Kumar Malhotra, Ambala

Pak should reach out to India

Refer to ‘The heavy price of Pakistan’s military obsession’; Pakistan’s worsening economic crisis underscores the need for its military establishment to respect democratic norms and cede control to civilian institutions. The military’s dominance has long overshadowed the country’s democratic potential, stalling its progress. Also, Pakistan’s democratic leadership must acknowledge that China’s financial support is not without strategic interests. At this pivotal moment, extending a hand of friendship to India could resolve many of its problems. Strengthening democratic institutions will empower Pakistan to foster stability, prosperity and favourable geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Vijay Kumar Katial, by mail

Give farmers a hearing

With reference to ‘Punjab cracks down on farmers, detains 950 on eve of UT march’; India is an agrarian economy and it’s important that our farmers are prosperous and happy. On the contrary, the majority of them are poor and debt-ridden. They work hard in their fields but sometimes their crops get ruined due to the vagaries of weather. They get little help from the government. There is no framework of rules and laws to help them. Farmers are the backbone of any nation. If they are financially sound, the demand for commodities produced in secondary sectors will automatically rise, leading to the overall development of the nation. They should be given a considerate hearing.

Ramesh Gupta, Narwana