Time for world to unite

Apropos of ‘A throwback to the age of monsters’; in the backdrop of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, where tens of thousands of lives have been lost, it is time for the world to wake up and stand united against wars. Any escalation for long can lead to a nuclear trigger that will push humans back to the Stone Age. The world must work together as one unit to ensure complete nuclear disarmament. How can this important issue be addressed effectively? This Urdu couplet sums up the crisis, ‘chand par baad mein jaana jahan vaalo, pehle dharti pe to chalne ka saliqa seekho’.

Simi Gandhi, Ferozepur

Justice hostage to rich criminals

Refer to ‘Out of reach’; the editorial rightly exposes the glaring injustice in handling economic offenders. Fugitives like Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya exploit loopholes in the legal system of foreign countries and their expected standards of human rights. However, in stark contrast, ordinary undertrials languish in overcrowded jails in India. The government along with the authorities concerned must ensure that such offenders are not able to escape in the first place. Without strong border vigilance, proactive legal measures and timely action, justice will remain hostage. The government must treat rich and poor criminals alike to uphold justice.

Chanchal S Mann, Una

Hockey team’s winning streak

Refer to ‘Hockey heroes’; the Indian men’s hockey team won back-to-back Olympic bronze medals in 2021 and 2024, besides the Asian Games gold and the Asian Champions Trophy. The team has now won the Asia Cup after a wait of eight years. The retirement of legends like PR Sreejesh and Lalit Kumar Upadhyay did create a vacuum, but players like Abhishek Nain, Sukhjeet Singh and Sanjay are trying to fill in their big boots. The junior World Cup is a few months away and the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in November will be a prelude to the World Cup as top teams like Belgium and Germany will participate.

Bal Govind, Noida

Youngsters taking game ahead

With reference to ‘Hockey heroes’; though cricket has elicited more interest, the revival of hockey over the years can’t be ignored. India winning the Asia Cup has again underscored the resurgence of the game in the country. Under head coach Craig Fulton’s guidance and Harmanpreet Singh’s leadership, the players have shown world-class skills. It is heartening to see that youngsters are taking the sport to new heights. This victory shows how far India has come after decades of hard work and attempts at regaining glory of yesteryear. The all-important question is: Will such wins translate into an Olympic gold or a World Cup title?

PL Singh, by mail

A testament to hard work

By defeating South Korea 4-1 in the Asia Cup final, the Indian men’s hockey team not only regained the prestigious title after eight long years but also qualified for the 2026 World Cup. This victory is a testament to the hard work, dedication and fighting spirit of our players and coaching staff. It also heralds a renaissance in hockey, a sport that has given the nation countless moments of glory in the past. The win is even more special as it came on home soil, lifting the spirit of hockey lovers across the country.

Rukma Sharma, Jalandhar

No flood relief for urbanites

Refer to ‘Saini: Rs 3.26 cr sanctioned as reserve fund for districts’; most of the relief measures announced by the Haryana Chief Minister are meant for rural folk and farmers. No relief has been announced for urbanites whose houses, shops and industrial units got inundated with floodwater. The e-Kshatipurti portal is deceptive and superficial exemplifying ‘all show and no substance’. Only farmers are going to benefit from it, not urban flood victims. A similar portal was launched by the Haryana government after the 2023 floods. It proved to be of no help as conditions for availing compensations were too harsh and unrealistic to fulfil.

Vinay Kumar Malhotra, Ambala Cantt