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    Here's a summary of the provided letters: * **Tourism in Sissu:** Unruly tourists are polluting and damaging the environment; authorities need to take action and provide more bins. * **Poverty & Inequality:** While poverty has decreased, the wealth gap is widening; free ration programs need review. * **Poverty Reduction:** Government schemes have helped reduce poverty, but wealth inequality remains a concern. * **India-Pakistan Policy:** India's current policy is justified, and self-reliance is key. * **J&K:** Restoring statehood would gain support in J&K. * **Manipur:** Manipur faces ongoing violence, government neglect, and potential external threats. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    Kashmir's railway link signifies development and strategic importance, with calls for statehood restoration and increased tourism. Changing school instruction mediums to English is suggested in Himachal Pradesh. Punjab needs special assistance to address economic issues. India faces 'hidden hunger' from nutritional deficiencies despite food security. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    * **Cricket Mania:** A reader blames cricket's popularity, fueled by media and corporations, for the Bengaluru stampede, arguing it hinders India's sporting potential. * **Crowd Management:** Another letter emphasizes the need for improved crowd control at public events, particularly cricket celebrations, to ensure fan safety. * **Governmental responsibility:** A writer holds the state government and cricket association accountable for the stampede, highlighting the need for modern crowd control methods. * **Judicial ethics:** Letters discuss the Chief Justice's stance on post-retirement government jobs for judges and propose cooling-off periods to maintain judicial integrity. * **Caste Census:** One letter supports the inclusion of caste enumeration in the census but warns of potential social divisions and the need for careful execution. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    This article discusses three main themes: the importance of rare earth elements (REEs) and India's need to develop its resources, strained Indo-Canadian relations, and the tragic Bengaluru stampede and the need for improved crowd management. **Rare Earth Elements:** The article highlights the strategic importance of REEs for modern technology and the dominance of China in their production. It urges India to liberalize mining, attract investment, and adopt eco-friendly practices to achieve self-reliance and reduce trade deficits. **Indo-Canadian Relations:** The article expresses concern over the deteriorating relationship between India and Canada, citing the exclusion of India from the G7 summit as a sign of strained ties. This raises questions about India's foreign policy in a shifting geopolitical landscape. **Bengaluru Stampede:** The article condemns the tragic stampede at the RCB victory celebration, attributing it to poor planning, negligence, and a lack of coordination. It emphasizes the need for better crowd management, accountability, and learning from past incidents to prevent similar disasters. The article notes a recurring pattern of such tragedies due to insufficient preparation. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    Here's a summary of the provided articles: The articles touch upon diverse topics, including space exploration, literacy in India, the social responsibility of professionals, infrastructure development in Jammu & Kashmir, and judicial impeachment. Key highlights include: * **Space Agriculture:** Two letters celebrate India's advancements in space agriculture, particularly focusing on Group Captain Shukla's mission to study the impact of microgravity on food crops. This is seen as a crucial step for future long-duration space travel and potential extraterrestrial settlements, highlighting the collaborative efforts of ISRO, the Department of Biotechnology, and NASA. * **Literacy in India:** One letter acknowledges India's progress in literacy but emphasizes the persistence of disparities, especially concerning gender bias and the urban-rural divide. It points out that societal stereotypes and economic factors are major roadblocks to achieving universal literacy. * **Social Duty of Professionals:** A letter commends doctors who fulfill their social duty by educating the public about health issues. It expresses concern about the trend of some professionals prioritizing financial gain over social service. * **Kashmir Railway Link:** An article highlights the upcoming inauguration of a railway link in Kashmir, seen as a significant milestone in infrastructure development. The project, initiated decades ago, is expected to boost trade and tourism, improving accessibility to the region. * **Judicial Impeachment:** A letter discusses the impeachment proceedings against a High Court judge, noting the rarity and complexity of the process in India. It mentions the difficulty of achieving the required political consensus for successful impeachment.(This summary is generated via AI.)

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    Refer to ‘Academic freedom shrinking in a climate of fear’; Prof Mahmudabad was arrested under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita by the Haryana Police for allegedly endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of the country, even though his...

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    With reference to ‘More misses than hits for Congress’; while I concur with the writer’s broader view that the Congress has a mountain to climb to re-establish itself as a credible national alternative, I respectfully disagree with his criticism of...

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    Apropos of ‘BJP’s baffling silence in Ludhiana West’ (The Great Game); Delhi-based political parties have been playing games in Punjab, but they have failed. The ruling party in the state is being dictated by its political masters in the Capital....

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    Apropos of ‘A professor and a draconian law’; the arrest of Professor Mahmudabad under Section 152 of the BNS reflects a disturbing trend to criminalise dissent. His Facebook post was a thoughtful critique, urging secularism and lawful governance. However, the...

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    Refer to ‘Research reels under US fund squeeze’; one of the reasons for the growth of science and technology in the US after World War II was the migration of talented scientists from Europe. If the policies of the Trump...

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    Refer to ‘Will AI ever understand quantum mechanics’; the article rightly observes that AI lacks feelings, awareness and consciousness — traits that are vital to know the quantum world. However, the writer has acknowledged that AI now performs tasks like...

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    Refer to ‘Trump’s remittance tax may hit India’s realty’; the proposed tax would discourage remittances to India, which could result in low foreign exchange inflows as NRIs, including green card holders, may find it costly to send money back to...

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    Apropos of ‘Lok raj without lok laj is a hollow democracy’; the words of wisdom of late Devi Lal, ‘Lok raj lok laj se chalta hai’, deserve attention of politicians, both in power and in the Opposition. Political leaders must...

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    Apropos of ‘A question of grace, timing’ (The Great Game); why should Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, not ask pertinent questions concerning national security? His posers regarding America’s purported role in the ceasefire deserve candid...

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    With reference to ‘India must cash in on its economic edge’; India’s economic resilience amid global headwinds is noteworthy but underscores the need for caution. Escalating cross-border tensions risk derailing growth. Stability is non-negotiable for sustained progress. To counter oil...

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    Refer to ‘Toppers & losers: What our education system has got wrong’; Noam Chomsky once said, “Education should empower us to question, not just conform”. Let us nurture thinkers, not just scorers. Only an inclusive, meaningful education system can unlock...

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    Apropos of ‘The nuclear bogey is here to stay’; the clouds of a nuclear conflict that loom over the India-Pakistan conflict are for real. Despite the ceasefire, the risk of escalation remains and cannot be ignored. India’s firm stance against...

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    Apropos of ‘Silent Service stood tall in Operation Sindoor’; the Indian Navy’s superiority over Pakistan is a powerful deterrent, which should be reinforced with enhancements in combat capability. Though upgradation is an ongoing process, the proposed acquisition of 26 Rafale...

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    Refer to ‘Three morals and a Trump story’ (The Great Game); Donald Trump’s theatrics — claiming credit for defusing India-Pakistan tensions — reveal more about his vanity than geopolitics. India’s dialogue with Afghanistan’s Taliban, despite its transgressions, underscores realpolitik. New...

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    Refer to ‘Plug the chinks in our cyber armour’; India faced a surge in cyberattacks targeting key institutions during the standoff with Pakistan. Many strategic devices still rely on Chinese components with hidden software that could enable surveillance or sabotage....

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    Pakistan lacks credibility Apropos of ‘No going back from the new normal’; India is right in calling Pakistan’s bluff of using nuclear weapons. When two countries permanently at loggerheads are nuclear powers, such a threat makes no sense. Pakistan can...

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    Refer to ‘PM’s firm message’; the editorial aptly highlights the shift in India’s counter-terror doctrine, with Op Sindoor delivering a bold, precise and morally restrained response, signalling that trade and talks will no longer coexist with terror. However, the undue...

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    Refer to ‘Trump card’; though the India-Pak ceasefire saw Trump’s involvement, it also shows the US’s new approach to its foreign policy. Trump believes that deals can be done with anyone, if they are in the interest of the US....

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    Refer to ‘Will Asim Munir fall in line’ (The Great Game); the incisive piece rightly lays bare the dangerous duplicity of Pak army chief Gen Munir’s stubborn adherence to the Kashmir narrative, which is less about principle and more about...

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    India’s robust air defence systems, including the L-70 guns, the S-400 missile shield (nicknamed Sudarshan Chakra) and the indigenous Akashteer system, India’s version of the ‘Iron Dome’, have effectively neutralised repeated Pakistani attempts to target strategic assets. Despite receiving reinforcements...

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    Operation Sindoor stands as a landmark in India’s fight against terror. In the hours before dawn on May 7, justice descended — swift, precise and resolute. And in a gesture as symbolic as it was strategic, two Indian women officers...

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    Refer to ‘How Nehru viewed role of governors’; the governor’s role in a state is the same as that of the President at the Centre. In a state, the real power lies in the hands of the chief minister and...

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    The Indian security forces need to be commended for carrying out Operation Sindoor by launching military strikes with precision on terror infrastructure existing across the border under Pakistan’s patronage. No international body or country will come forward to save us...

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