India’s top B-schools are navigating challenging times, grappling with issues such as low salaries and concerns over students misusing AI (‘Course correction’, November 17). However, there is a way forward, and these institutions are well-equipped to find a solution.
With our economy poised for tremendous growth, B-schools must align with this trajectory, embrace innovation, and move ahead with supreme confidence. By doing all that, they can empower students to excel and contribute to the further progress of the nation.
P.P. Tyagi,
On email.
India is home to some of the best business schools in the world, shaping students into exceptional managers and entrepreneurs. It is undeniable that the country has a wealth of brilliant minds.
To stay relevant and effective, faculty at business schools should actively engage with industry leaders and veterans. This collaboration would enable them to regularly update the curriculum, ensuring that students are better equipped to meet the demands of a dynamic business environment.
Gaurav Kapur,
On email.
Marketing technology, after all, aims for instant results. AI is beneficial—provided it does not render us jobless. Just as children must first learn the alphabet before pursuing a PhD., foundations are so very essential for any type of progress. While technology saves us hours, it can also waste valuable moments in seconds. Puzzles often find solutions, but debates rarely capture widespread attention. No matter what we become, the basics remain fundamental.
Anthony S.J.,
On email.
Prevent chaos
It is no secret that Pakistan provides covert support to Khalistan terrorists, whose extensive network span continents (‘Return of the native’, November 17). This backing has emboldened these individuals, making it a formidable challenge for Indian authorities to track them down. With limited cooperation from nations like Canada, the task has become even more arduous. However, it is imperative for India to apprehend these elements to prevent potential chaos within the country.
While the mission is undoubtedly challenging, India must undertake it decisively on its own terms.
Shweta Chaudhary,
On email.
AIADMK is in trouble
The AIADMK has lost much of its sheen, credibility, and popularity among the masses (‘Leadership vacuum’, November 17). It is now at risk of losing its status as the principal opposition party. It is disheartening to see a party founded by the late M.G. Ramachandran, and nurtured by J. Jayalalithaa, witnessing such a steep decline.
The party’s failure to adopt an inclusive approach, particularly in continuing its alliance with the BJP, has further alienated its support base. Meanwhile, the rise of actor Vijay’s political party threatens to siphon off a significant portion of the AIADMK’s vote share.
R.V. Baskaran,
On email.
Badenoch’s prominent role
After a disastrous general election result in the UK, Kemi Badenoch made history as the first black woman to lead Britain’s Conservative Party (‘Sound bite’, November 17). Badenoch is expected to be a key contender for prime minister in the next general elections, scheduled for 2029.
Previously serving as business and trade secretary, Badenoch played a prominent role in Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India. She has acknowledged blocking the FTA over demands for increased visa quotas. The negotiations aim to significantly boost the GBP 38.1 billion annual bilateral trade partnership.
Vandana Chopra,
On email.
Different take
For once, Shashi Tharoor has refrained from indulging in his usual linguistic pyrotechnics while writing the article on ancient Indian wisdom (‘Last word’, November 17).
Suryaprakasam Prabhala,
On email.
It is hard to ignore the underlying bias in Tharoor’s analysis. I may not be fully aware of what the author [William Dalrymple] has mentioned in his latest book, The Golden Road, but Tharoor seems eager to remind us that what Dalrymple says is sufficient to make India proud—implying that we should abandon any sense of national pride simply because our ancient texts already describe such achievements in meticulous details.
Tharoor’s column should have focused solely on reviewing the book without introducing unwarranted commentary, which hints at a questionable agenda. It appears that Tharoor has readily accepted Dalrymple’s perspective because he is a westerner, subtly suggesting that we should not expect anything more than what he has written.
Ajay Kumar Jha,
On email.
Filled me with joy
Nepoleon Duraisamy is a wonderful man and a devoted father who goes to great lengths for his family (‘People’, November 17). Seeing the picture from his son Dhanoosh’s wedding filled me with joy. May God bless Nepoleon and his family abundantly.
R. Sairam,
On email.
Disruption in store
Donald Trump’s victory could significantly impact the global economy by reigniting trade tensions, particularly with China, through the potential reintroduction of tariffs and a renewed focus on domestic manufacturing (‘Tied and tested’, November 3). Such moves may disrupt global supply chains and raise business costs.
His stance on climate change might further divide expanded fossil fuel production, reshaping global energy markets and undermining international climate initiatives. Not just that, his “America First”policy could strain relationships with traditional allies, leading to shifts in trade, investment and defence dynamics across the world.
Narayanan Kizhumundayur,
On email.