Dominant force in world cricket

India’s spectacular victory in the Champions Trophy is a testament to the team’s disciplined performance, strategic gameplay and sportsmanship. Our players showcased exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. Their unwavering spirit and commitment to excellence have made the entire nation proud. Special credit must also go to the support staff and coaches who played a vital role in shaping this success. As fans, we celebrate this glorious achievement and hope that Indian cricket continues to reach greater heights on the international stage. Let this win be a motivation for future tournaments, reinforcing India’s dominance in world cricket.

Rukma Sharma, Jalandhar

Team India all the way

India has regained the ICC Champions Trophy after over a decade. Hardik Patel and KL Rahul held their nerve in the final overs. Despite losing the toss yet again, India did well to restrict New Zealand. Later, the batters played a big role in strengthening India’s position. The later part of the game was filled with exciting moments. Winning the trophy for the third time made every Indian proud. The dream of millions of people came true through players like Varun Chakravarthy, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja. It is a big achievement for the Indian team and great entertainment for cricket fans.

Kirti Wadhawan, Kanpur

AI can make a difference

Apropos of ‘AI a heaven-sent opportunity for udta Punjab’; artificial intelligence can revolutionise Punjab’s agriculture and help curb the drug menace. While AI-driven solutions can optimise farming techniques and enhance productivity, their successful implementation hinges on adequate infrastructure, farmer education and policy support. Moreover, addressing Punjab’s drug problem requires more than just technological intervention. Social reforms, stricter law enforcement and accessible rehabilitation programmes are crucial to bring about a meaningful change. AI can be a valuable tool, but real transformation will only come through sustained human effort and strong governance.

Naresh Kumar Nijhawan, Karnal

Govt agencies at fault

Apropos of ‘Fighting drug theft’; the ‘protector’ has becomes the ‘predator’ in Punjab. That’s why government policies and programmes seem to be falling flat. Pilferage of five crore tablets of deaddiction drug buprenorphine in a year shows the failure of state agencies. Cancellation of licences of guilty private clinics is not enough. NGOs having vested interests must be rooted out of the system. Panchayats and other village-level institutions and functionaries should form clusters to work together in their areas.

Jagvinder Singh Brar, Patiala

Strike the right balance

Refer to ‘YouTube takedowns’; with India’s staggering 30 per cent share in global YouTube removals, the editorial rightly exposes the platform’s failure to curb misinformation and hate speech. YouTube must block objectionable material before uploading by enhancing AI filters. Countries like Germany and Australia have implemented stringent regulations to tackle harmful content. India must follow suit, without compromising free speech. Moreover, YouTube should delay high-risk content for review and deploy more human moderators to assess questionable videos. Ultimately, a robust collaboration with the government is imperative to strike the right balance between regulation and freedom of expression.

Chanchal S Mann, Una

Tool for grabbing eyeballs

With reference to ‘YouTube takedowns’; the profane content on social networking websites such as YouTube are often used as means to grab eyeballs. Artificial intelligence can play an important role in filtering out vulgar, inappropriate content before being posted on social media platforms. Also, the services of cyber redressal agencies can be availed. Parents must educate their children about the dos and don’ts of watching cyber content.

Neeta Nayyar, Nahan