MyVoice: Views of our readers 02nd June 2026

A healthy initiative by hmtv

One should appreciate hmtv’s initiative to conduct a three-day organic mela in Hyderabad over the weekend. It was a good augury that it was dedicated to spreading awareness about the benefits of organic products and inviting politicians, artists, patrons and users of organic products. The mela highlighted the importance of organic fruits and vegetables as also handloom and handcrafted products.

Organisers stressing the importance of home food over online and hotel food that are less hygienic needs to be patted. conditions. Further modern food styles can enhance the taste but not promote health given that even youngsters are now vulnerable to hypertension, diabetics and cancer. Hmtv’s move will prove beneficial not only to food enthusiasts but also farmers who cultivate organic crops.

Pratapa Reddy Yaramala, Tiruvuru (AP)

A red-letter day for cricket

Apropos “Kohli’s Red Revolution on” (THI June 1). Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) consecutive IPL triumphs mark a defining chapter in the team’s evolution from promise, potential to dominance. Virat Kohli’s relentless drive has turned RCB into a symbol of discipline and belief, proving that persistence pays off when passion meets precision.

This victory is not just about cricket - it reflects Bengaluru’s spirit of innovation and resilience. The team’s unity and strategic brilliance show how excellence is built through teamwork, not individual glory. RCB’s success should inspire young athletes to pursue mastery with patience and purpose. In sport, as in life, true revolutions begin when confidence meets consistency.

K Chidanand Kumar, Bengaluru

Govt must mandate health checkups

Apropos of ‘India’s expanding waistline demands a multi-pronged response’ (THI June 1). India is up against ‘a battle of the bulge’. South Asians, including Indians, are prone to the Metabolic X syndrome, characterized by abdominal obesity (large waistline), high triglycerides, low HDL (good Cholesterol), hypertension, and high diabetes, together contributing to cardiovascular entities like stroke and heart attacks in younger age.

To counter this, the government must adopt and encourage measures like spreading awareness about healthy diet and physical activity and insist that workplaces and educational institutions must conduct regular health checkups.

Dr George Jacob, Kochi

Subsidising nutritious food is a viable option

This refers to “India’s expanding waistline demands a multi-pronged response”. It rightly identifies obesity as a serious and growing public health concern. The rise in high blood sugar levels among men and women across age groups reflects a structural problem, and not merely an individual choice. Processed food marketing targeted at children and adolescents deserves stricter regulation.

Subsidising nutritious food, investing in physical infrastructure in smaller towns and ensuring that primary health centres are genuinely equipped for early metabolic screening would make a tangible difference. Awareness campaigns alone will not shift behaviour unless the environment itself makes healthier choices more accessible and affordable.

S M Jeeva, Chennai-32

Coordinated efforts can work wonders

The rise in obesity cases across India is not just a health concern but a warning about lifestyle imbalance. Urbanisation, processed food habits and sedentary routines have quietly reshaped the nation’s health profile.

Tackling this crisis demands coordinated action through education, urban planning and accessible healthcare. Schools, workplaces and communities must promote balanced diets and physical activity as part of daily life. Government initiatives should focus on preventive care and affordable screening for metabolic disorders.

Babu Crishna, Bengaluru-560051

Transparent education policy needed

The article on examination irregularities exposes a crisis that extends beyond administrative lapses. Ironically, just days ago, I had argued that MBBS admissions should rely more on Class 12 marks instead of another stressful entrance examination. Now even board examinations appear riddled with discrepancies, technical glitches and questionable evaluation practices.

God help students navigating such uncertainty. Education policy cannot become a laboratory for poorly implemented digital experiments. Careers and mental health are at stake. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must urgently restore transparency, accountability and credibility in examinations before public trust in the system erodes further.

Harsh Pawaria, Rohtak