MyVoice: Views of our readers 1st June 2026

Keeping Telugu literature alive

With reference to the article “A bird’s-eye view of Telugu literary journey from ARASAM to VIRASAM through DIGAMBARA Poetry” (THI May 31), the evolution of Telugu literature reflects a remarkable journey of social awareness, cultural preservation, and intellectual transformation. The article brings out how literature moved from romantic idealism to realism, dissent, existential inquiry, and revolutionary engagement, while responding to the aspirations and struggles of society. The successive phases of Bhava Kavitha, ARASAM, DIGAMBARA poetry, and VIRASAM opened new avenues for creative expression. Progressive writers stepped up efforts to speak for the marginalised, broke away from literary conventions, and brought out issues of inequality, oppression, and social justice. As literature reached out to common people and stood up for democratic values, many considered it a part of their household because it reflected their experiences, emotions, and everyday concerns. To carry forward this rich legacy, the younger generation must take up reading Telugu classics, look into the works of progressive writers, and participate in literary forums. Educational institutions should set up reading clubs, cultural festivals, and digital archives to bring literature closer to youth. Communities must also come together to pass on local stories, traditions, and linguistic heritage. Such efforts can keep Telugu literature alive, broaden its exposure, and help promote the culture and traditions of the region for future generations.

Raju Kolluru,Kakinada

Need for another ‘White Revolution’

To mark the June 1 Milk Day, it would be good to spread awareness about the benefits of taking milk every day. We have been told by our teachers and elders since our childhood that milk contains all the nutrients of every other food item. Milk is the life source, the magic of which is matchless. Though India is the top producer of milk in the world, it does not figure among the top 10 in its individual consumption. It is time for another ‘White Revolution’ so that people can take to heavier consumption of this vital nutrient.

M Chandrasekhar,Kadapa

Keep a tab on insurance service providers

The Hans India has done well by alerting authorities with its ‘IRDAI must monitor inept insurance firms’ letter. Now-a-days many insurance policy holders are put to a lot of inconvenience and hardships even after paying huge amounts, a major part of their hard savings, every year in the form of premium. The regulatory authority should interfere and monitor the health insurance service providers. The authorities should remember that a policy holder won’t go for an emergency brain or accident or other surgery to make a false claim. If the insurance firm deems it fit, it must seek a reduced penalty instead of rejecting the claims.

Murali Mohan Rao S KA by email

A deficient monsoon is cause for worry

The India Meteorological Department’s forecast that the upcoming southwest monsoon this year could be 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA) has come as a disheartening piece of news for a host of reasons. The IMD attributes this to El Nono, a set of changes in the weather system near the coast of northern Peru and Ecuador that happens every few years. The Indian Ocean Dipole, a climatic phenomenon characterized by irregular oscillation of sea surface temperatures that alter wind and rain patterns and the Madden-Julian Oscillation are contributing factors. The predicted shortfall in rainfall has raised the spectre of a drought-like situation. Obviously, the ‘below normal’ monsoon will hit the agriculture sector the hardest and decrease agricultural production and worsen the plight of farmers. It depresses us to think of having a double whammy of high fuel and fertilizer prices and insufficient monsoon rainfall. A weak monsoon at a time when the prospect of an economic crisis due to other causes is looming large will trouble our minds with a gloomy picture of the country’s economic future.

G David Milton,Maruthancode (TN)CUET hiccups

Apropos “Tech glitch delays CUE-UG exam” (May 31). Any examination involves preparation, anxiety or stress, performance and results. Students who take up examinations must endure these factors. However, arriving at the examination centre and completing the biometric registration but unable to write the examination is highly demoralising. The 3,765 students who returned without taking the CUET examination due to technical glitches must be deeply disappointed despite the National Testing Agency (NTA) announcing a re-test for the affected students. The NTA should see that the examination hiccups affecting the students will never recur.

S Sankaranarayanan,Chennai-40