Punish the culprits
With reference to the Editorial “Killer syrup” (October 9), the irresponsible misuse of DEC component, the toxic substance, beyond the permitted levels in the cough syrups by the unscrupulous drug companies, leading to unwarranted infant deaths is unpardonable.
Corruption and lax regulatory oversight appears to be the main cause in the failed due diligence while licensing of the pharma units and defunct periodical inspection of the quality certification standards of drugs. Though the extent of human suffering and the loss of lives cannot be quantified and restored, the culprits should be penalized by applying the” polluter pay” principle and equally the vicarious liability should fall on the concerned authorities who utterly failed in discharging their duties, to prevent such mishaps at least in future.
Sitaram Popuri
Bengaluru
Crucial visit
Apropos, ‘Starmer in India with large UK Inc team for trade push’, (October 9), UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India holds major significance amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and renewed US trade tariffs.
The visit underscores Britain’s intent to strengthen strategic and economic ties with India. Discussions on defence cooperation, technology partnerships, and the long-pending Free Trade Agreement are expected to dominate the agenda.
Starmer’s outreach signals a pragmatic shift in UK foreign policy —positioning India as a central ally for trade diversification, stability, and counterbalancing growing global economic and political realignments.
N Sadhasiva Reddy
Bengaluru
A corporate titan
The article ‘Pioneer of creative capitalism’, (October 9) — eulogising Ratan Tata, touching, as it is — is a realistic assessment of the evolution of the economy and corporate culture through the 1990s till date and Ratan Tata’s contribution to it.
The impact Ratan Tata so unassumingly brought about in corporate values and among the youth of India shines through and finds expression in the numerous start-ups as also in the mobilisation of youth to involve in elderly care and community work, thanks to his support and guidance.
He gave a fresh face to capitalism making it creative. May his ilk grow.
Jose Abraham
Kottayam
Published on October 9, 2025
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