Letters to The Editor — May 29, 2025

The Trump steamroller

The Trump administration appears to be on a war spree in trying to tame students (Page 1, May 28). Many foreign students secure huge loans to fund their tuition fees charged by universities in the United States and their interests normally lie in completing their studies — and, if possible, finding employment in the U.S. Could they be really interested in politically-linked activities? Will not a shrinking foreign student intake affect the numerous U.S. universities?

P.R. Ravinder,

Hyderabad

The Trump administration is in a mighty hurry to make several sweeping changes to its internal and external policies. In the process it is adversely affecting hitherto normal campus life and putting the entire student community on tenterhooks. The maverick politician of the U.S. appears to be in a state of total chaos, dabbling in several issues at the same time. The U.S. needs to take care of its economy without creating global chaos.

Govardhana Myneedu,

Vijayawada

While there is no gainsaying the fact that some of the imperious decisions of the Trump administration have earned him much deprecation, it does not mean that all his decisions taken to pursue his cherished ambition to ‘Make America Great Again’ are worthless. Prestigious higher education institutions have changed and student activities need to come under the scanner. Mr. Trump has taken a bold and prudent decision to revamp the education ecosystem — a decision that deserves to be hailed in the larger interests of his nation.

Ravi Mathur,

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Elusive peace

There seems to be a game of hide and seek between the two superpowers when it comes to the Ukraine war.

Russia is conveniently continuing its aggressive attacks on a weak country. The situation continues to be grave without any iota of relief and rehabilitation.

Mani Nataraajan,

Chennai

Nadal honoured

I am ecstatic to learn that the French Tennis Federation preferred a novel way to recognise tennis legend Rafael Nadal. What a thoughtful step to honour Nadal who has mesmerised us. The legend will motivate future greats to follow in his footprints.

Tharcius S. Fernando,

Chennai

It was like Nadal had guarded Roland Garros like a demesne, repelling one generation after the next. Playing against him on clay was akin to scaling Mont Blanc without ropes. It was all the more fitting that Nadal’s contemporary greats, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were present.

R. Sivakumar,

Chennai