Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Readers Voice Concerns: Sound Pollution, Education, and Revenue
Some readers wrote to The Hindu to talk about issues they care about.
One person is worried about the loud sounds during religious parades, especially for older people.
Another reader is worried about kids not reading and writing as much because they use computers and AI too much.
This person thinks schools should do more to help kids read and write.
A third reader also discussed AI and how it affects education.
Lastly, another person is concerned about the government in Telangana spending more money than it's making, and wants to know what the government is going to do about it.
Readers express concerns over sound pollution during the Vinayaka nimajjanam idol immersion.
Declining reading and writing skills among students due to over-reliance on AI is discussed.
The negative impact of AI on independent thinking and creativity is highlighted.
Telangana's revenue deficit has alarmingly increased in recent months.
Calls for government accountability and transparency regarding financial planning are made.
- Who
- Readers of The Hindu (THI), including P. Vasudeva Rao, Dr. T. Ramadas, Suraiyya Asad, and Uthkarsha
- What
- Sharing concerns regarding sound pollution during idol immersions, decline in reading and writing skills due to AI, and Telangana's increasing revenue deficit
- When
- Articles submitted on September 1st, 2025, referencing recent events and government actions.
- Where
- Secunderabad, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Telangana
- Why
- To raise awareness, urge for change, and call for accountability from government and educational institutions.
- Revenue Deficit (Telangana)
- ₹12,564 crore in four months of the current financial year
- Concerns Addressed
- Sound pollution, declining reading/writing skills, revenue deficit
- AI impact
- Can hinder critical thinking, and independent thought