Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Letters to Editor on Global Currencies, India-Russia Relations, and Pesticide Use
Three people wrote letters to the editor about different topics.
One person talked about why the US dollar is still the most important currency in the world, even though the US has a lot of debt.
Another person discussed India's relationship with Russia, saying that India is being smart by trading with Russia while also supporting peace.
The last person wrote about how farmers should use fewer pesticides and fertilizers, and suggested that experts should visit farms to teach farmers better practices.
All three letters share their views on important world and local issues.
The US dollar remains dominant due to deep financial markets and global trust, despite the US's high national debt.
India's trade with Russia is seen as a strategic move to manage inflation and maintain factory operations, while also supporting a rules-based order.
Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers is a concern, and experts should visit farms to educate farmers on cost-effective and calibrated use.
Free sale of pesticides and fertilizers should be monitored and controlled to ensure effective results.
India's growing leverage in Moscow could be used to push for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine.
- Who
- Letters from Srinivasan Velamur, M Barathi, and Rajiv Magal
- What
- Discussion on global currency dominance, India-Russia relations, and pesticide use
- When
- Published on December 9, 2025
- Where
- Chennai, Bengaluru, and Halekere Village, Karnataka, India
- Why
- To express opinions on various current affairs topics
- Author 1
- Srinivasan Velamur
- Location 1
- Chennai
- Author 2
- M Barathi
- Location 2
- Bengaluru
- Author 3
- Rajiv Magal
- Location 3
- Halekere Village, Karnataka
- Publication Date
- December 9, 2025