Debt default
Sri Lanka’s bold declaration that it will not be in a position to repay debts is a self-destructive move as far as its future monetary rehabilitation plans are concerned (Page 1, April 13) When there is a democratic setup to govern the country, it cannot disown its responsibilities citing financial instability. Considering the deep economic crisis that Sri Lanka is in, other countries will be wary to bail it out. The state of helplessness has the potential to discourage diplomatic relationships also.
V. Lakshmanan,
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu
Same rules for all
It is good to read about the honesty and the integrity of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom (‘World’ page, “Johnson, Sunak fined over lockdown parties”, April 13). By doing so, they have demonstrated to the world that nobody is above the law in their country. The Opposition is right to ask for the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak. The laws enacted to curb the spread of the virus need to be applied without fear or favour.
A. Venkatasubramanian,
Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu
Enrol for two degrees
The wisdom of allowing students to pursue two degrees simultaneously is questionable (Page 1,April 13). The emphasis seems to be on quantity rather than enhancing the quality of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees which should be job-oriented and in tune with the current needs of the country. Providing such options since students cannot be accommodated on physical campuses will dilute the quality of the degrees handed out and lead to an increase in the number of ‘educated but unemployed’ youth. There are already a huge number of youth who have acquired degrees in the online mode due to the pandemic and may lack ideal skills.
Dr. Thomas Palocaren,
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
