Lessons from NYC When almost everyone dismissed him as a dark horse, New York Mayor (elect), Zohran Mamdani, ran a campaign that mixed imagination with integrity – and won (Front Page, November 6). His victory, based on empathy and practical idealism, spoke directly to a world weary of right-wing populism. His politics was not based on bitterness but on belonging.

They talked about housing, wages, dignity – everyday concerns that unite rather than divide. Their quiet defiance showed that moral confidence and organizational depth could overcome the machinery of fear. His message to India’s opposition is unmistakable.

Protest alone cannot uproot populism. There can only be one credible and hopeful story about the future.

Mr. Mamdani transformed polarizing debates into collective aspirations, turning fatigue into faith.

Of course, New York is not India. Still, the essentials travel well – authenticity, political imagination and the courage to create momentum rather than wait for it.

Right-wing populism fuels despair; It falters in the face of hope that seems real. India’s opposition must prepare for its Mamdani moment – ​​a politics of conviction and capability that reclaims the moral ground of democracy.

M. Jamil Ahmed, Mysuru Sulakshana Pandit With the demise of Sulakshana Pandit, the film industry has lost an actress who mesmerized millions of people with her melodious voice. It is unfortunate that the leading lady of her time had to face difficulties.

C. K.

Prem Kumar, Kalvakulam, Palakkad, Kerala.