US President Barack Obama is now on the hottest seat in the world. Even as his call for change hasgone down well with the American people, Obama has tough tasks now. First, steps to improve the US economy. Second, steps to deal with Pakistan and the Middle East that need his immediate attention. Third, he has to show vision to deal effectively with truly global crises like climate change, terrorism and the rising prosperity gap between the rich and poor.

P Senthil Saravana Durai Hyderabad

Obama?s inaugural speech was verbose. He must learn to be pithy and start delivering. Otherwise, the political honeymoon will end on a bitter note.

Rajendra K Aneja Dubai