A great loss
The death of Phil Hughes is a great loss to cricket, Australia and his fans (‘Australia cricketer Phil Hughes dies from head injury,’ Gulf News, November 28). I give my deepest sympathies to his family. I am sad about the fact that medical services took so much time to arrive. I think it should be made compulsory for the cricketing venues to have an ambulance on site.
From Mr Faisal Makki
Dubai
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Bouncers and sportsmanship
It’s so sad, but for those who know the ‘abc’ of cricket, a fast bowler intentionally uses a bouncer to harass the batsman. It’s totally a negative approach and against the spirit of sportsmanship. The International Cricket Council (ICC) must seriously think to ban such kinds of ball action.
From Mr Ahmad Eftekhar
Sharjah
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Ban bouncers
This is extremely sad to hear. He died too young and at a time when his entire cricketing career was ahead of him. With this major loss, one may expect bouncers to be banned in cricket. I offer my sincere condolences to his bereaved family on this sad occasion.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Sharjah
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Game dynamics
It is, indeed, a sad day for cricket. However, a call for banning bouncers as seen in some of the comments made by people shows a lack of understanding of the basic dynamics of the game. Cricket is indeed a ‘big boy’ game and the aggression of the fast bowlers has always been a part of what makes cricket such an engrossing game. Batsmen throughout the ages have faced fast bouncers when they did not even have proper protection!
Instead, it may be worthwhile to explore whether ultra-modern helmets lack some protective qualities - compromised for lightness and flexibility. If the batsmen themselves lack proper technique to play the bouncer, they are placing too much faith on protective gear. Our thoughts are with the family of Hughes as well as the devastated fast bowler.
From Mr Lakshitha R.
Dubai
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Equipment checks
Hughes was a great player. This is such a loss for the cricket world and Australian cricket. The ICC needs to make sure they have some rules in place. They need to look into the helmet shape and maximum coverage of the head and face without obstructing sight. God rest his soul in peace and humble prayers for his family.
From Mr Saqib Mushtaq
Sharjah
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So tragic
We lost him. I can’t believe his death. He was one of my favourite players. I will miss him. May God rest him in peace. It’s a tragic death for us.
From Ms Masoom Larki
UAE
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Much needed!
It’s good that the issue of a pedestrian bridge in Al Nahda has been brought up here in the Community Report (‘Pedestrian bridge needed in Al Nahda,’ Gulf News, November 27). I live in Al Nahda 1, which falls in Dubai. Every morning and evening during my commute to the office and home, I have to take extra precautions since there are many pedestrians crossing the road in the manner shown in the picture. Sometimes there are parents with toddlers and it’s understandably difficult for them to walk a distance towards the signal to cross the road. At least two pedestrian bridges at a respectable distance is necessary for the given length of the street.
From Mr M. Jhaveri
Dubai
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Not smart
As an Indian, I earn thousands of dirhams every month and our country is putting lots of taxes and fines on this income (‘India begins levying service tax on remittance fee,’ Gulf News, November 27). So, it’s better to keep the money and not send it to India.
From Mr Vikas
Abu Dhabi
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Not good at all
Maybe these are the “good days” that were promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Another example of a decision that will take its toll is how many medicines have been made expensive to help multinational companies by taking them out from a list of drugs, which were earlier price-controlled.
From Mr A. M.
Dubai
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Paying for Modi’s election
Most of the workers belong to the low income group. Charging them on their remittances is unfair. The very same government is giving land away at throwaway prices to huge corporations - especially the ones who funded their election campaign.
From Mr Ali
Dubai
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I don’t understand Daesh
It is heartache to see a newspaper stained in the blood of innocent lives these days. Daesh is now emerging as one of the deadliest extremist groups in the world and spreading like a cancer, according to a statement issued by the US President Barack Obama. This group, with its aim to break the nation-state and establish the Islamic Caliphate across the globe, has captured the attention of all leaders in the international community. I do not understand what kind of Caliphate they wish to establish through the beheading of journalists and mass killings of innocent civilians of Syria as well as Iraq. The two regions have experienced violence for more than a decade now.
Islam is one of the most beautiful and peaceful religions I know and Muslims are some of the kindest I have met. It is an eyesore to see such groups use Islam as justification for crimes against peace and humanity.
Daesh is a cancer in the international community that can only be eradicated if all leaders come together and fight them as one.
From Mr Manav Jha
Dubai
Employment visa expenses
Most expatriates arrive in Dubai after already securing employment and don’t have to deal directly with the complicated process as employers usually take responsibility for the visa application process. They often also incur the costs to get the work permit, while also acting as the sponsor for the visa.
However, there are some issues people sometimes have when they come on visit visas and get an opportunity for an employment. It is learnt that some companies have now started asking the job seeker to bear the expenses towards his or her employment visa. If someone is not able to bear the cost of his employment visa, he is advised to undertake the visa cost in their monthly salary by making necessary adjustments. This is unjustified and unfair because a person comes to the UAE after spending a lot of money on account of his or her visit visa, air ticket, boarding and lodging expenses. Then, in the case that he gets an opportunity for a job in the UAE, he is forced to bear the expenses of his employment visa, which is ridiculous. The authorities are requested to discourage this practice and persuade employers to avoid asking for visa cost from the job seekers.
From Mr Mumtaz Hussain
Dubai
Teaching society
Most of us have witnessed the arrest of the very prominent Indian social figure, guru Rampal Dass, who has been arrested by the police. This has been an eye opener for many. The rise of such controversial gurus is thoroughly dependent on the very public who make them popular. The problem here is not with the controversially popular public figures, but with the general public’s thought process.
Each individual has their own developmental goals, which results in various obstacles. The strength to fight these obstacles comes from within and sometimes people lose faith in themselves. As a result, many people seek advice from these gurus who are not genuine. These opportunists, in the name of solving ones difficulties, acquire not only a living but immense luxury from their scams. This shows that many in our society are not able to solve their own trivial problems and seek out various measures. A large burden of this issue lies on the shoulders of both the government and the public. People should stop being so gullible and instead be more vigilant and independent. This way everyone can cherish and revere the famed heritage and culture of this country, which has been the talk of the world since the ages.
From Mr Sruthi Rao
UAE
Wedding expenses
Preaching is always easier than practicing. Therefore, when we come across someone who practices what he preaches, automatically he commands respect and reverence from those around him. If the subject under discussion is about the expenditure on marriages, then it acquires all the more importance, because marriages have been traditionally considered a once in a lifetime event where people do not mind spending their lifetime savings or even borrowing loans to maintain their honour and dignity in the society.
Marriage is a very sacred ceremony, which unites two families. The focus should be on making the marriage successful by aligning the heart and mind of the couple, instead of showing off grandeur and pomposity in the marriage function.
From Mr Suhas Inamdar
Dubai
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