Opinion | Letters
Letters: January 30, 2012
- Gulf News
- Published: 00:00 January 30, 2012
Unforgivable act
The individual mentioned in the report, Hassan Melhem, is a stain on society as he has committed a crime that no one can forgive (‘Palestinian police help free woman held for 9 years in room by father’, Gulf News, January 24). I think that he should be locked the same way he had locked his daughter. My heart cried just reading this report and then I understood that this person does not have a heart. My prayers and best wishes are for the young girl.
From Mr Bilal Ahmad
Dubai
To a prosperous life
I feel very sad. Innocent children are always the ones to suffer in split families. The father himself acted like an animal and seems to consider others as animals. We pray the young girl has a prosperous life. Bless her.
From Mr P. S.
Abu Dhabi
Get rid of them
Selfish! He is living for only his own enjoyment with little consideration for his family. Just apprehend such people immediately so that others can live in a better way. Poor child. I wonder how many more like her would have to undergo such a situation.
From Ms Meera
Al Ain
Heartless
May God be with her. She did not go mad despite her situation. Her father may be mentally unstable, but I wonder how a mother could have been so callous, especially knowing what type of man he is. Moreover, how could his family keep quiet all these years?
From Mr Reny Joseph
Dubai
Rise above it all
Egypt is doing great (‘Egypt’s stolen revolution sparks uncertainty’, Gulf News, January 24). It is definitely moving in the right direction. We had the first free election in history, with a high participation rate from all segments of society. In the next few months, we will have the presidential election. We are hopeful and confident that we will rise above all challenges.
From Mr Ahmad Mitkees
Dubai
Misrepresenting India
This is with reference to the Gulf News Focus’ cover page on India’s Republic Day (India, Gulf News, January 26). What a disgusting way to portray a country on its Republic Day. India is home to a diverse, multi-ethnic culture which respects women. Hence, it is not appropriate to put such a vulgar picture which has no reference to Indian culture or society. It brings great insult to a civilisation that has always accorded equal rights to women. It is also a shame that Gulf News didn’t feel the necessity to display the Indian national flag on the cover page.
From Mr Praveen
Dubai
Fresh approach
The cover page of the India supplement is indeed a bold step in the right direction by Gulf News. A lot of thought seemed to have gone into its making! I am glad Gulf News did not come up with another version of the tricolour. This approach was fresh, novel and it surprised me. It also talks of the ground reality. Kudos to the supplements team for having the guts to give us a glimpse of real India.
From Ms Mily Chakrabarty
UAE
Shameful
I am ashamed to see the supplement on India on its Republic Day with the cover page of an actress. Isn’t there anything more worthwhile in India to show or be proud of?
From Mr Stanley Cherian
Dubai
More than just Bollywood
I am disheartened and displeased after seeing the cover page of the India supplement [Republic Day]. I think Gulf News is being narrow-minded in showing that Bollywood is the only thing that symbolises India. As an Indian, I find my country to be much more than that. Also, by showing the image of a barely-clad actress with a sensual expression and surrounded by drooling men hurts the sentiments of Indians, as well as belittles the importance of Republic Day. I think this tarnishes the image of a country which has rich culture and traditions and values. In the context of commemorating the greatest milestone of a country and its achievements, my request is that such pictures on the cover page should be avoided. There are many other things India has achieved. Why not use an image from those fields? Why can’t you just print the flag on the cover? Shame on you.
From Ms Shemeem K.
Dubai
Wrong image
Couldn’t Gulf News get a better picture for the Indian Republic Day supplement cover? You could have included the picture in the inside pages. I do agree that Katrina Kaif is a popular Bollywood star, but then you could have used a picture with her dressed in a way that displays Indian culture. A picture with men staring at her for a special supplement to celebrate a national event is insulting.
From Mr Muraleedharan Punnamanna
UAE
Editor’s Note: Gulf News always aims to present the news as relevantly as possible. The cover of our India Arts Issue spotlights the film industry, which is the world’s biggest and is one of the country’s top draws. It also celebrates India’s famed diversity, of which cover girl Katrina Kaif is an example.
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