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  • Thursday Nov 19

    Be Heard: Futuristic view of education

    Looking at how Dubai has pushed innovation to the limit, it is likely that the first University of the Future (UOF) will be launched here.

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    Thursday Nov 19

    Focus: Tough love

    What was your parent's weapon of choice? The silent treatment, the loud reprimand or a gentle rebuke? If a recent study is to be believed, the best manner to bring up your child would be some good old-fashioned tough love. Receiving a lot of love along with realising the importance of discipline is most likely to create a good character in children, according to Demos, a UK-based think tank. But would such an approach work on today's youth? Ever-increasing cases of juvenile delinquency have put the spotlight on parents' nurturing. Are they entirely to blame for such behaviour among children? Which approach should they adopt towards parenting?

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    Thursday Nov 12

    Be Heard: Fighting diabetes day-by-day

    I was diagnosed with insulin resistance at the age of 14. Since I was too young, the doctors couldn't prescribe high doses of any medicine.

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    Thursday Nov 12

    Focus: Animal rights

    They could be part of a scientific experiment, kicked by a wayward child or caged till their death. Voiceless animals suffer too often and too much at the hands of human beings. Despite an increasing number of studies showing a large number of criminals indulging in animal abuse at a young age, surprisingly little is done to stop it. Many are unaware of the ethical treatment of animals as well as the protection of their rights. Gulf News asked readers about their thoughts on animal welfare, the need to create awareness and implement harsh penalties in cases of animal abuse.

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    Thursday Nov 5

    Focus: Halloween

    Ghost stories and pranks, trick or treating and horror movies. October 31 brought another round of celebrations across the world, as people traded their everyday clothes for vampire capes and witches' robes. The paranormal holds an insatiable appeal for our imaginations, having provided an endless supply of topics for books, movies and plays. But Gulf News asked readers where they draw the line between harmless ghost stories or pranks and the very real belief many have in the existence of another world. Do you believe in ghost stories? Or are 'paranormal' incidents just the creation of wandering minds?

  • Thursday Nov 5

    Be Heard: Delhi should not host Games

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    Thursday Oct 29

    Focus: Young drivers

    Young and reckless - a stereotype that has recently been extended to driving behaviour. A recent proposal to allow 16-year-olds to obtain driving permits was met with a flood of responses from Gulf News readers. Earlier this week, the Director of Dubai Police Traffic Department, Major General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, said young drivers caused the fewest fatal accidents. Gulf News took the debate on young drivers to its readers to get their view on what would make UAE roads safer. Do you think the age limit to get a licence should be reduced to 16? Or does age not matter in determining a driver's maturity?

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    Thursday Oct 22

    Focus: Banks and trust

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    Thursday Oct 15

    Focus: Role-playing

    The war has not ended and it never will. A recent article on timesonline.co.uk, titled, "Women are getting more beautiful" claimed that females are driven by evolution to grow prettier over the years. The article, based on a study conducted by a University of Helsinki researcher, Markus Jokela, has led to intense debate and criticism from all quarters, including Jokela. While he claims that the report does not reflect correctly on the findings of his study, we debate gender stereotypes and bring the eternal battle to Gulf News readers. Do you think gender stereotypes are a fairly accurate analysis of human behaviour?

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    Tuesday Oct 13

    Speak Your Mind: World hunger

    Our readers matter most to us. We have opened a page for robust debate among you. This page does not have a political stand and should be read in that spirit.

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