Driving is about the individual
Fasting does not have an impact on the manner in which people drive, except in cases of diabetic patients where there are possibilities of sugar levels being low, leading to other complications that could affect driving (‘Community report: Fasting and the furious’, Gulf News, July 7). Also, with a properly planned schedule, people can get sufficient sleep even during Ramadan. Reckless driving and rash behaviour on the roads is an issue that exists regardless of Ramadan. For instance, someone who drives with caution and follows traffic laws will continue to do so even during Ramadan. It all comes down to individuals and their driving habits.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Sharjah
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Recklessness, a common sight
This article on bad driving during Ramadan was spot on (‘Community report: #Stopandcare: Bad driving’, Gulf News, July 7)! Even in the article’s main picture, people are driving in an area that is not even meant to be a driving lane: the hard shoulder! It’s the most common sight.
From Mr Imran Ahmad Khan
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Taking us for fools
It is really embarrassing when we keep to the same lane through traffic since the beginning and when once we reach the head, where the traffic is clearing; others come crossing us into our lane from the hard shoulder.
From Mr Mohammad Ashref
Dubai
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Let’s go to the Olympics!
Kudos to the Indian women’s hockey team for securing the fifth place in the World League semi-finals played in Brasschaat, Belgium. It has enhanced their chance to qualify for the Rio 2016 Olympics. If they qualify, it would be etched in golden letters as they would be qualifying for Olympics after 35 years. We wish them the best.
From Ms Janaki Mahadevan
Mylapore, India
Where is the justice?
Rest in peace to the innocent victims of the 7/7 bombings in the UK, but till this day the UK government has yet to frame and indict the ‘real’ culprits of that massacre (‘Lessons of 7/7 lost on British premier’, Gulf News, July 7). Not even a half hearted investigation probe has been set up by the British authorities till date. It truly sounds to be ironic to me and seems to be the part of hype-up agenda of the then Tony Blair-led Labour government. It was all stoking the flames of the post-9/11 war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq.
From Mr Imran Butt
Karachi, Pakistan
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A good sign for India
The report about Telangana, India celebrating Ramadan officially was a good reflection on India’s secular concept (‘Telangana becomes first Indian state to celebrate Ramadan officially’, Gulf News, July 4). Adding to that the Indian state government’s move to sanction money for Ramadan festivities is emphasising the need for solidarity among various religions with the support of people of all walks of life.
With the support of social organisations and political parties, such initiatives would also help reduce communal rivalries. At the same time, the only request to organisations joining such events is to ensure that Ramadan aid is reached to people who are in need of such assistance.
From Mr Ramachandran Nair
Oman
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