Praying for Munich mall victims
The Munich mall shooting in Germany has occurred soon after the Nice attacks in France. The Munich attack is a dramatic development in the European arena. The gunman who was 18 years old killed nine and wounded 16. The motive behind this attack was not known and he was also suicidal himself – not belonging to any terror group. However, the investigation is ongoing. Germany is one of the first countries to accommodate refugees when the migration crisis began. Now Europe is suffering from terror attacks. I pray for the victims and a speedy recovery for the injured.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Attacks no longer a surprise
The travel pattern of the Daesh recruits from Kerala, India baffles the probe team (‘Keralites laugh off Daesh links’, Gulf News, July 14). Two recruits who have allegedly migrated to Daesh have left the country without leaving a trace with the immigration department. The detectives have seized the mobile devices of relatives to examine their communication patterns. It seems to be a widely spread net is working behind the missing people. If Daesh is striking in India, like what happened in Nice, France, it won’t be a surprise. Like an octopus, it has spread its tentacles all over, it seems.
From Mr Sunny Joseph
Mala, India
Be happy for him
I am a Filipino and, therefore, I’m from an Asian country and I’m proud of this man for becoming the first Asian Mr World (‘Indian wins Mr World title for first time’, Gulf News, July 22). He has all the best qualities for the part. Congratulations, India! Sometime we need to accept that someone is better than us at something. We need to just be happy for someone’s achievements and always keep our feet on the ground because our attitude reflects on our personalities.
From Ms Angel Eunice Andoque
UAE
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Proper shoes are important
Proper work shoes are essential for all types of work (‘Women laid low by high heels cost UK £260m a year’, Gulf News, July 21). I had an injury to my foot a year ago, and I am still going through difficulties. It started with plantar fasciitis and a torn ligament. It is now diagnosed as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS). That’s scary, long term and painful.
From Ms Annie O’Farrell
UAE
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Need more lifeguards
I have been in the UAE for 11 years now and I rarely see lifeguards on the beaches (‘Father drowns saving son at Dubai beach’, Gulf News, July 24). I have always wondered about that, but I think on weekends all beaches should have them. I’m feeling sorry for the family.
From Ms Malika Boucif
Dubai
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Need a presence
Yes, I agree Ms Malika Boucif. I’ve been here for 17 years, and I never see lifeguards on the beaches.
From Mr A. Afzal
Ajman
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A role model
The boy is a blessed child to have a father like that who was willing to risk his life for him. He is a great role model. Rest in peace.
From Mr Anandkumar Nagabushanam
UAE
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Learn to swim
My condolences to the family. Even non-swimmers are tempted to go into the water. Swimming is an essential survival skill and many countries or inland localities don’t place enough value on it. A friend of mine drowned in Cyprus just two weeks ago. Also, it’s nice to be able to help others who are struggling or in this case, help your child without dying yourself. Learn to swim.
From Mr Radha Stirling
UAE
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His greatness
This positive difference shows Azim Premji’s greatness of serving mankind where it was needed (‘Azim Premji: making a positive difference’, Gulf News, July 24).
From Mr Gopinathan Nair
UAE
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Giving to humanity
Hats off to him. In this era, people are getting greedy and he donated billions for the needy. He was being humane.
From Mr Rakesh Sharma
Dubai
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Help India
Great politicians have taken government funds and he has given to the public. I hope that our politicians and rulers in India will soon develop our country.
From Mr Rajesh Kanna
UAE
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An inspiration
Premji is an inspiration for entire human race. Once, the entire media labelled him as a miser, but when the legend stood his ground, everyone began to sing his praises. What irony!
From Mr Abhi Blr
UAE
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Forgive us all
Honour killing again? What honour will a family get by killing their own blood (‘Pakistan rocked by another ‘honour’ killing’, Gulf News, July 24)? Who gave them the right to kill for honour? A community that will only honour a family after killing a member that commits a “crime”? What’s the essence of family honour afterwards?
The brother and husband that killed this woman, can they swear that they married as virgins and have never sinned in their lives?
What is this world coming to? Blood has become cheaper and easier to waste than water. God, forgive us our trespasses and let peace reign.
From Mr Mohammad Rahama
UAE
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The unworthy is the system
God sees and knows all good and all evil. People forget that simple truth. It’s not just the perpetrators of the crime and the murders, but any and all peripheral support of these murderers. The neighbours that gossip, the police that know, the court system that supported these acts either by direct or indirect methods, not addressing these crimes or leniency of said murders. It is not just the husband that pulled the trigger, it is also his mother or sister who might have made derogatory comments about his wife, as a means to isolate and reject her, leaving her powerless in the eyes of man. She was not the one that was unworthy in the eyes of God. The unworthy are all those that enabled her to die. God knows who you are!
From Ms Monica Carver
UAE
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Spread love, peace and humanity
Why do people get defensive about these news reports? We need to spread peace! Just accept the fact that some areas in Pakistan are still practising this kind of barbaric act. I’m not saying all because we know that the rest live in peace with women and treat them as angels. Let’s not fight over this news. Let’s spread love, peace and humanity.
From Ms Kar La
Buhi, Philippines
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How is it to be billionaire’s son?
Being a billionaire’s son is like you are a king. You get to enjoy all the privileges and money, but there is a disadvantage, too (‘Billionaire’s son does odd jobs for month’, Gulf News, July 23). You forget to experience what the world has and is willing to offer. This was a rare situation. His father gave him a challenge, which most of us would have failed to complete, but the boy succeeded. He got a chance to view the world as a normal person. He survived with the money he made without any external help. He tackled problems without moaning. In conclusion, I would encourage everyone to take up the challenge once in a while.
From Ms Veena Vijayakumar
Dubai
Helping in my own way
With reference to the comments in Gulf News, the story of Malala has been very inspiring and like the writer has said, the book “I am Malala” has had a positive effect on me, too. It was sometime back when I saw Malala’s interview on television that I decided I wanted to be part of the change.
I have joined the fundraising page of Malala Yousufzai to contribute in my own way.
From Ms Meena Shivnani
Nothing new for Nigeria
At least it’s also an achievement earned and the plan has been carried out, but the Nigerian government should concentrate on problems and not religion (‘Nigerian girls can wear headscarves to school, court rules’, Gulf News, July 24). In Nigeria we have over 500 standard Muslim schools where students wear hijab to school regularly – one of the schools, my sister also attends and she is Christian. Those schools have been existing since the 1970s up to date.
From Mr Adeniyi Olabanjo
Dubai
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