Saying goodbye to a great man

Saying goodbye to a great man

The legendary physicist, the science celebrity, the ever hero and above all, the true example and symbol of the people of determination, Stephen Hawking is no more (“Hawking’s great achievement: Making sense of time”, Gulf News, March 17). The ‘black hole’ he left behind will surely attract the young minds with infinite gravitational pull. The messages he tried to convey to the youth and the people who are struggling with various neuro disorders are everlasting, and will motivate the world. He was a wonder to every individual. The theoretical findings of Hawking challenge existing theories. The books he published amazed all, including the renowned scientists. The world of Physics was literally shaken by the findings of Hawking. The correlation between Quantum Mechanics and mathematician Albert Einstein’s concept was beyond everyone’s imagination. This opened a new window to all physicists. The questions he left behind are going to be the food for thought for many scientists in the coming years. We lost a person who has been inspirational to many. We lost a person who has a treasure of positivizes. We lost a person who broke down all the conventional thoughts in the field of medicine. We lost a person who was fascinated by the wonderful universe around us. Yes, it is a real loss to the world. As Gulf News said, the ‘brightest star’ in the universe is no more.

From Mr Rajeev Madhavan

UAE

A beacon of light

The demise of Stephen Hawking is a loss, not only for the field of science but also for humanity. He explored the mysteries of the universe in his wheelchair and this will further inspire millions of people. Though he suffered from a rear motor disorder, it never hinder his research and this gives a drive and encouragement to others. He was never bestowed with the Nobel Prize but will be remembered in our hearts. He is the author of ‘The brief history of Time’ and he will be shining star in the universe.

From Mr Eappen Elias

Dubai

Leave should be flexible

Maternity leave should be flexible and not imposing upon a woman who is juggling work and baby. A minimum of 90 days paid leave, with an option to continue for an entire year (unpaid), with the option of joining back to work would be fair enough for all concerned (“Employers obligated to grant maternity leave”, Gulf News, March 16). Further options of part time work, day-care facilities provided at work place, working from home and more should be considered. Also, support from one’s home is absolutely essential. If the woman wishes to quit her job and be with the baby, then the required financial adjustments must be made by the spouse. It is a new entry in the family and must be well planned in advance. A baby needs to be with the mother and experience love, care and security. A child feels safest in the lap of the mother. She is the one who imparts a deep sense of security and confidence. She is the epitome of love and care. I quit my job when I delivered my first child. I did take up a lot of part time courses and kept myself occupied as my child grew up. But working full time was never an option for me. ‘Mummy time’ can never be enough, and it’s a lifetime process. We need our mothers always, at all times. From birth to the time we give birth. She is the best support one can have.

From Ms Naina Nair

Abu Dhabi

Nursing the bank balance

I sympathise with her (“Nurse loses salary, savings to raffle fraudsters”, Gulf News, March 17). I too received two calls recently from such fraudsters and when I shouted at them the phone, the line got cut. On the other hand, some fraudsters even argued with you when confronted. They are clearly thinking that the law is not going to take effect on them and free do whatever they want? However, my question is: Why isn’t the Police track these numbers and arrest these people? Your news report also says the Police is warning you not to fall for such calls etc., yet what is the action the authorities are taking about them once reported? Then on the other hand, what are the Telecom companies doing about it once they are reported? When a victim of such fraud is in the possession of the phone number, isn’t it easy to find the owner of the phone? Don’t the telecom companies have the details? This baffles me. Why don’t the authority’s device a mechanism to report such fraudulent calls and provide evidence so that at least the originator of such phone calls can be traced? How many innocent people might fall victim to such fraudulent calls?

From Mr Shabir Zain Al Deen

UAE

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