End the torture
Imagine being taken to a place where you are locked up, with barely any room for movement, in a small cage. You are taken every once in a while to get your hair shaved off, and things rubbed into your skin that could potentially make your hair never grow back, or it burns you and makes your skin bleed. These are a few things that happen to animals that are used for research. Creatures may be being tortured and killed for the shampoo you use, food you eat, the makeup you may be wearing, the cleaning agent used in your home or the medication you may take. It is saddening to know that each year, thousands of animals are brutally tortured in laboratories, in the name of research. I feel, each of us could do our part to save these poor animals by avoiding brands that test their products on animals and switch to 100% cruelty-free ones.
From Ms Megna Rajagopal
Dubai
Why the divide?
India and Pakistan are the worst enemies in the world (“Extremism is bitter fruit of seeds sowed in colonial era”, Gulf News, August 16). These two countries have lots of clashes with each other. Their people can’t live together, or so I believed. These are all misconceptions that have been created by the media. The UAE is one of the biggest recruiters and is the source of income for most of the Indo-Pak families. I came here in December 2016 to look for a job. After getting here, I observed that a large percentage of the UAE population is made up of Indians and Pakistanis. People of both countries live here under one roof. They do not have any hate for each other. I am thankful to the UAE, which changed my views about the people of both countries. I started thinking that if we have the same language, culture and thinking, then why do people living in India and Pakistan hate each other?
From Mr Mohammad Irfan
Dubai
Questioning hospital administration
The unfortunate incident of 60 deaths in India should be termed as a massacre (“A tragedy of increasing proportions”, Gulf News, August 15). It reflects the failure of the healthcare system in the country and cannot go unnoticed at any cost. Instead of blaming each other, the government, with the help of the public, needs to find ways to reduce the current death toll. If the shortage of oxygen is the reason that led to the tragedy, it is evident that the facility was unable to handle the emergency. This questions the effectiveness of the hospital administration. It is quite fundamental that hospitals have proper contingency plans to meet any emergency situations, especially government health centres. People who seek health assistance should not be neglected at any cost. Whatever the result of the investigation, the state government cannot get away from this responsibility. I wonder what would have happened if the victims were high profile individuals. It’s a clear lapse on the part of the government. The entire nation must mourn this occasion.
From Mr Ramachandran Nair
Oman
Save yourself
I do not condemn the girl for her act (“Saudi fiancée gets groom kidnapped to stop wedding”, Gulf News, August 14). I am assuming she was helpless. Her family must have forced her into this. Finding no way out, she resorted to this extreme escape. I think you should save yourself if you have no support.
From Ms Jaria Joy
Dubai
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Simply embarrassing
If she didn’t want to marry the man, she could have just said so, unless this was a forced marriage. But even then, it doesn’t justify kidnapping someone. People should stop getting engaged to people they don’t love to avoid such an embarrassment.
From Ms Cassandra Debbie Sandra Jr.
UAE
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Marriage not sacrifice
This incident in Saudi Arabia was very sad. You should not sacrifice your life just to get married. Forced marriages end up in divorce. If the man and woman don’t like each other, then so be it.
From Mr Joe Perez
UAE
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Praise for Kohli
Congratulations to Virat Kohli for becoming the first captain in Indian cricket history to lead us to such a victory, in a test match (“Kohli hails ‘special’ Pandya after series sweep”, Gulf News, August 15). Our team has grown in pace bowling and athletic fielding. The attitudes of young players like Hardik Pandya and Kuldeep Yadav have brought new energy to the team. Pandya has been the real find of this series. At this rate, our team could sweep the One Day International (ODI) series, too. But, there are harder matches awaiting us in South Africa, England and finally Australia. However, with this energetic attitude and improving pace, this young bunch could rewrite history against them, too!
From Mr N. Mahadevan
Chennai, India
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