The rise of empowered women
Throughout the centuries, women have been involved in making art, whether as creators and innovators of new forms of artistic expression, patrons, collectors, sources of inspiration or as significant contributors, art historians and critics (“The female sculptors of Kumartuli”, Gulf News, March 31). However, it is sad to know that no matter how broad-minded, trendy, fashionable and qualified we can be, we are still lacking in opportunities, as discrimination and gender bias in politics is still going on. Whether people live in rural areas or in a city, they are still living in a male-dominated society and our mind-set has not yet accepted a change. I hope these women break the stereotype shaped by male-dominated social traditions, and emerge as strong and brave women.
From Ms Megna Rajagopal
Dubai
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Bad influence
A lot of people say that the internet is making us stupid, but isn’t the internet making us do stupid things (“Watch: Men jump off Dubai skyscraper”, Gulf News, April 2)? A lot of people, who perform stunts at dangerous levels of goofiness, are inspiring reckless behaviour for the sake of becoming famous. I feel that such activities should not be promoted, unless they are done safely and in a regulated environment.
From Ms Maggie Veronica
Waterford, Ireland
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A commemorative coin
Abdul Sattar Edhi of Pakistan was a great human being (“Edhi honoured with Rs50 coin”, Gulf News, March 31). He left behind a great legacy of service to mankind, irrespective of race and religion. He is a perfect example of peace.
From Mr Narendra Gajria
UAE
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Still remembered
Edhi is dubbed as ‘the richest poor man’. He might have had only two suits to wear but he has helped millions with everything he had.
From Mr Asfand Y. Durrani
London, United Kingdom
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Happiest birthdays
Filipinos love to celebrate birthdays (“7 reasons Filipino birthdays are the most epic celebrations”, Gulf News, March 30). Karaoke is always present and, of course, food that is shared with relatives and friends. A birthday is not complete without cakes and candles to blow, and noodles or spaghetti, which signifies long life.
From Ms Khimmy Castillo Campollo Gallo
Abu Dhabi
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Real-life Robin Hoods
Neel Ghose and Anand Sinha are truly young, noble crusaders who have started a selfless mission of feeding the hungry, poor, deprived and destitute (“India’s Robin Hoods”, Gulf News, March 31). Along with the volunteers, these two young men venture out at night every Sunday to distribute food to the poor, especially to children in different parts of Delhi, India. They have aptly named their organisation Robin Hood Army, and are truly drawing inspiration and living up to the much-admired book character, Robin Hood. Collecting leftover food from restaurants, catering centres and food joints, they are feeding poverty-stricken and impecunious children. ‘Service to man is service to God’ is an old cliché, but Ghose and Sinha are following it earnestly, to improve many lives. They have paved the way for many others to follow and are an inspiration.
From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni
Abu Dhabi
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Vicious cycle
As always, innocent people become victims (“Scores killed in blast near Pakistan border”, Gulf News, March 31). There is no advantage in killing innocent people.
From Mr Mohammad Asif
UAE
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Peace for all
We are the victims of state policy. If Pakistan does not allow Afghanistan to sleep in peace, then how can there be peace, just 30km away from the border?
From Mr Tajamul Hussain Turi
UAE
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What’s the point?
The bombing should stop. Muslims are killing Muslims. People attack each other because they believe something slightly different from someone else. This is becoming a common occurrence every day in Pakistan. Tomorrow, there will be an attack on another market, in a different city. Please, protect each other.
From Mr Ty Imanuel
UAE
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Strange sight
Bull sharks are known to go upstream, from sea to river, because they can adapt and survive in fresh water (“Torrential rain, floods hamper Australia cyclone relief”, Gulf News, March 30). This one might have gone too far.
From Mr J. R. Rogacion
UAE
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Fighting back with logic
As an Indian, I strongly condemn the call by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Mangal Prabhat Lodha, to demolish Jinnah House (“Show respect to Jinnah House, Pakistan tells India”, Gulf News, April 1). If India ends up doing that, it would be no different from the Taliban, who destroyed the Bamiyan Buddhas in Afghanistan. And if India has to do that, why doesn’t it start with destroying the Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan? Weren’t they too, built by and for ‘invaders’ and not by our own citizens?
From Mr Arun Sharma
UAE
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Political agendas
Whatever politicians say, is as per their vested interests. The Jinnah House should not be demolished. It could be converted into a museum or historical site. India should make sure the builder-politician nexus doesn’t get hold of it!
From Mr Mukesh Bhatia
UAE
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Verify the facts
With so much fake news in social media, every day is April Fool’s Day (“Avoid being fooled by fake news: Here’s how”, Gulf News, March 31). We need to verify the facts before we believe and share.
From Mr Rue Nar Bau
Dubai
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Cultural diversity
It is a good job to try to bring the entire audience on the same page (“The cultural gaps in our everyday life”, Gulf News, March 29). Let’s try to remove gaps in cultures and learn to appreciate differences.
From Mr Adil Sha
Dubai
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