Women can never be too careful
Women need to learn not to trust so easily, especially someone that they only know through social media (‘Housewife: I was kidnapped and raped’, Gulf News, May 8). If you agree to meet someone in person, you put yourself in a very vulnerable situation. In my opinion, if a woman agrees to meet a person that they have only known through social media to do it in a public place where they can feel secure.
From Ms Marycarmen Pikkasso
UAE
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Nothing makes this okay
Sadly, I read silly comments on the Gulf News Facebook page that blames the victim. In our century I read comments that belong in the Dark Ages saying that if she is a housewife with no husband, something is wrong with her. People need to do a little introspection. These comments are the reason why society thinks that the woman is always to be blamed when something bad happens to her.
Would they say the same if a man would have been out at 3.30am and this happened? No! No human being in this world should be harassed, molested, raped or roughed up!
From Ms Viorica Les
UAE
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Doesn’t make sense?
What is a married woman doing outside of her home at that hour with a Snapchat friend? No woman deserves to be raped or force to do anything against her will.
I don’t think her story is straight with driving to different places and the illegal actions. I also don’t think it’s possible for one man to rape one woman unless he is armed or has given her a sleeping drug.
From Ms Ann
UAE
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Blaming the victim
And here comes the victim shaming! No behaviour excuses rape, Ms Ann. I hope you never need to learn that. By the way, a man can rape a woman with physical strength. She attests that he smacked her head into the car door. I sincerely hope you never experience this kind of violence, but I assure you a man can do this without a weapon or drugs.
From Ms Daniella How
UAE
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More than a doctor
I am shocked and saddened to read about the demise of Dr Manickam Viswanathan (‘Popular Indian doctor in UAE dies of cancer’, Gulf News, May 8). More than a doctor, he was a wonderful human being. He treated my daughter for pneumonia 15 years ago. He was always kind and caring to his patients. He used to listen and explain in detail the nature of the illness and the treatment. Those who had been to him for consultation and treatment would vouch for his sincerity and dedication. When I met him after a long gap, at his clinic, he gave me the news smilingly that he was diagnosed with cancer. I was in a state of shock and disbelief. I prayed to God for his recovery so that he could continue his wonderful service and treat and save thousands of children in the UAE. But as it turned out, God had other plans. Maybe He thought his service was more required in heaven. He may not be with us, but we will remember him for a long time to come. Through this letter, I convey my heartfelt condolences to his family. It is rare to come across a doctor who was efficient, endearing and service minded. May his noble soul rest in peace.
From Mr Srinivasan Ganeshan
Dubai
More than money
There’s no harm in trying your luck in life (‘Indian expat wins Dh5 million in ‘Big Ticket’ draw’, Gulf News, May 5). ‘Luck for the unlucky’ is an old saying that sometimes works out. People cannot live happily without money. Those who get a meagre salary often get a raffle ticket and even the rich will take more than one. Some people think that once you are lucky with a big amount, you can resign from your job and take a full rest at home. But we should remember that money won’t solve all our problems. Health is more important. Still people have some sort of ambition in their life. Many would like to make more money. If you get Dh100, you will try to make more as you are crazy for money. Working hard and making small savings is always better than becoming a millionaire in a single day. You can always stand in front of others with pride.
From Mr Thottikamath Balaraman
Dubai
Strict measures on licences
This tragic incident happened in the Indian capital city of New Delhi in a school close to a depot where a gas container leaked, it was kept for industrial use (‘India gas tanker leak sends 200 students to hospital’, Gulf News, May 7). The investigation is on and the people who are responsible for this negligence should be punished. Luckily, there weren’t any causalities, except for throat and eyes irritations. The government should not issue licences for these types of establishments near school or residential areas. I pray for the speedy recovery of the students.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Stop the ban
It is regrettable to know from the Indian Premiere League (IPL) chairman Rajeev Shukla that the next IPL will not have the Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) and the Gujarat Lions (GL). No doubt the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) should get back their slot after the two-year ban. That doesn’t mean that the GL and the RPS should be out of the reckoning. No doubt the number of matches would go up, which is only good for the greedy Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). I feel that both GL and RPS should be included in the next IPL. Their inclusion would be a boon to the budding cricketers in India. If need be they could prune the matches to single tie at different places, then the top four or five teams could have round robin matches to decide the finalists. Let us hope that the IPL managing committee changes their mindset to accommodate both GL and RPS.
From Ms Kavitha Srikanth
Thane, India
A human being lost
I think it is a good move on the part of the authorities, to close the school (‘Letter to the editor: Diligence on the job’, Gulf News, May 11). All schools must pay attention to this matter and should be more alert. We are talking about a human being, not a toy that is okay to forget on the bus.
From Ms L. Saribekyan
UAE
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Heart broken
At least the parents in this case will not be broken-hearted every time they pass by the school. I think about them when my children take the bus. This could have happened to any one of us. Their little girl struggled for hours. I am sure that the driver and the nanny can’t forgive themselves as well. It’s not easy for anyone.
From Mr F. Ty
Dubai
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