I sincerely hope my concern will be published in the newspaper. Every other day we hear about people landing up behind bars for borrowing money from banks and failing to repay.
Most of the banks are taking advantage of the stringent laws regarding bounced cheques and are forcing customers to pay back several times more than what they actually owe. Unless the print media along with authorities concerned urgently step in and check this menace, the problem will become worse.
Sandhya, Sharjah
Escapism
16 March 2010
I agree with the writer’s contention (‘Passing the Buck’, KT, March 15) that blaming ‘alien culture’ for the malice affecting local society is pure escapism.
The sorry episode is proof of missing parental guidance. Perhaps the economic status of the youth who committed the crime has a lot to do with the action because at least some people believe that money can talk.
KM Divakaran, Oman
IPL and Indian Culture
16 March 2010
The ‘DLF-IPL’ is marked and celebrated as the festival of cricket in India. This 45-day tournament is not only filled with fun, excitement and entertainment but also encourages the spirit of sportsmanship among youngsters in India.
The Indian Premiere League this year supports the environment in coordination with the United Nations and also supports education in India.
The short duration of the game does not hamper spectators’ interest. And the celebrity owners and supporters add more spice to the game. In fact, IPL is an effective way of promoting and strengthening Indian culture.
Yusra Abid & Ayesha Mashadi, Dubai
Where is Pathan?
16 March 2010
This is with regard to the cricket news in the sports section on March 14. Yousuf Pathan’s impressive batting against Mumbai Indians was inspiring. It was an inspiring knock by Yousuf who made 100 runs just in 37 balls.
The sports pages published the news but without a photograph of Pathan. Instead, Sangakara’s photograph was published. This was disappointing.
Bilal Barbhuyan, Dubai
Reservation Bill
16 March 2010
The hue and cry created by political parties over women’s reservation bill is not sincere. If they were concerned about women, they should have made the reservation at the time of announcement of candidates for general elections.
And, how much was allocated for women and scheduled casts in the last general elections? Come to think of it, will women legislators be able to fight poverty and corruption in a more meaningful way? Make reference to the track record of Kumari Mayayathi and Jayalalitha. What justice have they done to women in their respective states?
The common man is more concerned about the rising prices of essential commodities. Why not pass a bill to check the rising prices of essential commodities?
