| Public services | | The news report about the Dubai government’s plan to renovate public services in a more innovative manner is a good step forward (Govt of future is innovative’, KT, May 23). | | Rising crimes | | The escalating number of crimes in India is a cause of concern for expatriates here. | | Terror index | | The United Kingdom’s new terror date 5/22, firmly etched alongside 7/7, will be remembered for its inanity — a tit-for-tat scenario that will benefit no one. | | A daunting task | | The year 2014 has a special significance in the history of the region, comprising Pakistan, Afghanistan, countries sitting to the east, west, and north; and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean to the south. | | Discriminatory trends | | The ignorance, fear and hatred of Islam, under the rubric of Islamophobia, is spreading in dangerous ways. It is a new form of racism based on religious association and must be treated like other forms of racism. | | Journey beyond 100 | | Ranbir Kapoor, scion of the once famous RK film empire, has in the short space of time since his entry into Bollywood made remarkable strides — bagging two back-to-back awards for stunning performances. | | Cricket philosophy | | I always watch the cricket match through the philosophical eye with sporty sprites. Cricket is the hot news now not because of the IPL but the conspiracy behind betting. | | Salik roads | | This is in response to the letter on May 22, in which the writer has questioned the rationale behind imposition of Salik when it has hardly impacted on the messy traffic jams. | | Nuclear conflict | | The grave global situation continues to imperil the safety of mankind. | | Geo-economics | | The thawing of tempers between Earth’s largest countries in terms of people is welcome news not only for the East, but for a world weary of tensions caused by poverty, ethnic strife, unemployment and gender inequality. | |
