Movement between India and Pakistan
People
migrated in big numbers from both sections of the state of Punjab in 1947, with most people thinking the partition was just temporary and they would be able to return home once circumstances were better (“Indian Sikh’s dream to visit Pakistan comes true after 71 years”, Gulf News, March 28). However, they couldn’t visit their homes. Some people died with the hope of returning home and some are still alive and still missing their homes. Both sides should solve their issues with an open heart and make it easy for people to move with ease in both countries because there is no second option. This will definitely happen one day when people will move between Pakistan and India by showing their identity cards, like seen in Europe. Our future generations will be more intelligent and practical and I hope at least someone may visit their old home town.
From Mr Shafqat Rasool
Dubai
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Unity and friendship
The
reality is that the biggest loss suffered because of partition, was to the people of Punjab, especially our grandparents. They lost their land and many people were killed during the migration of people. I pray nowhere in the world should such a partition happen. My grandfather died in 2015. When I saw his eyes he never complained about Pakistan and their people, but a few people on both sides and the nation’s leaders can never change.
From Mr Tinku Sharma
India
The flip side to everything
Research
reveals that the use of internet by social media lovers, especially from among the younger generation, has gone up over the years (“Why the world still needs bona fide news”, Gulf News, March 27). Naturally, the disadvantages of these new technologies have started surfacing. Educators and parents are worried and need to find a way to not dismiss it completely, but at least propose some measures to shield the younger generation from this growing menace. A major disadvantage of the internet, which parents usually complain about is that their children are using it for longer hours and are almost
addicted to it. Digital eye strain forces young children to start wearing glasses at a very early age.
According to a study by the University of Leeds, UK, using the internet for prolonged hours causes stress for youngsters and gives rise to mental disorders like addiction and depression, thus affecting their concentration and memory, as well as their ability to make independent decisions and set goals. It could also reduce their resilience and lead to inappropriate behaviour.
Excessive and inept use of the internet is increasing day by day and that is why proper attention must be paid to its side effects and its users must be informed about all these factors. Seminars, workshops, academic conferences and parent- pupil meetings need to be organised from time to time to discuss and highlight the disadvantages of the excessive use of the internet. Everything has both good and bad aspects; it is we, who must choose which side to follow. So, we must choose wisely and make the internet a beneficial tool and companion. Man has made technology and its use is in our hands. Don’t let it become our master. Do not let the disadvantages of the internet overshadow its benefits. From Mr Shiben Krishen Raina Ajman
A good move
The
decision from the cricket association is absolutely fantastic and it is welcomed (“Australian cricketers get one- year ban for ball tampering”, Gulf News, March 29). This will be a real example to each and every player who wished to cheat in the game. This is a lesson to be learnt by all the cricketing nations. Good judgement!
From Mr Rozan Bhattarai
UAE
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Nothing but negligence
It’s
shocking to see that a two- monthold baby was carried with an oxygen cylinder in a hospital in the Indian state of Bihar (“Two- month- old baby who was denied stretcher dies in hospital”, Gulf News March 26). There is no justification for the negligence from the hospital. Medical care for the common people is still a dream in India. During the last budget, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared free insurance and nobody knows when it will be implemented. The fact is that government hospitals lack proper infrastructure and poor people who opt for treatment here doesn’t get care. In India, millions of people have no access to proper medical facilities, hospitals are not equipped with modern medical equipment or medicines. Let this incident be an eye- opener for all. From Mr Eappen Elias
Dubai
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