A real people’s princess
P rincess Diana is an icon, whose legacy occupies a unique place in my heart. I was born when the whole world was mourning her death, a year after the fateful accident. I’ve grown up, with awe and admiration for this wonderful woman. Her charm and charisma brought happiness to all the people she served. From being a nanny and kindergarten teacher to a woman who has impacted an entire nation, her life is filled with many lessons of humility and generosity that all of us could learn from. Those bright, starry eyes have silently told a story of a lot of pain and troubles. The candle lit by the humanitarian services and the sacrifices made by the “Rose of England” can never be extinguished by any gust of wind. She is definitely the people’s princess, whose lasting legacy will continue to inspire generations around the world. She is the princess every little girl should aspire to be. From Ms Maria Vincent US
Give way on the roads
I have noticed that many motorists lose patience when they are stuck in traffic (“RTA braces for Eid visitor influx with traffic plan”, Gulf News, August 27). I have also observed that when some motorists don’t get a parking space, they obstruct traffic. This year is the Year of Giving in the UAE, but many among us still think that giving means donating money or food. However, giving also means having patience. To motorists, it should mean giving way. Sometimes, when people are in a hurry, they lose their patience on the road, which leads to accidents.
The authorities have been educating pedestrians and motorists on various aspects of road safety and discipline. It is logical to understand the frustration of a motorist when he does not get parking. However, when people do obstruct parking, they are restricting the movement of the other drivers, who might be in a hurry or have an emergency. I urge everyone to maintain road discipline by giving way to emergency vehicles, and by parking properly. Small actions from each of us do have a positive impact on society. From Mr Arjun Anand Mallya Sharjah
Lost gold, but won praise
F irst of all, congratulations to Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara for winning a gold medal at the badminton World Championships (“Okuhara halts Sindhu in final”, Gulf News, August 27). It was a real heartbreak, not only to P. V. Sindhu but to the entire nation of India. Even though she fought gallantly, she narrowly missed the gold medal at the Glasgow World Championships.
We are really proud of her achievements. Since the Rio Olympics, she has been rising steadily and is the only Indian to win three medals at the World Championships, till now. Keep up this tempo and scale higher in the coming years, Sindhu. From Ms Kavitha Srikanth India
Stiff laws for fires
T he UAE is known for imposing stringent safety laws (“Fire extinguishers at a building not serviced for 16 years”, Gulf News, August 25). Congratulations to the fire department for their effort and continuous research in new technology with regards to fire safety.
I read about their plans of introducing nano-particle fire extinguishers, more portable fire extinguishers, and ones that are especially suitable for gas, liquid fuel, and cooking oil, with fire safety drills given in all buildings.
On the issue of the fire extinguisher that was not serviced for 16 years, in the report, I have some questions. How are there buildings that have expired fire extinguishers, when the Municipality visits every year, for inspections? Do the occupants or building owners not care for their own safety? From Ms Corazon Tarcena UAE
Blue whale nuisance
T his game is causing physical harm to teens, which is why it is considered one of the most dangerous games (“UAE parents warned about Blue Whale online game”, Gulf News, August 27). Almost all online games are made to waste the time of the young generation.
These games consists of many levels and teens become addicted to these silly games to complete these levels. Some of these teens become aggressive and don’t listen to their parents. If they are not allowed to play at home, they go and play them at gaming cafes.
Such games are destroying the younger generation. From Ms Syeda Ahmad UAE Facebook comment
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