Points of View
A space to share your feedback. Over to you.
The real challenge
I am writing in response to the thought-provoking column published in wknd. regarding the alarming trend of young and fit individuals succumbing to sudden heart attacks and strokes despite leading healthy lifestyles (What causes heart attacks among the young, Apr 26). The piece raises crucial questions about the gaps in cardiovascular care and emphasises the importance of prevention rather than just post-heart attack intervention. Indeed, the information available about heart attacks is abundant, but the real challenge lies in translating knowledge into action. As highlighted in the column, action is imperative, and this begins with addressing lifestyle factors that significantly impact heart health.
Raj Mankotia, by email
Laughter factory
If you missed the last (but certainly not the least!) column Shashi Tharoor’s World of Words (Ambiguous Sentences, Apr 26), you missed a great opportunity to laugh! His take on sentences that create ambiguity in conveying ideas provides both food for laughter and thought. Tharoor’s skillful handling of ambiguous sentences creates hilarious situations, causing readers to burst into laughter. It’s time for me to read it again for a second round.
Abdulla Kutty, by email
Self- reliance is key
The interview with the renowned communication expert Maha Abouelenin was truly engaging and enlightening (Rules of self-reliance, Apr 26). Inspired by her f ather’s teachings, Maha Abouelenin encapsulates the essence of self- reliance through personal anecdotes and professional encounters. She delves into essential practices, advising everyone to embrace a growth mindset, be a value creator, and deploy one’s greatest assets. In an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty, mastering self- reliance is not just an option but a necessity.
Jayashree Kulkarni, by email
A new way
Breaking tradition (Apr 26) comes as a spring refresher for women who have taken a break in their careers and wish to rejoin the workforce. NMH, started by Niki Mapouras Hyder, is indeed a beacon of hope for women who wish to continue their careers after a break— a common predicament faced by many women often without a way out. Thanks to NMH for bridging the gap and showing the way to women by upskilling, connecting, and providing the much- needed confidence to get back into careers of their choice.
Latha Narasimhan, by email
Power of branding
The interview with Maha Abouelenein is so inspiring ( Apr 26). We all have distinct personalities and are on different trails, so the need to know our selfworth and improve our skills becomes imminent. Carving a niche for ourselves helps, and comparison with others harms. So, as truly stated by her, actions speak louder than words! Another important aspect she covers is about ‘unlearning’ outdated habits and being open to change.
Saifuddin S F Khomosi, by email