Suicidal acts for publicity should be discouraged
It is absolutely a suicidal act craving for personal publicity. Public display and wide dissemination of these type of acts through print and online media, in particular social media create an urge in young minds to try and do a similar or different type inviting possible chances of death or permanent injuries.
I suggest the videos should be removed from the web and those who do such things should be punished so that there is a sense of fear among others who may attempt such things in future and prevent them from doing so. Congratulations to Dubai Police for taking the first step to warn such people.
Letters to the editor, The National dated 20 February 2017 on the topic
Dubai police summon Russian model who dangled from Cayan Tower
Hold her accountable!
It is a highly unbelievable and a one-off situation what the people of the state as well as those who love the Tamil people are witnessing now (‘India’s top court shows the way in fighting graft’, Gulf News, February 15). First and foremost, we are living in an era that should have freedom to express our constitutional rights and thoughts and not just follow the whims and fancies of anyone who claims to have confidence or power or even access to power.
Wonder why the educated Tamil people, men and women, sit quiet and say nothing on this issue. They had more of a voice and mass to express and unite themselves for the Jallikattu Festival issue than for a situation like these pseudo rulers.
Who is forcing Vivekanandan Krishnaveni Sasikala to remain in politics, if she feels that it’s hard for a woman to survive in politics? Sit quiet and be comfortable at home and enjoy the money that has been quietly earned over the years rather than perish with more greed.
Without strong sentencing and monetary punishment, which surprisingly was not handed out in this case, the process may continue to happen considering the timeframe for such verdicts.
From Mr Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, visit:
Hold her accountable! – Letters to the editor Gulf News Dt 21 February 2017
Obituary – Allakky Srinivas – a tribute
Aum Sri Sai Ram
My most humble and loving Pranams at the lotus feet of our Beloved Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
I am very sorry to inform all that Bro.Allakky Srinivas passed away on 20 February 2017 in Abu Dhabi.
With prayers sharing a small video compilation that summarises Allakky Srinivasjis devotion, seva, selfless service and life. May his soul rest in peace.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
20 February 2017
The good and the bad – Letters to the editor – Gulf News 20 February 2017c
The good and the bad
I am impressed by the quality of the news content coming out these days. In terms of the The Views, the editorials always stand out. Community reports of Gulf News have to be given a special mention as it reaches the issues addressed by dedicated residents that reach the authorities and achieve results. Gulf News should devote a day or two to encourage young writers from schools in the UAE to address the issues they feel important.
Kudos to the cartoonists and photographers of Gulf News as they do a good job to portray the message with intended effect. Weekend Review is so elaborate that one may need more than a full weekend to complete the contents. Of course, there are some negatives, too.
When it comes to major events related to the sub-continent, we tend to see the responses of a select few from the business community, which is becoming an overkill. Please do also try to cover more news from Abu Dhabi and other emirates so that readers from these areas do not feel they are left out.
The online version of Gulf News is highly attractive, however, updates have to be consistent and up to date. Indexing and tagging of the news items has to be accurate so that readers can search and obtain them quickly.
Of course, an improvement in coverage is seen these days, but expect more from Gulf News.
From Mr Ramesh Menon
Abu Dhabi
To read it in original, visit GULF NEWS online
#NaturePhotography – Day 5
Honored to be nominated by Leo Thomas for a photography initiative. i.e. to do a seven-day #naturephotography. I have to post one nature photograph a day for seven days and nominate at least one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with beautiful pictures of nature.
I am posting my click for today – Day 5!
I further nominate a wonderful photographer from Passionate Photographers group
to do the same!! Rajani Ramkumar
Day5: It is always nice to look at things from a different angle.
View from Muruga temple at Batu Caves Malaysia
#WorkingTogetherWorks – why this hashtag? Yes, I take my time with devotion and dedication to encourage that odd Passionate Photographers around. Do not miss out. Do not leave your clicks die in your phone memory cards or hard disks! Show them and let all of us travel and see the world around through each one of your click.
#RameshMenonAbuDhabi
#Clicksandwrites
#PassionatePhotographers
#InAbuDhabi
#Venice
#Etihadairways
#batucaves
#murugan
#malaysia
#travelphotography
#NaturePhotography – Day 4
Honored to be nominated by Leo Thomas for a photography initiative. i.e. to do a seven-day #naturephotography. I have to post one nature photograph a day for seven days and nominate at least one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with beautiful pictures of nature.
I am posting my click for today – Day 4!
I further nominate a wonderful photographer from Passionate Photographers group Suresh Thoyakkat to do the same!!
Day4: Which is best – the view from the shore or from the sea?
#WorkingTogetherWorks – why this hashtag? Yes, I take my time with devotion and dedication to encourage that odd Passionate Photographers around. Do not miss out. Do not leave your clicks die in your phone memory cards or hard disks! Show them and let all of us travel and see the world around through each one of your click.
Thank you Leo Thomas Vijay Kumar Shajitha Shifa Mahesh Krishnamurthy for accepting the request and now passing the baton for the day to Suresh Thoyakkat
#RameshMenonAbuDhabi
#Clicksandwrites
#PassionatePhotographers
#InAbuDhabi
#Venice
#Etihadairways
#VolvoOceanRace
#NaturePhotography – Day 3
Honored to be nominated by Leo Thomas for a photography initiative. i.e. to do a seven-day #naturephotography. I have to post one nature photograph a day for seven days and nominate at least one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with beautiful pictures of nature.
I am posting my click for today – Day 3!
I further nominate a wonderful photographer from Passionate Photographers group Mahesh Krishnamurthy to do the same!!
Day3: Nature at its best – #WorkingTogetherWorks
This is a photo from my visit to Venice when I participated in the Biennale 2014. Those who have been there will know the importance of the canal network and water transport system used for moving around. Imagine yourself rushing with all your luggage and camera equipment from your hotel to the boat station and being alerted that the canal will be closed in few minutes for the next 4 hours for a boat race. Thank god and I made it somehow and reached the other side till the railway station for my train to Milan to get the flight. Etihad had no direct flight to Venice those days.
#WorkingTogetherWorks – why this title? Yes, I take my time with devotion and dedication to encourage that odd Passionate Photographers around. Do not miss out. Do not leave your clicks die in your phone memory cards or hard disks! Show them and let all of us travel and see the world around through each one of your click.
Thank you Leo Thomas Vijay Kumar Shajitha Shifa for accepting the request and now passing the baton for the day toMahesh Krishnamurthy
#RameshMenonAbuDhabi
#Clicksandwrites
#PassionatePhotographers
#InAbuDhabi
#Venice
#Etihadairways
Bad weather day – Drive with caution
Slight rain, wet road, wind + fast drivers = bad driving conditions. Drive safely
#StartEarlyDriveCarefullyReachSafely
#NaturePhotography – Day 2
Honored to be nominated by Leo Thomas for a photography initiative. i.e. to do a seven-day #naturephotography. I have to post one nature photograph a day for seven days and nominate at least one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with beautiful pictures of nature. I am posting my click for today – Day 2! I further nominate a wonderful photographer from Passionate Photographers group Shajitha Shifa to do the same!!
Day2: Nature at its best – my home away from home #InAbuDhabi “Wherever you go in this world, home is where the heart is.”
It is very rare to get a rain in Abu Dhabi. If it rains, it is a joy to watch and also at the same time lot of care and caution to be taken to be safe on the road. #StartEarlyDriveCarefullyReachSafely.
Thank you Leo Thomas, Vijay Kumar Shajitha Shifa
for this and passing the baton for the day to Vijay Kumar
#RameshMenonAbuDhabi
#Clicksandwrites
#PassionatePhotographers
#InAbuDhabi
#NaturePhotography – Day 1
Honored to be nominated by Leo Thomas for a photography initiative. i.e. to do a seven-day #naturephotography. I have to post one nature photograph a day for seven days and nominate at least one person each day to pass this along so we can flood Facebook with beautiful pictures of nature. I am posting my click for today! I further nominate a wonderful photographer from Passionate Photographers group Vijay Kumar to do the same!!
Day1: Nature at its best – my village #Pullur, MyIjk – Explore Irinjalakuda
“Wherever you go in this world, home is where the heart is.”
Thank you Leo Thomas for this and passing the baton for the day to Vijay Kumar
#RameshMenonAbuDhabi
#Clicksandwrites
#PassionatePhotographers
Keralam – Kandathum Kettathum
ClicksandWrites 
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