Durani, an inspiration to young cricketers
Simplicity was the hallmark of the legendary cricketer Salim Durani who passed away a few days ago. Like in cricket, Durani played straight from his heart in his life too. Had he been around in modern day cricket, he would have been a roaring success in T20s and ODIs with his all-round abilities. If any cricketer had his charm and appeal that drew him up and enamoured in the film industry in equal measure, it was undoubtedly Salim Durani. The stylish left-hander will always be remembered as one of the greatest all-rounders in Indian cricket, and his legacy will continue to inspire young cricketers for generations to come.
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Ranganathan Sivakumar, Chennai
Well done Chinchinim residents!
Kudos to Chinchinim residents for their splendid performance during the fruitful presentation “Dhormik Dhakoun- Jivitacho Khuris Gheun Jezucho Pattlav Korum-ia” staged at Deussua on Sunday.
I salute my village actors, under the dynamic guidance of our Parish Priest Rev Fr Ancy D’Cunha.
You all deserve appreciation and congratulations for this unique presentation, showcasing all sections of society in the present era, led by evil forces, brought into deep and turbulent waters of life and how they are saved by the Grace of God.
Success comes to those who dare and act and our residents proved it by showcasing their talent during the presentation, by making it a memorable performance. Well done, keep it up and God Bless you with the intercession of St Anthony.
R D Rebello, Chinchinim
Heading towards a ‘Godless’ world?
This has reference to the report ‘From bricks to flips: 50 years of mobile phones’ on Herald edition dated April 4, 2023.
Wow! That was a very interesting and informative piece on how mobile phones evolved over the past 50 years. Fifty years ago, nobody would have imagined that the mobile phone which first came as a little bulky object would one day evolve into a slim object. And more so, nobody would have ever dreamt that the mobile phone would one day sound the death knell of many electronic gadgets, initially displacing the landline phones, then the camera, the stereo systems and PCs. And now, whether you like it or not, the mobile phone is literally ruling our lives. So, is the mobile Satan that has entered into our lives? The mobile however proved to be a boon during the recent pandemic when it brought school and workplaces to our homes, even bringing God into our homes, when places of worship were shut. So, is mobile phone even replacing God? Perhaps, for many, the mobile is now their God. The first thing that we look at when we wake up in the morning is mobile, not the image of God! Are we heading towards a ‘Godless’ world?
Melville X D’Souza, Mumbai
Wasting money on cosmetic changes
Did it need a meeting of the G20 to be slated in Goa for the authorities to spruce up the place and clear the muck? What is being cleaned is only the route that will be covered during that meeting to be held from April 17 to 19 at a five-star hotel in Bambolim. The rest of Goa will have to live with the existing dirt and debris all over.
The government wants Goa to look beautiful for the visitors and crores are being spent to make it look so. What is highly objectionable is that taxpayers’ money is being poured on window dressing. All these substandard works in all probability will be washed away in the ensuing monsoon. Good streetlight poles and fixtures are being changed. Possibly the removed ones will be sold as scrap and a smart contractor will buy them and after a coat of paint will flog them as brand new somewhere else.
What is further outrageous is that notified speed breakers have vanished obviously to ensure that the visiting G20 delegates do not have to face the inconvenience. It would be pertinent to know whether the Collector has issued an order denitrifying these speed breakers. And who should we hold responsible for the accidents and fatalities that may follow on account of the speed breakers that have disappeared.
The G20 delegates must be shown the true side of Goa. The government takes no heed of the old saying ‘he who pays the piper calls the tune’ ignoring the many urgent needs of the taxpayers, but instead hoping that a few short-term cosmetic changes at huge expense will somehow be a blessing in disguise. If all these changes without much thought are hurriedly being made to suit a handful of visitors, then why were they not made for the people all this time? Surely what’s good for the goose should be good for the gander?
Aires Rodrigues, Ribandar
Reprieve for Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi got a reprieve after the Sessions Court in Surat granted him bail and suspended the sentence in a defamation case filed by a BJP legislator over his 2019 remark about the Modi surname. Gandhi was handed a two-year jail sentence in the case. He said he is battling to protect democracy, and his only weapon is truth, while the BJP labelled it as a ploy to influence the judiciary. Gandhi was convicted and sentenced in the case on March 23. He was removed as a Lok Sabha member the following day.
N J Ravi Chander, Bengaluru
Boost maritime capacity
It is enigmatic that India is yet to fully realise its maritime potential although every April 5 is observed as National Maritime Day to defend, shield and preserve India’s maritime zone. For a country with a long coastline of over 7,500 km, this only reflects a lack of political will. Maritime development can act as an engine of growth and development and boost the country’s economic growth. The “waterways trade” or the inland waterway can supplement, or even ease, the road and rail trade load. As of now, the seaports are important cargo carriers in the country. No effort should be spared in linking seaports with road and rail.
The government’s plan of doubling the port capacity by 2025 is equally ambitious. The need to upgrade the ports should draw the Centre’s attention. There should be important infrastructural changes at seaports. Ports should be able to embrace larger ships and must be in a position to host fresh terminals for vessel occupancy. Old ships must make way for new ones. If the seaport capacity is enhanced, necessary changes will follow. Prudent utilisation of funds and effective implementation of decisions will go a long way in carrying our maritime strength to exalted levels besides generating jobs.
Ganapathi Bhat, Akola
