Queen was a
first class woman
Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered for many deeds, but profoundly remembered as the only female member of the British royal family to serve in WW-II at18, when she joined the service. Further, she boldly drove the military truck and ambulances, replacing flat tyres on her own, when needed. Elizabeth II crowned at just 25 in 1952 was the longest reigning monarch in British history and ranked as the 4th longest reigning monarch in history.
During her long reign, the Queen has seen 16 British prime ministers take office and has 14 American presidents. She is a deeply no frills lady, yet was a first class woman, don’t think anyone in Britain has a work ethic like Her Majesty. Even at the old age of 96 she was bustling with robustness and zeal. Elizabeth II has, however, crafted it in her own right, meaning, she really worked to earn her status.
She used to rise early and was busy working from daybreak up until past sundown with highest integrity, which is why she was aged so well and even at 96 to prove that most hard working people can stay fit and healthy.
Her Majesty, aside from being the monarch of the nation was deeply non-partisan and apolitical. Considering how influential Britain historically was and still is, both within its historical global context, as well as economic, political, legal, and most significantly though, she hardly spoke much in the public, which is odd, considering that she was the Queen. The name “Elizabeth” with always be remembered.
I conclude with one of Queen Elizabeth’s quotes “When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.”
Gaston Dias, Sarzora
The longest-serving British monarch
Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-serving monarch in British history and the world’s oldest head of state. The Queen’s monarchy saw 16 different Britain prime ministers from Sir Winston Churchill to Liz Truss. She travelled more than any other international leader, and as the world’s oldest head of state, she always used her own distinctive form of quiet diplomacy to represent the United Kingdom around the world.
She was widely regarded as a symbol of stability, working tirelessly to make sure her monarchy remained relevant during a period of immense social, technological and economic changes. At 96, the queen died after overseeing the countless changes to a country often at the forefront of scientific innovation, at the centre of the Commonwealth of 52 countries, and whose language still dominates the world, but which is now searching for its path after leaving the European Union.
Queen Elizabeth II was a monarch par excellence, who will now be mourned across the globe.
Ranganathan Sivakumar, Chennai
A life dedicated
to service
Queen Elizabeth II (96), the UK’s longest serving monarch left for heavenly abode peacefully, after reigning for six decades. The Queen came to power in 1952 and witnessed enormous social changes. The boss lady devoted her life to service of her country.
British High commission in Delhi has opened book of condolence for her majesty the queen from today. Official engagements are cancelled and union flags will be flow on half mast on royal residences and government buildings in UK. King Charles (73) will be the king of UK and 14 other realms ending a wait for more than 70 years.
The late Queen Elizabeth visited India three times in 1961, 1983 and 1997 with her husband. Britain and India have a long-shared history which today is a source of great strength in building a new partnership fit for this new century.
Tashi Baheti, Ujjain
Queen’s death has
cast a pall of gloom
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II (96) has cast a pall of gloom all over the globe. She ascended the throne following her father, King George VI, death on February 6, 1952, when she was just 25.
Her eldest son Charles, 73, will be the oldest person to take over the British throne.
A global symbol of grace and stability, the Queen’s death draws the curtains on Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, which saw 16 British prime ministers, 14 American presidents and seven popes. Her legacy will endure for a very long time.
N J Ravi Chander, Bengaluru
Introspection time
for the Men in Blue
India’s unceremonious ouster from the Asia Cup T20 calls for serious introspection on the part of all stakeholders. It was a downhill story of a team consisting of highly talented bunch of individuals whose motivation, however, remains doubtful. Post mortem of defeats is easy, especially when the T20 World Cup in Australia is little more than a month away, dissection of reasons for India’s failure to reach the finals in the UAE is imperative.
The team management didn’t seem to have alternative plans ready when their set ones flopped. India stumbled while batting first; obviously the batsmen did not have definite plans when there was no score to chase.
Some batsmen looked like throwing away their wickets playing unwanted shots while still settling in. Deepak Hooda, one thought, was selected for his all-round ability, but the captain did not throw the ball to him even once.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar who gave away much in the 19th over of the two crucial super four matches, is a wily customer who cannot be written off so easily. But Rohit could have brought in Kumar in the last over while asking Arshdeep Singh to bowl in the 19th over in the Sri Lanka match.
Ganapathi Bhat, Akola
