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MyVoice: Views of our readers 13th June 2025
Nation mourns as Boeing 787 crashes In one of the worst air disasters in India's aviation history, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, flying from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed in a devastating mid-air tragedy. At a chilling 625 feet, the aircraft lost control before plummeting into a densely populated area, turning homes and lives into a mangled mess of debris. On board were 242 passengers; 133 have been reportedly confirmed dead. The remaining are feared missing or critically injured. This marked the first major crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in Indian skies — a jet once touted for its safety and innovation. The visuals emerging from the crash site are nothing short of horrifying: twisted metal, burning wreckage, and families weeping amid ruin. The nation stands in stunned silence as rescue operations continue. This disaster has not only shattered lives but also shaken public faith in air safety. A full investigation is underway, but for now, India mourns a catastrophe that should never have happened. N Sadhasiva Reddy, Bengaluru Human error or…. The initial information definitely pointed to a technical snag forcing the experienced pilot to send out a May Day call within 5 minutes of take-off. This very plane was involved in a serious technical snag during December 2024 wherein it was taken off the tarmac before takeoff. Eversince the Air India authorities persisted with its use for regular flights unmindful of its Air worthiness! Even the DGCA was on record to have issued a show cause notice to the airlines concerned about this very plane. Yet the operator continued to press this plane for regular flights all over! Apparently, as per reports available it is a clear case of human error coupled with greed for money throwing the safety of passengers to the winds! Govardhana Myneedu, Vijayawada Kerala faces environmental crisis The Kerala coast is witnessing container shipwrecks with toxic and hazardous cargo – MV Wan Hai 503 is the second such ship after a major blast ripped through the Singapore flagged container vessel. Among the 18 crew members, five sustained burn injuries and were admitted to a hospital. Timely action by ICGS Sachet and other three vessels along with INS Sutlej and Tugs could douse the raging fire on the vessel. In a similar incident a container ship MSC ELSA-3 capsized and sank off the coast of Kochi with dangerous chemicals, and the containers began to breach the shorelines of Kollam and other nearby places. Such incidents, along with enormous oil spill would severely affect marine life even as the trawling ban due to monsoon is in place in the state. Such incidents must be taken seriously, and the shipping companies must be made accountable for environmental damage and other bad effects to marine life. K V Raghuram, Wayanad Major catastrophe The plane crash at Ahmedabad airport with 230 passengers bound for London was very tragic, barely had it lifted off and the landing great retrieved, within 45 seconds of take- off. There were Indian and foreign passengers abroad, and had hit a building, being reduced into a fireball. This is a first major crash of the kind; and a similar one that had happened at Kozhikode airport when the aircraft overshot the runway, during landing and fell into the deep gorge, adjacent to the runway. S Lakshmi, Hyderabad Stampedes are routine in India This has reference to the article by Dr Mohan Kanda on 'Prioritise Crowd Control '. National Crime Records Bureau has recorded that our country has the highest number of stampedes. The uncontrolled gathering of people is created by the organizers who give wide publicity for their events. Such, certainly leads to the stampedes, causing injuries and fatalities. The news goes global in no time. The affected family members' mental agonies cannot be healed. But it has become a routine for many prominent personalities to shower their sympathies. The Government at the Centre and in the respective states declare compensations followed by investigation. It is a known fact that over decades the crowd management concepts were all set aside. I request the Prime Minister and all the Chief Ministers to insist on crowd limiting methods thus preventing the accidents. G Murali Mohan Rao, Secunderabad
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27-05-2025
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MyVoice: Views of our readers 27th May 2025
Spare a thought for the suffering BPL lot India has become the world's fourth largest economy, sooner than later. Despite concerted efforts by the forces inimical to India, especially engineered by Pakistan, India's economy continued its surge to pip Japan and take the fourth spot in the rankings. Amid the 'hail Modi' slogans, many people are oblivious of the sufferings of millions of poor people, who are deprived of life's necessities. The rich are having a field day in our country and NPAs are being written off by banks. The fourth largest economy status is no doubt laudable, but it makes no sense as people are getting the benefits of a large economy. I hope the NDA government at the Centre will focus on the poverty alleviation schemes and lift all BPL families out of misery. Govardhana Myneedu, MG Road, Vijayawada Indian economy on the right track India has officially surpassed Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world. It is a good augury, especially considering that the rise in economic growth is likely to push the country to the third spot in the next three years. The Union government has set a roadmap to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047, from the current $3.6 trillion. This can help in strengthening geo-political ties with the rest of the world. Dimple Wadhawan, Kanpur Nagar No benefits on the ground India's leap to the world's fourth-largest economy is a milestone—but it remains a mirage for the masses? While our GDP climbs, the ground-realities paint a different picture: jobless graduates, rural distress, and widening inequality. Yes, we're celebrating in boardrooms, but what about the daily wagers and farmers, who feel no ripple of this 'growth'. It's time we give economic justice the same limelight as fiscal rankings. Policymakers must stop chasing global applause and start uplift of those in the grassroots. Let's stop treating development as a number game and start asking: development for whom? Until the prosperity graph reflects the lives of the poorest, the tricolour of success remains incomplete. Hasnain Rabbani, Mumbai India's giant leap must be sustained India becoming the world's fourth-largest economy is not just about numbers. It reflects the nation's determination, clear vision, and steady progress. Overtaking Japan is a strong sign that India just does not dream but knows that it can realise those dreams. The latest milestone reminds us to trust our potential, improve our systems, and use healthy dissatisfaction as fuel for growth. Today's global and political climate favours India, but the real challenge is to maintain this pace. If we continue with the same spirit, India can lead not just economically, but also socially, educationally, and technologically. This is more than just development—it's the making of history. Mohammad Asad, Mumbai Millions of BPL families still languish On the face of it, Nithi Aayog asserting that India has emerged as the fourth largest economy is a good sign. Even more delightful is that it can surpass Germany to take the third spot within the next three years. However, in this celebratory mood, let us not ignore the plight of the teeming millions in the BPL category. There is hardly any scope for their economic well-being. B Veerakumaran Thampi, Thiruvananthapuram Collective approach needed to tackle Corona onslaught Just as the country was bouncing back from the pain and suffering inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic, we are once again staring at a fresh outbreak of the dreaded disease. In this grim situation, it is important to take precautionary measures from now onwards. The figures of Corona victims are increasing every day, and we cannot fight Corona by relying on the government alone. Every person has a responsibility towards combating this menace. Being cautious and vigilant is the need of the hour. There should be a collective approach in curtailing the spread of Corona in India. Arvind Rawal, Jhabua (MP)
