LetterPublished in The National Abu dhabi on 12.June.08.U.A.E.
June 12, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Sudan has enough problems
It was so sad to read about the plane that burst into flames after landing at Khartoum airport in Sudan on Tuesday night on The National’s website yesterday. Despite advanced technology in the aviation industry, there have been several air accidents recently.

Poor visibility can lead to tragedies and authorities should take more notice of weather forecasts. I pray for the victims and their families.

K Ragavan, Ajman

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Letter Published in Gulf today on 6.March.08.U.A.E.
June 11, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Good stories

I have been watching the tremendous growth of the Indian film industry for the past Forty years. Earlier black and white movies used to grab the attention of the audience. Indian films are popular in the world. Millions of rupees are spent on the production of movies. The most important thing in movies is the story. Film maker should rather concentrate on good stories.

K.Ragavan by email



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letter Published in Khaleejtimes on June10.08.U.A.E.
June 10, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Visit visa fee hike

THE announcement of four new types of visit visas(Khaleejtimes ,june9,2008) was a shocking news for the expatriates.At present,visit visa for three months,including renewal fees,costs Dh600.which the new rule,one has to pay an additionalDh400,which is toomuch.

I request the authorities to consider retaining the oldfees for visit visas to bring parents and close relatives in to the country.Already,the peopleare reeling under highcost of living which has hit the familybudget hard.

K.Ragavan.Ajman

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Letter Published on 10.June 08.The National.Abu dhabi.in Web mail.u.a.e.
June 10, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Visa fee increase.

Expatriates were shocked by the Government’s decision to increase visitor visa fees.Iappreciate that the Government Must do some thing,but families through outthe countrywill suffer.Perhaps the Government will consider exemptions for immediate familyand in particular ,parents.Many here are already facing economic hard ship,this will only add to their burden.

K.Ragavan.Ajman.

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Letter Published inGulfnews on 10.June.08.U.A.E.
June 10, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Image in jeopardy
I was upset by Gulf News’s report that Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif was detained at Dubai Airport for the possession of drugs (”Asif’s career could be over if found guilty by WADA”, Gulf News, June 5). I am an admirer of the fast bowler. Asif is a popular sportsman, but he is jeopardising his career and image through such incidents.

We have watched many sports personalities over the years, who have been arrested for carrying illegal narcotics. There are many other ways to be inspired and stimulated. Why take drugs?
From Mr K. Ragavan
Ajman
Gulf News Readers Club member






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Article on 7,June.08.Old is gold.
June 8, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Dear Friends,

Kindly read the above article,When my turn came, Iremembered the memorable Bond Seriesplayed by the charming Sean Connery.

Since this article has not updated in the Paper ,i typed ,and hence this small error .

Regards.

K.Ragavan.

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Article Published in Gulf today on 7.June.08.U.A.E.
June 7, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Old is

Gold

Recently,some of my friends,arranged a get-together along with a debateon oldmovies in various l anguages.

We discussedvarious films.

When my turn came played bythe charming seanconnery.

Four decadesago,the secret agentjames bondcreated a big impact through out the world.

Theimaginationof ian fleming,author of 007 james bond series,produced by Harry saltzmen for Twentith century Fox and the back ground music were remarkable.

Istillremember the excellent films Russiawith love,Thunderball and Gold finger.Besides Bond,there were other memorable films like Where Eagles Dare and K.Asif’s Mugal-e-Azam.andWaqt in Hindi.

No wonder,it is said

Old is gold.

K.Ragavan.



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Letter Published in Khaleejtimes.on 5.June 08.U.A.E.
June 5, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Sharjah toilet facility

5 June 2008

IN SHARJAH, near the Saudi mosque, the toilet is not maintained properly and most of the tourists visiting the mosque cannot use the facility. Since this is a very important place and also given that Sharjah is a key cultural emirate of the UAE, I request the concerned authorities to look into this matter.


— K. Ragavan, Sharjah



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lETTER PUBLISHED IN tHE NATIONAL ABUDHABI .ON 4 JUNE.08.uA.E.
June 4, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Ruler’s response to hotel tragedy commendable
» Last Updated: June 03. 2008 9:01PM UAE / June 3. 2008 5:01PM GMT
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Your coverage (June 3) of the tragic collapse of the Ajman Laguna Hotel was sad and painful to read.

Civil defence and police are investigating the cause of this incident.The ruler of Ajman rushed to the spot, and his order for an enquiry is appreciated. I pray for the victims.

K Ragavan, Sharjah

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Letter Published in The National,Abudhabi.2,06.08.U.A.E.
June 2, 2008 by krishnamachari ragavan
Traffic lights missing in Sharjah
» Last Updated: June 01. 2008 8:49PM UAE / June 1. 2008 4:49PM GMT
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Traffic on the Al Mina Road in Sharjah has increased, and crossing the road to get to the bus terminal takes five to seven minutes. Motorists drive too fast and no courtesy is shown in giving way.

Therefore, there is a need for traffic lights near the bridge near the Dnata office, which would ease the crossing of pedestrians. Similarly the intersection near the old Al Majerah souk on the way to Ajman Creek Road needs a signal.

Many people walk in the morning to work and they find it difficult to cross the road because of heavy traffic.

I request that the concerned authorities look into the matter.

K. Ragavan, Sharjah