It is now very common to have Kitchen hood installed in at our home. Time has changed and with more modern amenities we have to be additional cautious. I am writing this from a recent personal accident that happened within our family. A fire incident that happened, and by sheer luck those involved survived without any injury. The trauma that followed still continues with family including adults and children. It is indeed an eye opener. What do we do to avoid such incidents to recur?. Indeed, Ki... read more »
Two officers from Kerala State Forest department verifying details and health condition of the elephants on duty each time for the temple festival and rituals associated. They take note of several details including the name of the elephant, its health condition, details of its mahout, whether he is drunk or not, whether proper food is given etc. I found them doing selfless service and much better placed in all aspects when compared to their colleagues working for Kerala Police force. At a time when the ... read more »
Mobile danger I always thought that using mobile phones while driving is a dangerous activity. I am now convinced that using mobile phones while doing any other activity is equally dangerous. I read about two deaths that happened when those involved were crossing the railway track while listening to music on their earphones. They noticed only the train from one side and missed the fast one from the opposite side. Here in the UAE too, I have read about a recent incident when a driver tried to send... read more »
The summer is here already, and the heat is creating problems for those Abu Dhabi residents who have to wait for buses and taxis. There are no sunshades available at many stops, and no discipline among those trying to board buses or taxis. A lot of people jump the queue for taxis, while slower or more patient people have to wait forever. I'd like to see dedicated taxi ranks in Abu Dhabi, with clear signage indicating where cabs should stop and where people should form queues. Eventually I'd like ... read more »
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I felt the tremor at Abu Dhabi Mall on Tuesday (High-rises evacuated amid quake tremors, April 10), and I would like to make some observations. If ever such an alarming situation happens again, and instructions are given to evacuate, people should not prolong their stay within the premises by asking questions such as “When can I come back?”, or continue with their meetings, coffee or telephone conversations. They should leave immediately, taking the suggested route to the safest location in the open. ... read more »
It started with dust storm and now it is raining. Good to moderately heavy rain with thunder and lightning, unusual for all Abu Dhabi residents. Enjoy the rain, but drive safely if you are on the road. Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi 06th April 2013, 09:40 pm read more »
Caution – Foot over bridge work in progress! It’s an interesting site to note. At last the foot over bridge work in progress.. A big caution – as announced in the sign clearly. We all do not know how long it will take to finish. As written wrongly, there are several wrong things associated with this construction project taken up by the authorities. It may continue for a longer time than we all expect. So, watch your way. There are no barricades, no protection, no safety measures to safeguard pu... read more »
Struggling Groceries On: Gas cylinders being sold by grocery storeshttp://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/community-reports/gas-cylinders-being-sold-by-grocery-stores-1.1159804 read more »
In Times of India, Whitefield edition dated 16 February 2013 read more »
