LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR ISSUE DATED MARCH 22, 2025

CARE FOR HOMELESS AND DESTITUTE!

IT’S becoming very distressing to see so many homeless reduced to sleeping on streets and pavements. Undoubtedly, this is a global phenomenon even in so-called advanced countries. The authorities should set up adequate night shelters to cater for these less fortunate destitute people.
In fact, as part of the disaster management task there should be a contingency plan in place. Supporting those in need and marginalized people will boost their immunity and health, protect them from infections and diseases.
The focus of any government should be at all times to care, be concerned and comfort every citizen, not least of the poorest of the poor. Through concrete measures usher in succour and solace to our unfortunate brothers and sisters out in the cold, sun and rain.
Nelson Mandela rightly said “Freedom is meaningless if people cannot put food in their stomachs, if they can have no shelter, if illiteracy and disease continue to dog them.”
—Aires Rodrigues, London

SHARE POWER OF LOVE!
OUR society is undergoing too many troubles and difficulties and there are many people suffering due to loneliness, depression and suicidal tendencies. We are failing in adhering to the power of love! True love is divineand helps people in need and want and searching for a reason to live.
The power of true love gives meaning to many people, mainly those who are shattered dueto broken relationships, unfaithful friendships, which leadsthem to various addictions. But the power of love empowers, enriches and strengthens in difficult times. Love enlightens us to live so simply that others may simply live. It heals and secures a person during rough times with cheerfulness. Love helps broken and separated loved ones to reunite with one another.
—Cajetan Peter D’Souza, MUMBAI

MOPA AIRPORT WINS `CIVIL AVIATION SUSTAINABILILTY ACCOLADE’ The Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL), has been honoured with the prestigious Build India Infra Awards 2025 for sustainability in the Civil Aviation Sector. The award was presented by Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu at a ceremony held at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi. The event was supported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA). The IGBC Platinum-certified airport is on the path of being carbon-neutral. The airport is now recognized for its rigorous implementation of sustainability best practices aimed at conserving natural resources and reducing its environmental footprint. It integrates multiple energy-efficient measures, including the use of LED lighting across all buildings and airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems. There is ground handling equipment and buses operate on electric power. Onsite 5 MWp Solar PV generation unit is installed at the airport to supply electric power to the airport. To curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, GGIAL has deployed fixed electrical ground power (FEGP) and pre-conditioned air (PCA) systems at the airport to minimize the reliance on auxiliary power units (APUs) of aircraft and bridge-mounted equipment. A fuel hydrant system has been implemented for aircraft refuelling, eliminating the need for fuel bowser movement on airside. The airport also has an advanced rainwater harvesting system. Speaking on this occasion CEO of GGIAL RV Sheshan said: “Sustainability is one of the core values of GMR Group’s culture. Sustainable practices are essential to drive meaningful progress toward a more inclusive and green future. These accolades inspire us to take more significant steps to shape a better world we seek.”

`HUSBAND APPRECIATION DAY!’
DO you know that April 19 is Husband Appreciation day? Let us keep 2 minutes silence and read some quotes from great personalities:
• “After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin, they just can’t face each other, but still they stay together.” – Al Gore
• “A good wife always forgives her husband when she’s wrong.” – Barack Obama
• When you are in love, wonders happen. But once you get married, you wonder, what happened.” — Steve Jobs
And the best one is…
• “Marriage is a beautiful forest where brave lions are killed by beautiful deers.” – Brad Pitt
We are sharing this for National Husband Appreciation Day coming up by way of engaging in some laughter therapy! Share with others.
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