Smoke billowing from a forest fire in the Amazon basin in northwestern Brazil. AFP PHOTO / GREENPEACE
Smoke billowing from a forest fire in the Amazon basin in northwestern Brazil. AFP PHOTO / GREENPEACE
Smoke billowing from a forest fire in the Amazon basin in northwestern Brazil. AFP PHOTO / GREENPEACE
Smoke billowing from a forest fire in the Amazon basin in northwestern Brazil. AFP PHOTO / GREENPEACE

Our futures are burning with the Amazon


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In response to your online story Macron says Amazon wildfires an 'international crisis' as Jair Bolsonaro blames NGOs (August 25), I hope everyone understands how dangerous this is and how critical this issue is to our survival.

Abdullah Husamo, Dubai 

Condolences to Arun Jaitley's family, he was a great man

I write to you in reference to your article Arun Jaitley, former Indian finance minister, dies at 66 (August 24).

The death of India's Finance minister is a great loss to the country's politics and to the BJP. He was a soft spoken, knowledgeable individual and a well versed politician who worked on varying portfolios with talent.

He was one of the strong figures of the BJP and a guiding force for the party. In addition to his passion for politics, he also loved cricket.

His legacy will continue forever. I pray for the departed leader and my heart goes out to his grieving family.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

World's richest should give something back

Regarding your story Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar named as one of the world's highest-paid actors here's what he earned (August 23), these people earn so much money, yet the world is still suffering, which I don't get. I'd like to know about the billionaires who build schools and homes instead.

Name withheld by request

It takes a healthy mind and body to succeed

With reference to the story about the Free three-day yoga festival set to take place in Dubai this November (August 23), this is a great awareness drive. Wealth is of no use without health. In this day and age, it takes a nation that is both educated and fit to dominate on the global stage.

Mumtaz Ahmad, India

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