Self-balancing scooters risky

It's sensible to ban children from moving around on self-balancing boards in public places (Motor boards prompt Abu Dhabi Police warning, October 14).

Children tend to be careless without their parents’ supervision. Innocent people will be blamed if an accident occurs.

Genesis Lachica, Abu Dhabi

This device is dangerous for a child’s health, as it will make them lazy and give them a reason not to participate in any physical activity.

Miriam Seferian, Abu Dhabi

In reference to your editorial Toy of the moment (October 14), I wonder why are these toys being imported considering the Government is trying hard to fight obesity. These devices make children lazy.

Christie King Eckardt, Abu Dhabi

What should actually be done is improve and widen the pavements and remove all the obstacles that force pedestrians to end up walking on the streets. More parks around the city would also be nice to see.

Linda Abu Ghattas Gomez, Abu Dhabi

Before banning these toys, stop drivers from speeding. Here the issue just needs to be handled with common sense. A person below 13 years should not be allowed to use these boards. It is written in the user manual, which also says that the user should wear a helmet, knee pads and ankle pads.

Tumwesigye Julius, Uganda

Hardliners in India pose threat to democracy

I feel sad that intolerance is growing in India (Indian politician doused in ink over Pakistan book launch, October 13). The attack by right-wing Hindu activists on Sudheendra Kulkarni, who was organising the book launch in Mumbai, is just one among many attacks that have taken place in recent months on people who have dared to voice their own opinion or contradicted right-wing views. These people are creating an environment never experienced before in India.

When Narendra Modi won the elections, hopes were running high among the masses. They are now despondent. These incidents pose a grave danger to India’s democratic character. It would be good for the country if the Modi government can effectively deal with these issues.

Ravi Jayachandran, India

iPhone upgrade is not just subtle

Your article Apple iPhone 6s, 6s Plus review: new camera welcome but not much else to entice (October 13) says: "Unlike the comprehensive design overhaul of last year's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the latest upgrades to its smartphone range are, as expected, on the subtler side". But the "Force Touch" screen is not a "subtle" upgrade, it's a complete new way of interacting with your iPhone.

Ivo Dielen, Ras Al Khaimah

And the credit goes to ...

Officially, the director of the beautifully-made film Meenaxi is the legendary painter MF Husain, but insiders know that the film is largely Owais Husain's creation (Artist Owais Husain learns to create on his own terms in Dubai, October 15).

The son gave the entire credit of direction to his then nonagenarian father, who was known as the “hermit painter”. The bicycle ballet with the handlebar bells and the beautiful song Rishta will remain in the collective memory forever.

Dilrasheed, Dubai

Entrepreneur shows the way

Omar Abedin's resilience is simply phenomenal (Abu Dhabi entrepreneur tells how he came back from the brink after $360,000 debt, October 14). I wish him best of luck. I'm convinced he'll see the pinnacle of success, because he has the ability to use a setback to his advantage.

Konney Adjetey, Ghana