Japan played their Group ‘E’ match against four-time World Champions Germany. They came back from 1-0 down to register a stunning 2-1 victory against the mighty Germans. The team won accolades for the stupendous victory. But what has also got the Japanese fans praise from across the globe is that after the match the fans stayed at the Khalifastadium and cleaned up all the waste instead of celebrating their victory.
Hundreds of blue disposal bags were distributed by the Japanese supporters and people of all ages joined in tidying up the stadium. This beautiful gesture was caught by the camera. Incidentally this is not the first time that they have shown it to the world. They reportedly did it in the last World Cup in Russia after their 3-2 loss against Belgium.
As a matter of fact few Japanese fans were seen cleaning up the stadium in the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador in which their nation did not feature. A Japanese fan reportedly said that Japanese people never leave rubbish behind and that they respect the place. After the matches the stadiums become full of litter and plastic wastes from food items and other used materials.
Cleaning up the mess after the match is a noble and laudable gesture which the Japanese people have managed to continue. It is indeed a lesson in cleanliness for the rest of the world and what better stage to depict it than the World Cup matches.
Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco
The street lights in Siolim-marna jurisdiction are automatically switched ON/OFF through the timer. From this month onwards it becomes dark as early as 6 pm till 6.30 am the next day. It would be advisable that the concerned JE of the siolim section office re-adjust the timer to avoid any unforeseen accidents on the siolim roads.
Today at 6.10 it was pitched dark with the herd of buffaloes roaming the main MDR-6 road causing all sorts of dangers to the motorist. Hope the authorities will do the needful.
Gregory E Dsouza, Siolim
We all agree that ‘patience’ is considered to be a virtuous behavior. Problems can be avoided if we all have patience in negotiating or if in a debate or in an argument - while at work or at home, driving in a traffic jam, in sports or dealing with facts of all aspects of life.
I am pretty much sure, there are worst things that can be avoided in life having patience, if you have the patience to endure things, or it is a virtual suicide loosing to the core. Mind you, most executives who grew from grassroot, have climbed the ladder becoming great individuals having this blessed virtue - I personally put up my hand up to acknowledge and proudly say, Yes! How many times we heard or preached to all ages “if slow and study tortoise didn’t have enough patience, could have never won the race with the over smart hare”.
However, some are equally guilty of wanting things immediately, as they can’t afford to wait for tomorrow, which just few hours away. In my personal experience, patience is something which must be learned with cool mind and practiced as it does not come naturally by birth. The beauty is, those who master patience become more successful than those who cannot, having short time vision.
Gaston Dias, Sarzora
On 26th November we observe our Constitution Day which is also known as National Law Day. We have a lot to reflect on what has been going wrong with the very guiding principles of our Constitution being flouted with impunity. On 26 November 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted our Constitution which was drafted by a committee headed by Babasaheb Ambedkar who played a pivotal role in its drafting.
Perhaps the founding fathers never visualized or anticipated that money and muscle power would one day rule the roost in our country’s political arena with persons lacking morals and ethics assuming power.
So now there is a need of urgent amendments to our Constitution to safeguard those fundamentals while leaving no grey areas for manipulation and towards this the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary must look within.
Aires Rodrigues, Ribandar
The recent two incidents of suspected drug overdose by a female tourist and a Telangana registered SUV wreaking havoc by driving on the Arossim Beach and running over a flock of seagulls, killing two of them, has drawn public ire.
This shows the reckless behavior of tourists and stringent action should be taken against perpetrators of such activities.
Tourists are emboldened to commit blatant crimes in Goa taking advantage of the deteriorating law and order situation. The government gives only bunch of bundle speeches and lacks strategy to control drug trade in state.
The Tourism Department should work alongside the Goa Police to make sure that rules are in place. Crime can have a very negative impact on tourism and security in tourism can not be taken for granted. Unless the State takes strict measures, there will be no alteration in the behaviour of the tourists. ‘Athithi Devo Bhavva’ should be the maxim under the Goa Tourism promotion, but the openness and welcoming of tourists should not be extended to criminal behaviour or breaking of rules and laws.
KG Vilop, Chorao
