Let’s observe Eid according to Islamic teachings

Muslims across the world celebrate only two festivals: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. The former is celebrated immediately after the commencement of the holy month of Ramadhan. While Eid is a moment to celebrate, we must not forget that Islam has strongly denounced extravagance. The wastefulness has not More

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Eid shopping

This refers to the news regarding Eid shopping. People are seen busy in markets buying almost everything. While there is no problem is doing certain amount of shopping, we must keep in mind the poor people who can’t afford the luxuries like the rich people do. We must celebrate the occasion with austerity More

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Ban crackers

This refers to the use of fire crackers by children on the eve of Eid. This practice is completely un-Islamic. This is mere wastage of money besides the exercise of non-believers. Parents have an important role to play in curbing this problem. They must ensure that the money they give to their children More

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Avoid extravagance

Apropos news reports regarding Eid shopping. I observed some strange things in the city markets. One that people still use polythene bags even as the government has imposed a blanket ban on the same. Second, many children were seen using fire crackers, which is completely un-Islamic and can cause a great More

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Don’t demoralize

This refers to the article by Tania Andrabi article titled “Don't Geelanise Kashmir".The author seems to believe in Indianization of Kashmir rather than its Geelanization. Geelani, as everybody knows is the only voice and representation of the sentiment of a common Kashmiri. He is the man who stands More

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Unfortunate this

This refers to the article titled 'Don't Geelanize Kashmir’ by Tania Andrabi. Is it time for Geelani to call it a day or writers like Tania to call it a day? When Geelani Sahab gives strike calls, you oppose it on the ground that it will kill the poor people. But when he says no to strikes, you question More

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Criticizing Geelani

This refers to Tania Andrabi’s article titled “Don’t Geelanize Kashmir.” It seems Ms Tania is confused. On one hand she agrees that innocents are murdered, women are raped and people harassed morally, ethically and emotionally but on the other she questions the agitation call given by Geelani against More

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Reservation benefits

This refers to Zahid Samoon’s views on Gilgit-Baltistan. I think Mr Samoon is echoing the issue of regional differences between Kashmir and northern areas like Gilgit and Baltistan, and that Gilgit and Baltistan became a part of Kashmir only during Dogra rule. Since Mr. Samoon belongs to Gurez, I would More

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Save Jehlum

I agree with the suggestions in Arif Shafi Wani’s story that Jehlum should be considered as a source of our survival. Initially STP’s should be constructed at places where the pollutants are contaminating the Vyeth waters. Water level should be raised to ensure two important things: Navigation and the More

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Target teacher

This refers to the article `Target Teacher’ by Sabir Hussain Isaar (GK 01-09-2009). The author has put the facts in right perspective and done a good analysis of education system in J&K. In 21st century our education system is completely flawed. The recruitment policy is outdated. There should be More

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Quality education

This refers to the article titled “Challenges in Higher Education” by Wasim Ali. The writer has rightly highlighted the problems that our education system faces at the moment. I think higher education should be attractive and in tune with the need of the hour. We   need highly efficient and More

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GK supplements

This refers to the Greater Kashmir's Eco-Plus supplements. The supplements on water bodies were highly informative and helped a lot in educating people about the need to preserve these water-bodies. I think GK must come up with a literary supplement too. Athar Basheer,Kirmani Colony, Drangbal, Varmul More

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Frame rules

This in response to Adfar Rashid’s letter titled “What can a poor teacher do?” I think the author has rightly described the miserable condition in which the private school teachers have to work. And despite this condition, they produce better results than their colleagues in the government sector. I More

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