REC: the glory that was

This refers to the GK editorial about the National Institute of Technology. It pains me to see that this prestigious institute, which has produced hundreds of competent engineers, is fast losing its glory. This, to be specific, happened since the college got renamed from the Regional Engineering to National More

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Sheer hooliganism

This refers to the thrashing of Greater Kashmir correspondent, Gowhar Bhat by cops at Lal Chowk. It’s really an unfortunate incident. Police is meant for the safety of people but is involved in such condemnable acts. This is sheer hooliganism. Undoubtedly people have lost faith in police. Chief Minister More

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Another killing

This refers to the killing of the father of 7 daughters by the troops in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. The killing shows how cheap the Kashmiri blood is. It is not only cheap, but cheapest in the world. Wasim gullB.com student More

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Leaving motherland

This refers to the write-up Alien Agony by Syeda Afshana. The writer has nicely made the readers understand the transition that occurs amongst the people who leave their motherland. They altogether mould their life-style and thus try to ape the culture of that country. No one is against their working More

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Killing civilians

This refers to the killing of a civilian named Ghulam Muhammad of Keller by the troops. The incident was really shocking. He was an innocent person. He was a father of  9 children, including 7 daughters and 2 sons. What will his family do? Kashmiri people are dying for nothing. His family should More

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Banning channels

This refers to the news about the ban on Pakistani channels in Jammu. It is quite disgusting to see that the authorities in Jammu label a TV channel as Pakistani only on the basis of its Islamic programmes. PeaceTV is completely an Indian channel with most of the speakers based in Mumbai. Noor  More

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Cultural imperialism

This refers to the Sunday Slice cartoon on Kashmiri culture by Malik Sajjad. I liked the concept. It is a reflection of our society that we are adopting Western culture and forget our own. It seems as if we have entered into an era of ‘cognitive imperialism’. Societies like Kashmir are being affected More

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Solve dispute

This refers to the article  titled  'Secret Kashmir Deal'’  by Arjimand Hussain Talib.(GK 25.04.10). It was a good piece of writing. The revelations in Musharaff's rule between India and Pakistan about Kashmir issue should have been brought to the notice of the public. These revelations More

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Ultimate goal

This refers to the news titled ' Plebiscite our ultimate goal'.(April 19). Mirwaiz is right in saying that the only option with us is plebiscite or self-determination. But it should not be done as per the resolutions passed by UNCIP in late 1940s. People of Kashmir if given a chance to decide their fate More

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Civilian killed

This refers to the news “Troops kill father of seven daughters” (GK 25 Apiril). Such killings are highly condemnable. Human rights violations by security forces continue in Kashmir despite Government's commitment of zero tolerance. The security forces should exercise restraint while performing their More

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Great visionary

This refers to the article titled “Iqbal, the colossus” by Mehmood-ur-Rashid. Indeed Allama Iqbal (RA) was a man of vision. The author is right in saying that minds like Iqbal are not born every year. We should always remember this great thinker and apply his valuable philosophy in our life to live happily More

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