Protesting the Protest

Why are the protests that appear to operate within the system out of bounds for us? Why are so oblivious to vital issues of immediate concern?

POINT OF VIEW BY RIYAZ AHMAD

In times when Valley is roiled with protests every other day, how about wishing there were more of them. Though we seem to have developed a formidable talent for picking protest friendly issues, one would More

• Iran and the West

All I need is everything

DIL MANGE MORE

WE NEED MONEY, MORE MONEY, ALL MONEY. BUT DO WE REALLY NEED IT BEYOND A CERTAIN LIMIT, QUESTIONS DR. MIAN MEHBOOB

 Money is important. Without it one cannot live as the things other than the air and water, somewhat freely available- at least for the time being, are but to be procured. That is why I wish this More

• A force called belief
• …and paradise turns into hell

Old people need younger hands

Perceiving old age with fear is a recent phenomenon, which is increasing as the world becomes more complex and less comprehensible. Earlier, when life was simpler and values where valued, those who reached More

• Global phenomenon
• Why ‘terrorists’?
• Something practical
• Our rights
• Recruitment policy

RESOLVE NEEDED

The February 25 foreign secretary level talks between India and Pakistan make a significant breakthrough. It is a welcome development that New Delhi and Islamabad   have not got trapped in the More

Kunanposhpora anniversary: Civil society protests

‘Rape used as war weapon in Kashmir’

GOWHAR BHAT

Srinagar, Feb 23: Various human rights groups and the members of the civil society Tuesday protested the denial of justice to victims of rape which they said has been used as a war weapon by troops during More

• Malik for inclusion of Kashmiris in talks
• HC adjourns contempt
• 7 months on, 431 JEs await posting, salary
• SHRC seeks extension in term
• JKLF (R) aghast at FIR against Wamiq

Admission process gears up at KU

Aspirants look ahead for Management, Law

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Feb 23: Gone are the days when most would look at medical and engineering streams as ultimate career options. The Kashmir University’s counter for admission forms to various graduate and post More

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• Sumo drivers demand stand, get batons
• On Dal banks, lake dwellers lock horns with Wakf Board
• HYDERPORA FLYOVER FAILS ANOTHER DEADLINE
• ‘CM to lay foundation stone for Habba Khatoon Mall’

Shutdown in Jammu

GK NEWS NETWORK

Jammu, Feb 23: Normal life in and around Jammu city was thrown out of gear on Tuesday as all business establishments and educational institutes remained closed while public transport was off the roads More

• JK’s air fleet expenditure Rs 8.65 cr in 3 yrs
• Sheikh takes oath as LC member
• Establish maternity hospital in Sopur: Speaker to govt

Kunanposhpora anniversary: Civil society protests

‘Rape used as war weapon in Kashmir’

GOWHAR BHAT

Srinagar, Feb 23: Various human rights groups and the members of the civil society Tuesday protested the denial of justice to victims of rape which they said has been used as a war weapon by troops during More

• Malik for inclusion of Kashmiris in talks
• HC adjourns contempt
• 7 months on, 431 JEs await posting, salary
• SHRC seeks extension in term
• JKLF (R) aghast at FIR against Wamiq

Kashmir Inc seeks Valley-specific trade-related benefits from centre

NAZIA AKHTAR

Srinagar, Feb 23: Maintaining that political uncertainty and tumultuous conditions in the Valley for the last two decades had done a great damage to the local trade and business, the Kashmir Chamber of More

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