Disrespecting a human body is simply unpardonable

This refers to the photograph of the dead body of policeman killed in the Fidayeen attack being dragged in Lal Chowk Srinagar hooked to a security vehicle (GK 07/01/10). It is really merciless on the part of the security forces to drag the dead body of one of their colleagues in such a disgraceful More

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Poetry blossoms

 This refers to the review by Jasif Nazir (GK Plus) about the English anthology of poems titled BLOSSOMS II, an in-house publication of Academic Division of BOSE. The anthology is quite rich in content and well compiled. It’s updated and can be of a great help to literature loving students. There More

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Murderous assault

 This refers to the news story in Greater Kashmir titled “GK shot in the eye.” The attack on photojournalist by a police officer is condemnable. This clearly shows the level of frustration of the so-called security forces. The attack on media means the attack on democracy. So far, journalists would More

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Intoxicating minds

 This refers to the article titled ‘Ind-Toxicating History” by Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain. (GK January 6, 2010.) The author has brilliantly summed up the distortions in the history of Kashmir in different Indian publications. That is making the best use of the “Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression More

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Lifting ban

 This refers to the response of telecom companies in Jammu and Kashmir that they were unaware about the lifting of ban of pre-paid connections in the state. If there is nothing like that, why is the Home Ministry making an issue out of nothing? Why are Kashmiris again harassed? Aamir Nabi
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Apologize now

 This refers to front-page photograph in different newspapers wherein a cop of Jammu and Kashmir Police is being dragged by his colleagues near the encounter site in Lal Chowk. Is this how the police should show respect for their slain colleague? That is humiliating. The Police Department must apologize More

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Pity this

 This refers to the article tiled “My aim in life” by Faheem-un-Nissa. I completely agree with the views of the author. It is a pity that we only concentrate on becoming doctors or engineers, and in the process, we miss some important opportunities. All this has transformed Jammu and Kashmir into More

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Must read

 On January 2, l had an opportunity to attend the book releasing function in B. Ed College Srinagar. The Book was “Aaye-ne-Tral” by a medical practitioner and physician Dr. Nissar Ahmad Bhat. Since I hail from same area and am a student of history, I purchased copy of the book and read it with great More

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Resuming service

 I was glad to hear the news that New Delhi was considering resumption of pre-paid mobile service in Jammu and Kashmir. It is responsibly of the telecom operators in the state to ensure fool-proof verification of SIM card owners. Umar SiddiquiIslamic University (BBA) More

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Punishing culprits

 This refers to the Ruchika molestation case. The Indian intelligentsia and media seem much concerned about the events in different states, except Jammu and Kashmir. The extra-ordinary coverage it gives to the Ruchika case clearly shows that Kashmir is not their priority. What is ironical is that More

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