There they are serious, here it does not matter

This refers to news “36 youth booked in Islamabad.” On the one hand tall claims are made by both Union and state to reach out to people so that hearts can be won, but on the other, clear and loud massage is sent to Kashmiris that they don’t have any democratic right. The state government held all More

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Best who?

This refers to the article ‘Certainly not best’ by Ghaus Wani. The author has mentioned that Mufti Syeed has a wide experience in the field of politics and he can govern the valley in a better way than anybody else. Let me inform the writer that it is not a question of good or bad governance. We are More

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Punish guilty

This refers to the recent All Party Meeting held by the state government to give an impression that they are really serious in getting the situation back on the track. In that meeting only Er. Rashid raised some significant points whereby he stressed on the  need of punishing guilty. That is the More

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Uncertain state

This refers to the confusion, chaos and uncertainty Kashmiris are facing at the moment. Bloodshed, curfews and hartals have become a routine. The move to bring army has further complicated the situation. Kashmiris are being killed, labourers and vendors are starving, patients are dying without treatment More

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Be clear

I advise the people to clear their minds and think over the present and look towards the betterment of future. Revolution is must for the reformation of the present and future.  It should be peaceful and pragmatic in operation with perseverance. Again it is the need of the time that people should More

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Not new

This refers to the article "The Kashmir that was" by Suhaib Mattoo. The author has mentioned some good points pertaining to our struggle. He has reminded us that our struggle for rights is not new. We have been fighting for rights from decades. But every time our leaders fail us, and our sacrifices go More

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Pursuing fantasy

This refers to the article "Eves' Daughter..." published in Greater Kashmir recently. I completely disagree with the views expressed by the author over the present situation of women in Kashmir. The questions raised by the writer are more hypothetical. One who is educated won’t ignore or neglect his More

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Government responsible

This refers to the strikes going on in the valley. We agree that life has come to a halt. But who is responsible. Had government been serious in punishing guilty or restoring law and order, there would have been a visible improvement on the ground. But they are only concerned about their own well being More

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Imposing restrictions

The restrictions imposed on media in Kashmir are not just. It shows to what extent the law enforcing agencies can go to meet their vested interests. I and many others who are living outside Kashmir are very much concerned about our loved ones. We have no means to reach them. What kind of a democracy More

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Kashmiri wedding

Wedding season is just around the corner in Kashmir. Though the situation has drastically effected the marriage schedules, but certain facts remain always to be discussed. Simple weddings are outdated and glamorous weddings are a new trend in the Valley these days. According to some survey, Rs 10 to More

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