Half truth: when shall they come out with the full?

This refers to the article titled "Kashmir is irresponsible" by Muhammad Shafi Khan (GK June 13th). We should not expect anything from the so-called intellectuals or poets who are crazy for getting awards and attending photo-sessions. Some hair-raising accounts have remained untold in Aatish-e-Chinar More

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Driving tests

This refers to the news about driving licenses being issued with driving tests. The story writer has rightly depicted what is going on in Srinagar and Jammu. I have heard that if somebody needs a driving license in a hurry, he just has to pay some amount and get it without appearing in a driving test More

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Relevant concepts

This refers to the box letter titled "Education system: Has it lost the sheen?" by Meer Nazar (GK 14th June). He has precisely expressed his understanding of the present education system. He has also dealt with some very relevant concepts and terms like 'moving librarian ‘and 'social engineer'. I personally More

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Honour first

Once again it happens. Another son of Kashmir killed brutally. And the government response as usual is confusing. One wonders why teargas is used for intentional killings when it is meant for scattering mob and controlling the situation. There can be two possible reasons: either it is being done under More

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Zero intolerance?

Again an innocent young boy got killed barely few days after the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh came to Srinagar and promised that human rights violations won't be tolerated. Dr Manmohan Singh had assured Kashmiris of zero tolerance on human rights abuses. Where is the Zero Tolerance Mr Prime Minister More

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Dying art

Mehran Qureshi’s review of the art exhibition recently held at the Institute of Hotel Management came as a whiff of fresh air. The sociological, psychological background of art was very well explained by the author, though he could hardly avoid anarchist overtones in his insights. When societies die More

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Losing lives

This refers to the article titled ''Losing Lives"(GK June 12) by Upinder. I completely agree with what the author has tried to figure out. Every passing day a precious life goes waste in the name of 'fake encounter’. Peace is nowhere in sight.  What is happening to us?  How long will this bloodshed More

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Informative piece

This refers to Naveed Qazi's article titled "Kashmir through history" in Greater Kashmir on June 12th. The article has been written with precision and clarity. In a quick rundown of Kashmir's history, it has aptly portrayed the feelings, emotions and aspirations of Kashmiris through centuries of discord More

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Rights violations

This refers to the article titled' 'Zero Tolerance'' by Sajad Bazaz.(GK 13.06.2010).The scars of Machil fake encounter are still fresh that another teenager of Srinagar  was killed by the men in uniform. The Prime Minister of India during his visit to Kashmir said India is committed to respect human More

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All aware

This refers to the article “Kashmir through history” by Naveed Qazi. Everybody in Kashmir who feels the real pain of Kashmiris has not forgotten that the Kashmir issue as it is disputed within the international law. Almost all of us know the history of Kashmir. Everybody is aware about what is happening More

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BGSBU episode

The Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University incident is highly condemnable. It is unfortunate to learn that the students are treated this way. Once again the incident has raised a question on the safety of students while learning.Sajad Hussain Mir B.Tech, IUST Awantipora More

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