When Moulana Masoodi was heckled at Khanqah-e-Moula

This refers to the article titled “Books I Wait For” by Z G Muhammad (GK 01-03-2010). I would like to ask Z G Muhammad that why he remained silent since 1989 regarding the views expressed by Moulana Masoodi about the various events of our history. I think it has lost its importance now as Moulana Sahib More

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Complete way

 This refers to the article titled ‘His name is Khan’ by Syed Arshad Hussain. I completely agree with the author. Islam never allows us to do something which it has prohibited. Islam is a complete way of life and we got to follow it in letter and spirit, whether it is our working, living or anything More

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Maintaining silence

 This refers to the recent strike by Government Employees. Schools should be exempted from such strikes. Otherwise these strikes will mar the future of our students. And then the Government has already informed the employees that it is running short of funds. They must be patient and wait till funds More

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Kashmiri language

 The state government’s decision to make Kashmiri language a compulsory subject at the secondary stage is undoubtedly a welcome step. Better late than never, the decision is indeed an appreciable step. The significance of the mother tongue in any community or culture can hardly be underestimated More

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Changing attitudes

 This refers to the article “Changing attitudes”(GK 12-03-2010) by Dr. Farooq Ahmad Peer. The writer has rightly emphasized the need of learning English. It is the only language that ensures open windows for you in the world. This is the only language is widely understood and spoken in the world More

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Introspection needed

 This refers to Firdous Syed’s article titled “Introspection needed”. He has rightly acknowledged the courage of the people of the Sopur, who despite witnessing the irreparable losses, keep the banner of struggle alive. Every individual in Kashmir craves for freedom, but hardly any one thinks of More

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‘Stereotypes’ persist

 When Burkha Dutt was “breaking the stereotype” on NDTV show to prove that all Muslims were not terrorists, Chennai police was grilling 16 Kashmiri Muslims. The Kashmiri handicraft dealers were arrested as police found two of them are “moving around in market” in a suspicious manner. The much-hyped More

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Harassing Kashmiris

 This refers to detention of 16 Kashmiri youth in Chennai recently. They were released only after facing harassment at the hands of Chennai police. Kashmiri youth are confused where to go, and what to do. It is really a matter of concern that they are not able to breathe properly. And that belies More

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Recent strike

 The Government employees’ strike is adding to the woes of people. It is mainly affecting the educational sector. The Valley schools reopened after 3 months, only to be closed for a week again on account of strike. The Government must strike a negotiation with the employees so that the strike ends More

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Pattan Clashes

 Kudos to Hassan Zainagiree for his write up on Pattan Clashes (GK 12th March). There is no difference between Shiv Sena goons and those Kashmiris who engaged in these obnoxious fights, that too when discord is on a very petty issue. Allama Iqbal’s thoughts were translated into Persian by Ali Sharyeti More

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No professionalism

 This refers to the box letter titled ‘Selective reporting is no professionalism.’ The views expressed by the author are appreciable. It is completely unfair that the Indian media is not giving any coverage to happenings in Kashmir, not to talk of debating the atrocities. Truly, selective reporting More

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