Bigger issues than Central University that plague Kashmir
This refers to the article titled "protesting the protest" (GK 24 Feb) by Riyaz Ahmad. The author’s assertion that Valley was inexplicably calm during the period when Jammu was up in arms for a Central University is not true. I disagree that perhaps valley people do not give much importance to education MoreCommunication source
This refers to the article titled "Media, Muslims and Misfortune" (GK Feb 13) by Muzamil Naqshbandi wherein he has said that there is a lot of distorted information available online about Islam. I would like to add something. First, there are many sects in Islam. What you might think is convenient may MoreReal culprits
This refers to the article titled ‘And paradise turns into hell’ by Hana Hhan. She’s absolutely right. The questions she has raised indeed need an answer. Her couplets were thought-provoking she. We need to walk hand in hand and be determined in our fight for justice. We must look for the real culprits MoreResolving Kashmir
Every time India and Pakistan announce fixtures for bilateral talks. Hope is reborn in the hearts of many Kashmiris. Unfortunately, the past experience has taught us that these ‘talks’ are nothing beyond lip service regarding one of the most complex issues on earth. Now before the foreign secretaries MoreNo coverage
This refers to the recent disturbance in Sopur. The area was under siege for many days. It is just shocking to see the biased attitude of the Indian media. The news channels are not giving any coverage to the siege. That is highly condemnable. Urfan Rashidurfann MoreSave environment
‘The environment is everything that isn’t me’. Elbert Einstein used these words to explain the importance of environment. Any change in the environment directly affects human beings. We are damaging our environment like anything without thinking about the consequences. Let us introspect and see why we MoreStudying history
This refers to the article titled “Of Iqbal, Sheikh Abdullah and Kashmir” by Tabassum Kashmiri [GK, Feb 26]. Indeed we must study our history in a right perspective and take adequate initiatives in this regard. We should know our history objectively and quite well so that we don’t repeat the mistakes MoreDetermination needed
This refers to the article titled "War on Terror" by Barkat Ali Wani (GK 16-2-2010). The author has nicely reflected upon the nefarious designs of the United States to occupy Muslim territories and divide Muslims. But the author has not mentioned the role of Muslim countries and their rulers in response More- City
When historic Qalai acted as peacemaker
LEST WE FORGET
ARIF SHAFI WANI
What Emperor Akbar built as a safe haven for his Courtiers, has been in ruins for years. Now government plans to restore the glory of the wall, which couldn’t suppress voice of Kashmiris against the Mughal More
- Jammu
PDP seeks amendment in State Subject Law
SYED AMJAD SHAH
Jammu, Mar 1: The discord over tabling of bill Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Permanent Resident Certificate (Procedure) Amendment 2009 between the opposition Peoples Democratic Party and ruling Congress party More
- News
Decade on, family still awaits son’s whereabouts
‘I want to serve him food before death’
MUHAMMAD WASEEM
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCESrinagar, Mar 1: For past 10-years, 60-year old Sara Begum of Nowhatta has spent most of her time gazing at the door of her modest house to receive her son, Muhammad Yaseen Bhat. More
- GK Business
‘JK brought under agri export zone scheme’
GK NEWS NETWORK
■ Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Gulf countries thrust markets for Kashmiri apple.■ Germany, Egypt, UK, France, Italy and other far Eastern countries thrust markets for walnut.Jammu, Mar More


