Tharoor speaks: be clear as to what exactly you want

 This refers to recent comments made by Minister for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor  in Riyadh. He said Saudi Arabia can act as a “valuable interlocutor.” But one fails to understand what help he wants from the Saudi government. Why this lack of clarity? Tharoor’s statement made opposition More

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Ikhwaan Raaj

This refers to the article titled “Reminiscences of Ikhwaan Raaj” by Dr Rumana Makhdoomi. Indeed, that was the darkest phase in Kashmir history. But I guess that Raaj still continues till people like Moma Kanna would receive patronage from “well-wishers.” I am worried about our children. What will be More

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Learning science

This refers to the article titled "Let’s Learn Science'' (Sunday Special, GK 28-02-2010) by Iftikhar Rashid Wani. The author has portrayed the real picture of science education in Jammu and Kashmir. The author is right in saying that we give less importance to practical work and concentrate more on theory More

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Character development

This refers to the article 'Morality first' by Prof. A.M. Lone. I agree that moral education inculcates in us the understanding of religion, society and human nature. Moral education plays key role in character development.Bilal RatherKhiram, Bijbehara More

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Conventional methods

This refers to the article titled “Slate Writing Days” by Manzoor Sheikh. One turns sentimental when the author uses the Kashmiri terms like Moher Dyun and Narkaen Kalam etc. The article had a good message for children as to how they can improve their handwriting. It reminds us of our school days, our More

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Unwarranted destruction

This refers to the recent destruction of houses in Sopur. This is being done in the name of fighting militants. This large scale destruction is completely unwarranted. Enam ul Haq Loneenamshen.lone20@gmail.com More

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Frequent Hartals

This refers to the series of Hartals in Kashmir. The strike calls are given by the Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Geelani sahib. I think Geelani Sahib should ponder over the situation and condition of those families who livelihood depends on day’s work. According to the reports, “there were more More

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Assembly drama

This refers to the recent happenings in the Legislative Assembly in Jammu. Our “representatives” seem to have forgotten their prime job of finding solution to the sufferings of the common people. They are busy in pulling each others’ legs. At a time when every state is developing at an enormous rate More

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Waqf mismanagement

The Waqf Board administration miserably failed to make proper and adequate arrangements on the occasion of Id Milad-u-Nabi (SAW) at Hazratbal shrine at the time of Fajir Nimaz of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal, the main day of celebrations. As we are still passing through winter season, the Board managers, expecting More

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Blatant lie

This refers to article titled "Punish all". Why punish Kashmiris? Kashmiri migrants were not dragged out by Kashmiri Muslims, as claimed by the author. They left on their own on the guidance of then Governor, Jagmohan. The author has claimed that Kashmiris killed Biharis. But when and where did it happen More

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