Shabby Srinagar: is there a way out?

This refers to the article ‘Shabby Srinagar’ by Arjimand Hussiain Talib (GK May 2). Truly, Srinagar city resembles a primitive place. It reminds me of a line in Curfewed Nights  by Basharat Peer,  ‘Srinagar is a medieval city dying in a modern war.’ The city is fast losing its ethos except More

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Good gesture

This refers to the plea made in the Rajya Sabha by the CPI-M leader Brinda Karat for the rehabilitation of a Kashmiri youth, namely, Syed Maqbool Shah recently acquitted in the Lajpat Nagar blast case. The move deserves appreciation by one and all. It should be an eye opener for those who label each More

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Social evils

This refers to Zulfikar Majid’s article on social evils prevalent in our society. While fighting on political fronts one can not ignore many other vital issues essential for the very survival of our identity. What is the fate of our language, dress code, marriages—all are directed rather designed by More

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SAARC meet

This refers to the 16th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation SAARC). This year’s theme is the climate change. Dr. Manmohan Singh has said he was looking forward to discuss regional cooperation and strategies for tackling the effects of global warming in the region. But many More

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Banning channels

This refers to the ban on some satellite TV channels in Jammu which evoked serious criticism amongst the Muslims of the region. I think it is an unwise decision and is an indication of frustration of those who banned the channels. To call them Pakistani-based channels is a misconception because among More

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No corruption

I read the article titled “End this culture” by Dr. Hameedah Nayeem. I was impressed by author’s views. The author has beautifully highlighted the measures that are required to enhance and upgrade our cultural values. We all would love to see a beautiful and corruption-free Kashmir. Kifayat Abbas More

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Urban health

 On World Health Day 2010, the spotlight turned to urbanisation and health. We stand reminded yet again that urban Indians are not in good health. Stressful and unhealthy lifestyles are exposing an increasing number of upwardly, and downwardly mobile city-dwellers to a host of diseases like tuberculosis More

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Praised One

This refers to the book review of late Sayid Ghulam Rasool Ghayur's book Dael (A present) by Prof Muhmmad Aslam. Prof Sahib has done a commendable job by highlighting the efforts of a son (Showkat Ghayur) who posthumously brought his deceased father's work out. A person can write praise of  someone More

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Highly condemnable

This refers to the news “Jam’aat Islami blames US for suicide bombings.” Blood of Pakistani masses is now so cheap that every day dozens of people have to be the victims of suicide attacks. Such acts are highly condemnable. Khan Iram Manzoork.iram350@gmail More

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