Of US, India, Pakistan and Kashmir

It is unfortunate that the US President Barrack Obama during his recent visit to India promised the Indian establishment its support for the permanent membership of the UNSC. As he was on a trade mission, and hence under compulsion to please India. The Indian forces are involved in human rights violations More

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Rethink needed

This refers to the article titled “Beyond Hartals” by Fida Iqbal (GK Nov 12). The author has put forth some valid suggestions pertaining to the issue. We really need to rethink on the methods of resistance so that we are able toe fight effectively. Tanveer Peerzada Baramulla More

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Kashmir story

This refers to the article "My name is Kashmir" by Asma Rafi. I was pained to read it. She has nicely described the story of Kashmir. It was an encouraging article.Bhat Waseembhat.waseem33@yahoo.com More

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Meaningful silence

This refers to the US President Barack Obama’s visit to India. For Kashmiris the visit has brought some degree of happiness, but unfortunately Obama remained silent on the humanitarian issues in Kashmir. He did not utter a word about the gross human rights violations in Kashmir, though Amnesty International More

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Maternal mortality

This refers to Bashir Ahmad Bhat’s article regarding maternal mortality in Kashmir. The author deserves appreciation for the scientific reasoning he has given in calculating maternal mortality. But at the same time he is not completely right in saying that the situation is not grim in the Valley. Maternal More

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Gulmarg glory

This refers to the news “Minister’s men call shots in Gulmarg.” The state government must not allow the Gulmarg vandalism. Nobody should be allowed to call the shots there. Gulmarg is a tourist destination and it should remain so. There is no point allowing people to grab the land there to construct More

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Why happy

Visit of U.S president Barrack Obama to India is finally over. His maiden visit was all economy-oriented. It was thus clear that president didn’t want to bring Kashmir in the scene as it will turn his hosts upset. Many thanks to the journalist who raised the question of Kashmir before Obama, who said More

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Punish them

This refers to the news titled “Lower Munda toll post a bottomless pit.” It is indeed a fact that officials there are earning money though various means. It is causing a huge loss to the state exchequer. The state government must seriously look into the issue and punish the corrupt officials. The system More

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Allowing prayers

This refers to the news “Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid after 8 weeks.” The state government allowed the prayers there only after facing severe criticism from the clerics and media. It must understand the religious sentiments of the people and not bar people from performing their religious obligations More

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Kashmir dispute

This refers to the news “Geelani wants Delhi, not Omar to respond” (GK Nov 13). Geelani has rightly responded to the issue. Ultimately it is the Government of India which is to respond to Geelani’s five point proposal. The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is not correct when he says that the proposal has More

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Byline error

 This refers to the article "An eloquent face of Islam today" GK had published with the courtesy from New York Times. The article has been written by Michael M. Grynbaum and not by Ruth Fremson as mentioned. Error regretted. More

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