Mental health concerns us all

 This refers to the news titled “World Mental Health Day” (GK Oct 10). Indeed awareness is needed for mental health issues but it is lacking. We as mental health experts have more responsibility. We not only enjoy privilege of helping our patients directly but we can serve community at large. We More

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Kashmir crisis

 The present situation in Kashmir speaks of an endless agony faced by people. There are three types of people living here. Those who are at the forefront and claim to represent masses, those composed of elite and semi-elite individuals who prefer to stay away from direct involvement in the daily More

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Srinagar discriminated

 This refers to the news report signifying how Srinagar has only 45.47 crores plan—lowest among 22 districts. Whenever there is any discussion on issues, experts on New Delhi-based channels always cry “regional disparity”. The truth is that Srinagar is being discriminated against. Jameela More

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Justified demands

 This refers to the news item “KAS aspirants smell rat in the selection list.” Every time PSC declares any selection list people doubt the fairness of the selection list. PSC has not a good track record. To give credibility to the doubts it has not published the names of the selected candidates More

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Glorious past

 This refers to the article on literary contributions of Muhammad Yousuf Taing by Dr. A Wahid (GK 7-10-2010). The information given by Mr. Teng that the revered wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Hazrat Kadija–tul–Kubra (RA) had a Kashmiri shawl in her house hold belongings is so pleasant. Similarly More

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Insecurity there

This refers to the news titled “Teachers feel pitted against people and students insecure” This kind of situation is not only witnessed in Srinagar city but in other major towns. Both teachers and the students face the wrath of protestors while going to attend the schools and there also we feel uneasiness More

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Good statement

This refers to the recent statement by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Legislative Assembly about Kashmir. I appreciate his remarks and congratulate him for speaking the truth about the lingering Kashmir dispute. Indeed Kashmir issue is an international dispute. Both India and Pakistan need to More

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