Banning private practice is just not possible

Healthcare is one of the most important sectors. Doctors resort to private practice given the urge to earn more while ‘serving’ the people. Till date a number of circulars have been issued by the Health Department to curb private practice by doctors but on ground no substantial change took place. The More

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Using Facebook

This refers to the news, "Bakshi held for using Facebook" (GK 24-02-11). It is really very sad to know that a leader has been arrested just for expressing his views through Facebook. I want to question if India is supposed to be the largest democracy then where is the freedom of speech and expression More

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Belittling boys

This refers to articles on Class 12 result by Javaid Malik and Ghaus Wani. It is quite sad that the two writers have tried to create a big gap between boys and girls of Kashmir. They tried to make us believe as if boys are doing nothing in examinations and only girls are performing well. But they are More

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Save Kashmiri

Language plays a vital role in spreading the message of peace and harmony besides inculcating a sense of respect towards culture and heritage. In the age of conflicts and animosities, it is important to teach love and peace to children and infuse in them a spirit of respect for other faiths and to protect More

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The Sphinx

I went through the write-up titled “The Sphinx” by Dr Majid (GK Feb 21). A very educative one indeed. Events are only yet unfolding. Egypt is still being ruled by the government installed by Mubarak with blessings of their army. Seeming optimism may deceive the people of Egypt. I have a hunch that the More

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