It is time to encourage professionalism in hospitals

This refers to the article titled “Mismanaged Hospitals” by Tassauduq Imtiyaz (GK 16/03/2011). I compliment the author for writing such a thought-provoking article, which should help authorities to arrest the deviations mentioned therein. The West and the developed world made enormous progress in Science More

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New schemes

This refers to Sajjad Bazaz’s column “Endangered Crafts” (GK Mar 27).Thanks to Mr.Bazaz for highlighting the problems and issues in handicraft sector and those faced by poor artisans. The office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts, Govt. of India, Ministry of Textiles is looking after development More

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Geelani’s march

This refers to the news “Geelani leads march against Sopore killings.” It is a good gesture from Geelani who has always been accused of going for condemnations selectively. Here he has proven that he wants killers of every innocent civilian punished in broad daylight. I completely agree with Geelani More

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Unrest killings

This refers to the news “Amnesty to focus on unrest killings.” It is heartening to see the international agency deciding to look into the unrest killings and ensure that the families of the victims get justice. The Amnesty has already presented its report on the Public Safety Act calling it a “lawless More

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Real face

This refers to the article titled “Women: God’s second mistake?” by columnist Syeda Afshana. It was a good piece of writing. In the column she has successfully tried to bring out the real face of the so-called Western libertinism that regrettably has changed the psychology of the present day women to More

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Fund diversion

This refers to the news “Fund diversion rocks Legislative Assembly.” Such a malpractice in Jammu and Kashmir is not new. What is new is that actors change from time to time. The condition of Srinagar roads, which have been hit due to paucity of funds, is inexplicable. They paint a grim picture of the More

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Basic rights

This refers to Arjimand Hussain Talib's write-up titled “A tight spot” (GK Mar 27). The author has rightly revealed Kashmir needs reports from international agencies like Amnesty, which depict the real situation in Kashmir. Hundreds of people have been arrested in Kashmir on flimsy grounds.People More

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