Peaceful past

This refers to ZGM’s write-up “Me and Muharram”. He has well stressed upon the religious harmony our valley has been experiencing since past. Those days were really the golden days of Kashmiri religious, social and cultural harmony. Let’s pray that times revisits again and we live in peace. Showkat More

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Deconstruct date

This refers to the scholarly write-up "Deconstructing the date" by Mehmood-ur-Rashid. The very thought that Kashmir doesn't deserve a holiday on this day is insightful. The mass following  Shiekh Abdullah enjoyed reminds me of these lines from Chomsky's 'Necessary Illusions'. He writes `because More

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Mother's tragedy

I came across through an article depicting Mothers Tragedy by Majid Maqbool. I appreciate the author for highlighting her sufferings.Dar BilalWadipora Handwaraumarbilal2011@gmail.com More

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Regulate them

It refers to the news published regarding the recognition of coaching centers in the J&K. The government of J&K does not remember even for 24 hours what they are uttering in the Assembly as well as in the press. At present in only one district, there are about 300 coaching centers claiming to More

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All equal

It would be better if reservation is done on the basis of financial strength. In this era of competition, there should be a level plying ground for all. So, it will be fair to give the subsidized and easily available educational infrastructure to all so that everyone can be equal with equal competition More

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We suffer

Usually electricity is meant for lighting or cooking. But does any one think that it determines the future of a student? In order to study properly students have to be very strong during their exams because in our Kashmir exam season starts exactly with the onset of winter. Though all suffer indiscriminately More

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