Factors responsible

This refers to the hue and cry raised against government schools for their poor performance in the  recently declared 10th class results. There are various factors responsible for it. The first burning problem is the disproportion and irrational distribution of teachers in schools. There are More

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Unfair response

Though we appreciate and extend our support to Indian civil society and its public to express anger against the brutal gang rape incident that occurred in Delhi but we also condemn them for being discriminative about expressing anger against same type of incidents happening elsewhere. Humans have More

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Innocent boy

This refers to the killing of an innocent boy Hilal Ahmad. It doesn't behove a democratic country like India to tolerate such violence. Government must provide justice to the bereaved. Suhail Ahmad suhailbtech12@gmail.com More

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Welcome step

This refers to the recent political development in Egypt.The majority of Egyptians favour the Islamic laws to be followed in their country. This is a welcome development for which Muhammad Mursi must be praised. The islamic laws are certainly meant for the well-being of all humanity.Muhammad More

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Headmasters suspended

This refers to the news item (G.K. 22December 2012) wherein government put 12 headmasters under suspension because of bad results of 10th class examination and also directed Chief Education Officers to take stringent actions against teachers for their poor performance. This is is a welcome step. There More

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Water canons

This refers to the recent protests against the gang-rape in Delhi. The Delhi Police  used water cannon to disperse crowds of people protesting over the gang rape of a 23-year-old student. But if we look at our J&K Police, they use bullets, tear-gases to disperse the crowds of people protesting More

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