The Most Beloved

Be peace and mercy upon him!

WORDS WITHIN By Firdous Syed

Of what worth life is without Ishq-- passion? It is very difficult to translate word Ishq precisely, passion somewhat is closer) Dirt, in case precious but short lifetime is all wasted in pursuit of material.  And dust, if reason only dictates the life. A rational approach is (always) admirable More

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Killers can't be healers!

You can’t play both Draco and Theseus

HOPE By Junaid Azim Mattu

Greek history and mythology provides perhaps the most poignant prophetic drafts of modern day political realities. It also provides incisive insights into many modern day political travesties – including those that Kashmiris have come to witness in the last few decades. In this two series column, More

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The snow

It's Mother Nature's wonderful gift to us

MUSINGS By Syed Zubair

"Such a cold day," sighed Mother Nature, "and no blankets to keep my babies warm! Little Jack Frost came over the hill last night, and what mischief the boy is planning to do now, it is hard to tell. He is such a happy little fellow, but is always up to some prank. If Father Winter does not send me More

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The exam nightmare

Preparing for exams in winter – what a pain!

EXPERIENCE By Tilmeezatun Noor

 It was a day before Eid-ul-Azha when we were taken by a surprise- its pleasantness or unpleasantness varying greatly among us. After 3rd year and 1st year of undergraduate degree course it was our turn- 2nd year. Yet its timing made it a surprise or one could even call it an” Eid gift”. Yeah More

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