Housing needs cannot be ignored
The ever expanding and growing population in the state of Jammu and Kashmir has given rise to many issues that are very basic to the survival of the society. One such need is the providing and arranging for the shelter for the growing population. The state has been witnessing an outward growth in terms of […]
Accumulation of slaves
How a particular stuff of education is an accumulation of slaves and we are pleased to have such sheep- sheds in the form of colleges at every nook and crook of the state
Meer Abass/Aarif Peer Modern education is about producing workers to perpetuate the secularized, capitalist system; it is not about producing thinkers. Thinkers change systems and shift paradigms, and so modern education is as careful as it can be to avoid producing too many people who are capable of sustained critical thinking. How a particular stuff […]
Rape incident – the way we protest is not a solution to the issue
We have to think more about the roots and causes of rape cases besides shouting for punishment of the rapist
Sarbaz Roohulla Rezvi A recent rape case has shocked the valley revealing the hidden layers of our society, covered and masked mostly by ongoing political crisis of Kashmir. “How in a traditional Muslim community like Kashmir, such events can take place?” is the main question. Beyond the voices raised in favor of punishment of the […]
Mere condemnation over incidents of rape won’t suffice
Violent assaults, rapes and murders of women are symptomatic of a deep societal dysfunction
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Over the past week, Kashmir Valley has been witnessing unrest and protests over the rape of the three-year-old in Sumbal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipore district. It is nice that former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti have also condemned the incident, calling for speedy justice. It is clear that violence […]
Saving the savior: Violence against doctors should stop immediately
Dr Vinay Aggarwal In India, doctors have traditionally been regarded highly by society. The present impression of private business-mindedness of some in the profession has led to a poor image of doctors. However, one of the factors that contribute to this poor image of doctors is the sensationalization of every news item, often ignoring information […]
KAS Officer found hanging in Jammu, suicide suspected
Srinagar, May 14: Sushil Kumar, a KAS officer, was found hanging at his residence at Ansal Flat in Sainik Colony Jammu, officials said on Tuesday. They said preliminary investigations suggest suicide but confirmation would be made only after investigation, launched into it, are over. Sources said he stood at senior number 325 in KAS seniority list […]
Woman’s dead body found in Uri
Sopore, May 14 : An unidentified female dead body was recovered in Salaamabad Uri in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday evening. Reports said that some locals spotted the body lying in NHPC dam at Salamabad Uri this evening and immediately informed police about it. Soon after being informed, a police team reached the spot […]
Batting for the bat industry
We are one of the most backward regions of the world which is lacking industrial growth and a debt ridden and a slump industry. The reasons may be numerous but the government inaction and lack of will to promote industries in this region is the main contributor that has crippled our industrial sector. One such […]
Ramadhan is delightful and full of surprises for the faithful
When a person is fasting he gains control of his heart over his physical and spiritual desires
Danish Hameed The month of Ramadan is considered to be the most pious month because this is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed. This is the only month which contain in it the night of decree (Laylatul Qadr), which is better than the worship carried out during a thousand months. The Holy month […]
TikTok exposes our society to various ills
Though TikTok is banned, the ban has proved ineffective when it comes to controlling wayward tech and content
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit The ban on the ‘Tik Tok’ app is a good decision as it is having a very bad impact on our society and children. Tik Tok, originally called Douyin in China, was launched in 2016 by Zhang Yimin, who is also the founder of Beijing-based news and information platform Toutiao. Tik Tok […]