The challenges in Kashmir are manifold
KANCHAN BASU Wing Commander ‘Abhinandan Varthaman’ has been returned by Pakistan to India! There are divergent reasons being given for this decision by Pakistan, but courtesy demands that we ignore the supposed ulterior motives and look for something positive in the development. It is a reason for celebration and also a reason to acknowledge the […]
Exposure to violence, armed conflict hitting education sector
By Hakim Mohammad Ilyas Education plays a positive role in peace promotion and heals the wounds of war, solve youth unemployment, deliver decentralization and democracy, build peace and promote economic/social development. Unfortunately since last 30 years of conflict in Kashmir, the education sector has been badly hit. Unrest and violence has affected young minds the […]
The pragmatic ways of successful business!
Sheikh Aatif Leo Tolstoy a Russian writer regarded as one of the greatest authors of all times opines that “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” But Business is opposite to this thought. Today’s business model implies “All happy companies are different, each one earns a monopoly by […]
Not Marrying is a Pitfall—Let’s end the obstructions
Peer Faizan Bashir “I wish I had a dream of the upcoming horrible issues, I would marry my sister even to a limp. The situation is exacerbating each passing day sometimes succumbing to devour the poison and sometimes of strangulating herself with a rope. ‘What to do?’ a man asked to me. His gloomy eyes, […]
Hope and Determination amidst Adversity!
Peer Faizan Bashir We often listen to the stories of those, who have suffered either psychologically, emotionally or physically to such an extent that life seems heavier than hefty mountains. Some of these unfortunate few may turn up with flying colors while others give up. However, instead of giving in to adversity and suffering, the […]
Internet is proving to be a backbone in this modern era, but can be dangerous too
JAVAID JAFRI Internet is one of the greatest and biggest inventions ever made in the field of science and technology. Without a shadow of doubt life would suffer a lot without it, this is the reason our present era is considered as the time of internet. Internet and social sites are serving as a medium […]
Folklore tremendously helped in value inculcation among kids
Mushtaq Hurra Folklore of Kashmir is an integral part of our centuries old cultural heritage. It is our recognition and identification as a nation and society. In olden days, the folklore was the most important means of entertainment and transmission of knowledge. It is also a way to transforming information from one generation to the […]
India fights Pakistan at ‘Pulwama’ and ‘International Court of Justice’
KANCHAN BASU While a befitting reply to the ‘Pulwama attack’ is the need of the hour, the Government must get down to finding a lasting solution to the ‘Kashmir Problem’. The ‘Dastardly Attack’ on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Convoy taking the lives of the para-military men has shaken the very conscience of the Nation. […]
Jamat-e-Islami ban will not help to improve the situation in Kashmir
Bhat Zaieem There have been an ocean of voices which have been stripped off, numerous dazzling stars which have been cut short in the Valley and eventually put under a thick muffler of trumped up tales. Recently a similar move has been slipped into the already wailing Kashmir valley in the shape of unconstitutional ban […]
On Speechless Animals!
Peer Faizan Bashir Imagine a sheep drags you by the neck and slashes your throat on-the-ground with a sharp-edged object…unequivocally; this arouses the intense feeling of pain! The pain having no powers- it doesn’t kill us; it doesn’t harm our body. Just a decision to fend it off, and it is over. But, what about […]