The truth around lies
Zamir AhmadA fundamental difference between truth and falsehood, as per Georges Braque, is that truth exists and falsehood has to be invented. The times...
A world of suffering
Sara WaniThe dipping sex ratio in the state has made headlines and started a debate among the self-proclaimed intellectuals. Even some politicians have jumped...
Three degrees of separation
Omar WaniThis is how the conversation goes:Interviewer: “So, tell us about yourself?” Job Applicant: “Sir, I am 28 years old. I have completed my...
Entrepreneur and snowed in?
Omar WaniHere are 5 websites you can check out while working from home “Information is the fastest selling good for entrepreneurs today”- my partner...
Absurd logic
Ahmad KashmiriIndeed, beyond current affairs, 2010 witnessed many unique and extraordinary things. We wouldn’t be discussing individual subjects like General English, Psychology etc that...
You, a consultant?
Omar WaniThis is not a BejanDaruwala piece to predict how the new-year will turn out for you if you are an architect, chartered accountant,...
Sham and Congress shame
Zafar Choudhary
The Congress unit in Jammu and Kashmir (read Jammu State as some of its leaders may like you to) is once again best at its dramatics and artistically-disastrous theatrics. Congress party in J&K has traditionally practiced parochial regionalism, camouflaged communalism, political bankruptcy with a lack of sense of history.
The Congress unit in Jammu and Kashmir (read Jammu State as some of its leaders may like you to) is once again best at its dramatics and artistically-disastrous theatrics. Congress party in J&K has traditionally practiced parochial regionalism, camouflaged communalism, political bankruptcy with a lack of sense of history.
Military solution won’t work
Wajahat QaziThe gory daylight murder of three young men at the peak of their lives in a busy market square happens soon after the...
Is it constitutional to ban demand for plebiscite in Kashmir
Writer Arundhati Roy’s remarks on Kashmir triggered a with demands of sedition charges against her. But she is not the first one in India...
Managing historic cities
M Saleem BegThe rapid urbanization witnessed in recent times has accelerated the pace of change in all aspects of life, particularly in urban environments....
Back to basics
Sheikh Rizwan Javeed“...so that’s the real issue but the irony is many don’t know about it” “Yeah, this is what always happens in politics,...
Misplaced hopes
Sajad Gani Lone
The current president of the United States, Mr Barak Obama is soon going to descend on the Indian shores on an official visit. Yet again all sorts of correlations are being made and expectations hiked. All the hype generated is based on the premise that President Obama may convince or coerce the Indian state to deliver on the Kashmir dispute. There is no denying the fact that the Kashmir dispute has an external dimension and the international community has a role to play.
The current president of the United States, Mr Barak Obama is soon going to descend on the Indian shores on an official visit. Yet again all sorts of correlations are being made and expectations hiked. All the hype generated is based on the premise that President Obama may convince or coerce the Indian state to deliver on the Kashmir dispute. There is no denying the fact that the Kashmir dispute has an external dimension and the international community has a role to play.
Faith -The Sopore Connection
I have studied in a catholic school since age of three. Spending next 13 years of my life studying in a school which believes that Jesus is a son of God. Books filled with the stories of Jesus, Mary and the holy Ghost, with the stories of moral high of people like Mother Teresa and John of Arc, were distributed to us, free of cost.
In denial mode
NAWAZ GUL QANUNGO
It was August 15, 2009. The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was making his sixth Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, as thousands including leaders from around the world were watching on. He would touch many subjects. As far as Kashmir was concerned, he had indeed been fortunate.
It was August 15, 2009. The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was making his sixth Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, as thousands including leaders from around the world were watching on. He would touch many subjects. As far as Kashmir was concerned, he had indeed been fortunate.
Youth storm
SYED FAISAL QADRI
Over the last three months the valley has been witnessing an extension of a decades-long struggle started by our elders which also includes a period of armed resistance.
Over the last three months the valley has been witnessing an extension of a decades-long struggle started by our elders which also includes a period of armed resistance.
