Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai July 13, 2016 So much for Ban Ki-moon’s heart and possibly even more so his soul. One can only recall the quote in Matthew and the betrayal of Jesus, “When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.” The United Nations has walked away from the slaughter in Kashmir and washed its hands of it, and…
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Kashmir to Dhaka to Istanbul: The world is burning and we don’t have answers
The world needs leadership. And hashtags are no substitute for the real hard work of leadership across the world. Istanbul, Dhaka, Baghdad, Medina have been prominent in the litany of recent terror around the world and noticeably the world didn’t respond in large numbers to any of these or other gruesome episodes of terror with the #jesuisistanbul #jesuisdhaka #jesuisbaghdad #jesuismedina or #jesuisanyplaceelse. Before the birth of #jesuis, with the attack on Charlie Hebdo, no other massacres had invited such an outpouring of social media oneness in the world. #jesuischarliehebdo spawned…
Read MoreThe Tipping Point: New Delhi now faces not Terrorists, but the young Kashmiri Masses
SEEMA MUSTAFA The death of 22 year old Burhan Wani in an encounter is the tipping point for Kashmir. The thousands who walked miles to attend his funeral at Tral are testimony to the shift, as mobs after 20 years attacked government vehicles and installations in what constituted large scale violence for a Valley under curfew and strict restrictions. What started in 2010 has blown into open defiance and alienation that will not take a step back. The windows have been shut, the doors bolted and secured by the Kashmiris…
Read MoreThe Burhan Tsunami!
Right now entire Kashmir is virtually burning. According to reports, over a dozen and a half youth have been shot dead and there are hundreds of persons with bullet injuries in different hospitals all over Kashmir. The Divisional Commissioner has declared that the curfew in entire valley will continue for the time being. In spite of curfew and deployment of additional forces, the situation does not seem to be cooling down. The young Burhan represented a phenomenon which by his killing instead of dying down, may grow geometrically. The phenomenon…
Read MoreThe Kashmir manifesto: Delhi’s policy playbook in the Valley
The Kashmir manifesto: Delhi’s policy playbook in the Valley Sushil Aaron, Hindustan Times India’s political class operates with a flawed policy playbook in the Valley which inevitably stokes unrest The popular 22-year old Kashmiri militant leader Burhan Wani was killed by security forces on Friday. Thousands gathered for memorial prayers across Kashmir. Protesters clashed with security forces who shot 17 civilians dead. The reaction has been on expected lines. Kashmir is in deep distress. The national media’s coverage is frenzied and often lacks balance. Hardline nationalists on Twitter are blaming…
Read MoreYoung shoulders, heavy burden
Badrul-Duja Childhood is simplicity and innocence. Children should not be interfered with in their childhood. A child is a free spirit and therefore there should be interference whatsoever to disturb their innocence and simplicity. They are free from evil motives, free from materialism, free from hate and greed. They should not be robbed off their freedom either at their own homes or schools. A child is a blooming and colorful rose and spreads fragrance in the garden of humanity. Let them grow in the cradle of nature. As they grow…
Read MoreDPS Row: An Alumna Speaks Up
By Ann Saad Keeping the recent rush of write ups on Delhi Public School (DPS) abaya row in mind, let’s put the things in perspective. Kashmir isn’t a normal place, so let’s not try hard to normalize a situation or a place by keeping a very narrow vision. DPS came to Kashmir in 2003 and I was one among the first students to join the school. My parents had waited so long for the school to finally open. The craze of nyebrem Indian teachers teaching their kids had gripped my…
Read MoreSeparatists’ Unity – Purpose and Dimensions
They have joined hands to oppose the ‘Sainik colony’ and ‘exclusive townships’ for migrant Pandits Arun Joshi Kashmiri separatists have “united”. Some pictures showing icons of separatism Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik — representing three different thoughts vis-à-vis the Kashmir solution —- huddled together have appeared to reinforce the substance in the symbolism. Geelani is all for implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions of 1948-49, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is a pragmatic leader who wants dialogue to determine the course of the outcome…
Read MoreFour laning Srinagar-Banihal: Perform or surrender
Mohammad Farooq Wani Administrative callousness has always marred Kashmir due to its poor attention towards Kashmiris infrastructure and more importantly the National highway NH1 which is considered to be the lifeline for Kashmir. During winters NH1 often remains cutoff due to landslides and traffic jams. The closure of road during landslides and snow not only put the people of Kashmir to hardships but adversely affects the economic condition of the people as well despite having adequate funds. The four laneing of Srinagar-Banihal has missed several deadlines which shows the callous…
Read MoreKashmir: Caught in Food Dilemma
To eat or not to eat! Javaid Malik What to eat, what not to eat has become a big debate these days. No food starting, bread to fruits, seems safe. Everyday people come across the advisories declaring one or other food unsafe. Sometimes people are told that certain foods contain carcinogenic chemicals while the fruits and vegetables which they eat regularly are ripened by using chemicals harmful for our health. Would anyone please tell what’s good for health? There is no doubt about the fact that there has been an…
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