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How women activists can help Jammu and Kashmir make progress in democracy and peace

October 28, 2015 Editor

Nyla Ali Khan, The partially autonomous northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is a beautiful part of the world – and also one of three areas of Kashmir divided into areas of control by India, Pakistan, and China and marred by a long history of violent political and ethic struggles. I love it well. The area is my homeland, and my family has been part of its history. My maternal grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, laid the foundation of resistance politics in Kashmir in 1931 and was the first Muslim…

Growth and Employment in J&K

October 28, 2015 Editor

Dr Nazir Ahmad Gilkar The issue of growth and employment in Jammu and Kashmir was discussed by a panel of experts at ISLE-57th Conference. The proceedings started with greetings to the panel of experts and learned audience by Prof. GM Bhat. J&K economy is the least researched in India. The state (noncommunist) first launched land reforms in 1948-1953 that are appreciated across the globe. West Bengal and Kerala (communist states) pursued the suit after some time. With these remarks the proceedings of the panel discussion titled Growth and Employment in…

Article 370: Let all controversies rest

October 27, 2015 Editor

Through perverted legal arguments and distortion of the historical facts, they try to prove that J&K“unduly” enjoys a distinct position in the Indian Union which is “violative” of constitutional provisions The special status that Jammu and Kashmir State constitutionally enjoys in the Union of India is being deliberately made contentious by a section of political thought in the country. The votaries of this political thought are trying to evolve a public opinion in the country in favour of doing away with the constitutional privileges of Jammu and Kashmir. Through a…

Kashmiris Demanded UN Pledged Right of Self-Determination

October 27, 2015 Editor

New York, October 26, 2015. A huge peace march took place in New York in which thousands of friends of Kashmir participated. The march was jointly sponsored by all groups who believe in the right of self-determination of the people of Kashmir. The very inspiring March began at the Indian Mission to the UN on 43rd Street and led up 3rd Avenue to 47th, terminating in front of the United Nations. The cooperation of NY state and city police was exemplary, and there were no incidents which marred the event.…

Kashmir: Secularism as Suicide

October 24, 2015 Editor

Mehmood ur Rashid When Nehru was on his way to discover India as a Hindu imperial construct, Gandhi was experimenting with his Ram Rajya, Iqbal was imagining the future of Muslim civilization in the North-West of the undivided India, Jinnah was advocating the Muslim case, who whispered into the ears of Sheikh M Abdullah to bite into this forbidden fruit, called ‘secularism’. That was the moment Kashmir lost its politics, and Kashmiris lost the paradise. Mufti M Sayeed and his PDP is the child of that mishap, and how faithfully…

Animal Rights versus The Human Rights!

October 23, 2015 Editor

By Mohammad Ashraf Indian leaders have always claimed India to be the largest democracy in the world. The very first duty of a democratic republic is to guarantee the right to life of every citizen. Article 21 of the constitution guarantees the life and liberty of a person. “Protection of Life And Personal Liberty. No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure adopted by law.” If an act of a private individual amounts to encroachment upon the personal liberty or deprivation of life…

12 Misconceptions Indians Have About Kashmir

October 22, 2015 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir has been one of the most misunderstood states of the country. There are a lot of myths about J&K most of which have been created by media. Being born and brought up here, let me clarify some of these myths: 1. There’s a gun in every house: Yes, we do have a gun in almost every house. Toy guns, if they count as guns. Our kids play with them and so do YOURS. We don’t actually have a real gun. Holding unlicensed arms and ammunition is as much illegal in J&K…

Kashmiri Students wrong relations With Hindu Students

October 21, 2015 Editor

Kashmiri Students wrong relations With Hindu Students By: Asiya Farooq Kashmir goes immoral in India. Kashmiri youth in India have lost Innocence and dignity . Kashmiri boys and girls corrupted down in their hearts and souls; they are spiritually and morally lost. Many Kashmiri Muslim female and male students studying in Sharda university have developed intimate relationship with non- Muslims that leads to sexual relationship. It has become a trend. These male and female students are pursuing B-Tech, M-Tech, Medicines and dentistry in Sharda University. They hail from Srinagar,Baramulla,Sopore and Anantnag. Kashmirs image was further spoiled when three girls were caught in…

Incredible Response to the –Million-Man-March’: Barrister Sultan

October 20, 2015 Editor

Keansburg, New Jersey, October 19, 2015. Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, former prime minister of Azad Kashmir and ‘the Guest of Honor’ said “Kashmir Million-Man-March is being organized on October 25 in New York to pave a way for a just and durable resolution of longstanding Kashmir dispute.” Addressing a huge gathering of friends of Kashmir in Keansburg, New Jersey, he said the world community was concerned about the latest situation in Kashmir which can lead the whole region of South Asia to the nuclear disaster. The world powers including the…