We are Appalled, but not moved!
‘Shocked’ would be a mild word to describe the amount of panic that gripped the entire Kashmir valley in view of the gruesome and barbaric rape of a minor in Bandipora area of North Kashmir. The brutal rape case is one among such shocking incidents that very person feels ashamed of being part of a […]
Securing the secular crentials of Indian Constitution
A theological state is necessarily and inevitably a religious state. Any such state is believed to derive force, authority and validity from God. According to its proponents, the ruler is phantom of God on earth. A theological state has a religion. In contrast and collocation to this, secular state is one having no religion. Secular […]
#MeToo Campaign is directionless without taking legal recourse
It is necessary and also the need of the hour that women come forward to report the cases of sexual harassment- yet another step forward towards women empowerment. This campaign should have proceeded and continued with an aim to create awareness among women and make them feel empowered by registering such cases in police stations. […]
Lift restrictions on education in Kashmir!
The frequent Internet blockade in Kashmir has become an uncertain inconvenience for the students, and apparently the government sponsored shutdown of educational institutions is now just another trouble for them. Everytime a civilian or militant killing takes place in any part of the valley, the government orders the closing down of schools, colleges and universities. […]
Of Indian Media, Public Intelligentsia and Civil society
The Criminal Silence on Kathua Rape and Murder
The horrific and gruesome abduction, gang rape and murder of a 8 year old girl in Kathua district of Jammu, didn’t seem to bother the collective conscience of the mainland India. Maintaining criminal silence for three months, paving way for cover up and hushing up the details is what has largely been done and many […]
Stopping of Ambulances from Reaching Hospitals – A violation of Medical Neutrality
“Healthcare for all is a human right.” – Sen. Bernie Sanders
Medical neutrality is the principle of non-interference with medical services in times of armed conflict and civil unrest. Medical neutrality requires: The protection of medical personnel, patients, facilities, and transport from attack or interference; 2. Unhindered access to medical care and treatment; 3. The humane treatment of all civilians; and 4. Non-discriminatory treatment of the […]
IMPORTANCE OF HUMAN DIGNITY
Every human being has a right to live with dignity, respect and honor. Dignity can’t be earned and neither can be taken away. Every other good thing in life depends upon safeguarding of our fundamental dignity. Universal Declaration on Human Rights puts it as: recognition of inherent dignity of all the members of human […]
Lift restrictions on education in Kashmir!
The frequent Internet blockade in Kashmir has become an uncertain inconvenience for the students, and apparently the government sponsored shutdown of educational institutions is now just another trouble for them. Everytime a civilian or militant killing takes place in any part of the valley, the government orders the closing down of schools, colleges and […]
