Confusion unlimited
‘There is a place under the sun for every citizen of this world.’ If only this statement were true, then the world would have been a better place – free from strife and war. However, the world, as it has always existed, remains not how philosophers and thinkers have idealized it to be. It is […]
New Mayor – challenges & opportunities
Now that Junaid Azim Mattu of Peoples Conference (PC) has won the Mayoral election, the verdict has thrown a big challenge to both Mattu and his party and equally has come as a big opportunity for the both. Challenge, because Srinagar city has all along been a victim of rhetorical politics. The two major political […]
Govt needs to wake up
A few inches of snow and entire State, particularly Kashmir and Chenab Valley, were turned topsy-turvy. The entire power supply collapsed as if the state was hit by a cyclone. Once again the frailty of state’s infrastructure was exposed. While one may agree that the snowfall was untimely but it was not unexpected as the […]
Let ADR system be given a try
“Justice delayed is justice denied”. But this saying, overused into a cliché, fails to change anything when it comes to practical delivery of justice. Had it not been so, certainly the situation as for the pendency of cases in the courts waiting final arbitration would not have been as mammoth as it is today. It […]
Of responsible and responsive governance
Now that the state continues to remain under the Governor’s rule, it is but natural for the people to expect something better as far as the degree and quality of governance is concerned. Various sectors are expected to get the kind of attention they deserve and this, it is hoped, will be reflected in the […]
Power woes
As the Valley is inching towards winter, the power problems are making a steady return to haunt the people here. Hours-long daily power-cuts in the metered areas of the city are back, and the situation in non-metered areas besides in the countryside is obviously much worse. And indeed if the current discharge in various rivers […]
Pro-right bias
Living in a globalized world where “man’s home” has widened to encompass entire globe, there are obviously certain technologies whose influence is so widespread that impact is felt in other peoples’ homes as well. Media of course is one such sphere of activity that wields enormous influence and those running and controlling different formats and […]
Let actions do some talking …
It has been for decades now that people here have been listening to the government assertions about prioritizing development. No wonder the words and terms like ‘peace’ and ‘development’ have become sort of clichés owing to their excessive over-sue in political speeches. Cynicism aside, the unfortunate reality remains that whatever is being said in these […]
Free institutions or slavery?
While a concerted effort is being made to muzzle the voices of dissent – otherwise the life blood of democracy – the institutions, which were until recently seen as great buffer against everything that could possibly threaten the democratic way of life, too are now being easily subverted to push through the ideology and interests […]
Tarquin’s choice
The situation in Kashmir is really worrisome. Trouble is not only that the life here has come to a standstill, but major worry is that the life itself is threatened. With no let up in killings, ordinary people are scared to their marrow – not really knowing if they would actually survive to see another […]
