Kashmiri writer pens two novels on world conflicts
Srinagar June 18, 2018: Naveed Qazi, a Kashmiri writer, recently released a novel ‘The Trader of War Stories’ and an anthology of political essays titled ‘Musings on Global Politics’. Naveed lives in Baghi Mehtab, a suburb, seven kilometers away from city center Lal Chowk. He did his schooling in Burn Hall and Tyndale Biscoe after which he completed […]
Water Polity and Kashmir: A review
The author is well known when it comes to Kashmir discourse as he has written several books on Kashmir in the past and has always appeared to be a fervent supporter of dialogue-cum-negotiations focusing on structural nuances of the conflict and end to violence in Jammu and Kashmir. The latest book is yet another marvelously […]
Misty Copeland Pirouettes Through Two Books on Dance
By: Misty Copeland When dance enters one’s life, it can be a bit surprising. From the casual partygoer discovering that his or her moves aren’t so bad, to the professional dancer waiting in the wings in those final moments before taking the stage to debut a new role, the art of movement, if you’re open […]
Power of a Smile!
(When we smile our face automatically brightens up. If we don’t give positive and smiley response to people around us, no one is going to like us not even our loved ones. So, the best thing we can do in all the good and hard days is just smile. So, smile and smile often).
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing, is well said, by Mother Teresa. The miraculous effect that a smile has on others is well-known. Our Prophet Mohammad (saw) was known to carry a pleasant smiling face. In fact, it became a part […]
Entrepreneurship vs Employment: Which one is better?
(Hard-work is not always rewarded in case of jobs be it a private or Govt. one and people don’t always get elevated on the basis of their credentials. There is also much more involved in entrepreneurship than there is in a traditional nine-to-five job. We will have some hard times financially, especially at first. It will not always be lucrative. We have to work a lot and wrong decisions can have terrible consequences).
When we are done with our degrees or courses and spending time, energy and resources for our bright education, what we need is to earn a beautiful life ahead. It is true that money can’t buy happiness, but it is a fact that money has an important role in life. It is money that gives […]
The Plight of SSA teachers
By: Nadeem Shah The SSA teachers have persistently been at loggerheads with the state government over numerous issues from the last few years. This year the salaries of 40000 odd teachers are on hold since the last 4 months and their stories trickling out on social media are heart-breaking to say the least. A teacher […]
Seymour M. Hersh — the Journalist as Lone Wolf
By: Alan Rusbridger The lone wolf — in journalism, as in nature — is a rare creature. Many reporters prefer the reassuring comfort of the pack. But every age throws up a few hunters who prefer to go it alone, scorning the safety and consensus of the crowd. They are often noble beasts, even if […]
Laylatul Qadr through Facebook Live in Kashmir
Among the nights of Ramadan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months. Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months. It is the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), when the Qur’an was revealed. Some commentators believe it was the night when the Qur’an […]
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE IN DOMESTIC LIVE STOCK
BY: Dr.Tasaduk Hussain Itoo During recent years, there has been an alarming rise of ‘Foot & Mouth’ Disease among animals in different areas of Kashmir especially affecting the domestic live stock. Numerous cases from my area surfaced as well. So in this regard, the writer after gathering recommendations/information regarding it from some of the veterinary […]
PREACHERS OR PAUPERS
By: Sameer Fida The other day I met a teacher from my locality. Renowned for his teaching prowess and astute methodology he is respected by one and all. Both of us were going in the same direction so we started to walk together. On the way he was greeted by people from almost all age […]
