Vox Pop: What can be the deterrent to the crime of rape?
With the public outcry due to the recent rape and murder case of a Bakarwal girl in Kathua district of Jammu division, the government has shown its concern by enacting harsher legislations. But by doing so, are we really going to arrive at a socio-psychological condition that could work as a strong deterrent to such […]
‘A photographer par excellence’
The journey of a Kashmiri photographer to click the ‘award winning movement’ that earned him MCC cricket photograph of the Year Award’ in 2017 As a child, Saqib always aspired to be a cricketer. Although, Saqib did not become a cricketer, but he made his mark on ‘International Cricket’ by capturing the most iconic cricket […]
For the love of books: Mobile libraries around the world
This World Book Day, we meet the people behind mobile libraries serving communities from Nigeria to the Netherlands.
BY: Charlotte Mitchell Buses in Lagos, shipping containers in the Netherlands and even a couple of Colombian donkeys are enjoying a new lease of life as bookmobiles, spreading knowledge in their communities. Travelling from place to place, mobile libraries around the world aim to bring the benefits of reading to those without access to books. […]
Need for a Common Syllabus
BY: Bilal Ahsan Dar Indian constitution under Article 21A (Right to education) gives every child, in the age group 4 to 16, right to free and compulsory education. Whether this constitutional guarantee helps people on the ground or nor is a question to be answered by the policy makers and analysts who gather data vis-à-vis […]
Misunderstandings in Relationships
Misunderstandings can create havoc both in our social and family life. Usually, misunderstandings emerge because of incomplete information or lack of knowledge about the facts put forth. Needless to say, in our male-dominated society, husband-wife strained relations owe so much to this “misunderstanding” factor. A retired elderly person sought advice from the doctor: “Doctor, I […]
‘Society conditions women to be apologetic’
BY: Divya Kala Bhavani A perusal of the striking cover of A Girl Like That is enough to pull readers in; a brown-skinned girl wearing a headscarf and bright pink lipstick and mirrored green shades as she observes a Middle Eastern structure; it showcases the contemporary global identity, indicating we are a signature of […]
ALWAYS SEEK A SECOND OPINION
As we keep on using them, modern-day house-hold items like Refrigerator, Washing-Machine, Toaster, TV, and for that matter, any other electric or electronic device etc. is liable to malfunction at any point of time. The reason could be anything: mishandling, misuse or any other inexplicable issue. What we do usually is to see if we […]
Misrepresentation of Culture in Pakistan Cinema-Part V
In search of an alternate cultural narrative in Pakistani cinema
Riaz Shahid and Khalil Kaiser were among those politically sensitive Pakistani intellectuals who resorted to the medium of film in order to reflect the rage of the masses. In 1962 Riaz Shahid made Shaheed (Martyr). The film is an allegory of the historical visit of Lawrence of Arabia to the Arab lands. A foreigner called […]
Use Water in Right Ways!
(We had snow covering all over from plains to hills and now the snow is a distant dream. Recently, some of the big water reservoirs and springs in Kashmir were found dried up. Everyday there is pathetic stories regarding crisis of water).
Our Kashmir, for every season had something unique to offer, and engulf with tranquility. But the peace and sweetness do not exist anymore. That charm is hard to find again that overwhelmed human life, rich flora and fauna. God had gifted us with the unique and richer resources. But the humans began to foul play […]
Misrepresentation of Culture in Pakistani Cinema (Part IV)
1980s: The Return of the Men in Khaki
During the 1980s Punjabi films dominated Pakistani cinema. The Muhajirs had lost the dominant position that they enjoyed during the early days of Pakistan’s creation. There has been a rapid rise in the power of Punjabi establishment since 1977, when the (Punjabi ) Chief of Pakistan army, a Wahhabi and salafist General Zia Ul Haq […]
