New IT Rules; Censorship or Correct Information?
By: Advocate Hanan Moumin The gradual conversion of myriad human experiences into virtual world has indeed paved way for the dawn of digital age rapidly transforming almost every aspects of human existence. The strides of modern man into future are often elongated by scientific and technological reach and the contribution of modern information technology in […]
Pakistan’s diplomatic debacle in China
Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan had to attend an unusual virtual meeting with a Chinese minister, while himself being present in Beijing and further he got no Chinese assurance for a Chinese loan.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a four-day visit to China, last week. Apparently the visit was billed as to attend the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympics in Beijing. But Imran Khan was accompanied with a huge delegation including Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, Planning Minister, Information Minister, National SecurityAdvisor, Commerce Advisor […]
Something is seriously wrong, unless society admits, such crimes will continue
ACID ATTACK ON WOMEN…
An acid attack on a girl in Srinagar, last week, has shaken everyone in the Valley. The heinous crime is yet another example of the pathetic situation that Kashmir’s womenfolk are facing here. Unfortunately, an unprecedented rise in the crimes against women —such as physical, emotional, or psychological violence, sexual abuse, blackmailing, harassment. online abuse, […]
Role and Contributions of Street Vendors!
(They contribute significantly to the creation of jobs and they have a vital contribution to the economy. The unemployment rate in Jammu & Kashmir is higher than the national average. The UT has witnessed challenges as a result of the conflicts and the people have been mostly observed to be in crisis and depression. The treatments given are unfair to the street vendors who mostly are from poor families).
By: Dr. Firdous Ahmad Malik and Dr. Shahid Amin Trali Since ancient times, street vendors have existed. Ancient and medieval civilisations were tolerant of the nomadic traders, which contributed to their prosperity. In modern times, street vendors are rarely treated with the same dignity and tolerance as other citizens. Municipalities and police in urban areas […]
World Cancer Day: Closing the Care Gap
This year, the theme of 'World Cancer Day' which is on 4th February, is 'Close the Care Gap'.
By: Dr. Manohar Agnani The mere mention of the word ‘cancer’ sends a shiver down the spine. In such a situation, the state of minds of people suffering from cancer and those taking care of cancer patients is indescribable. If there are ‘gaps’ in the various stages of cancer care, such as in diagnosis, surgery, […]
Why does Pakistan lag behind Bangladesh?
By: Jubeda Chowdhury Bangladesh recently celebrated its 50th founding anniversary. From the center to the village level, the festival was celebrated all over the country. Many discussed the successes and achievements of the country in their programs. Its tremendous economic growth and achievements are being discussed in the international arena now. But the path wasn’t […]
“EYES”- A translation
A translation of Wasif Ali Wasif’s "Aakhain"
By: Abbas Ali “Among the wonders of the universe, the greatest surprise is the human Eye. It is like a camera, and the Perfect Divinity has demonstrated the utmost skill in His creation. By being the ornament of human visage, it acquires the status of being the symbol of distinction. Eyes are our source of […]
India’s Central Asian Outreach
India renews efforts to reset its ties with CARs, in view of their crucial location and for boosting bilateral trade.
India’s ties with Central Asia can be traced back to the ancient Silk Road, along which goods, people, and ideas flowed. Geographically Central Asia has been at the intersection of crucial political and economic transformations for centuries. While the dissolution of the Silk Road limited exchanges, there is a renewed effort to reconnect India with […]
Domestic Violence – A challenge that needs to be taken head-on
On January 18, people in south Kashmir’s Shelipora Achabal took to streets to protest an alleged ‘murder’ of a 30-year-old woman by her in-laws over the dowry issue. The in-laws of the deceased woman strongly deny the charges. Presently, the matter is under police investigation and no conclusion can be drawn at this point in […]
Struggling to Feed: Street Vendors denied Right to Livelihood
In recent years, unorganized or informal sector in developing countries has witnessed a massive growth and the main driver of the expansion for the unorganized sector is growing unemployment. The problem of unemployment has given rise to the problem of poverty & hunger. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), unemployment rate has […]
