The Future is a Desolate Place
We are trying to overcome this pandemic, loss of lives, stress, economic depression, poverty. I get that. I understand human pain and suffering. The world is lost and broken. But what is disheartening is that even amidst all this chaos, there are humans, our brothers and sisters, who go out of their way to invite […]
Abrogation of Article 370 and Islamabad: lessons not learnt
After Islamabad’s contention that since J&K is “disputed territory,” New Delhi’s decision to abrogate Article 370 of its constitution that provided ‘special status’ to citizens of J&K was “Illegal” didn’t find favour with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), one had thought that Pakistanwould reorient it’s diplomatic approach on the ‘K’ issue. However, the Foreign […]
Environmental concerns and remedies
By: Muneeb Afzal Our relationship with our environment is intimate, intrinsic and inseparable. It is based on the amalgam of rights and responsibilities both of which are equally important to lend stability and sustainability to the foundations of the relationship. Any attempt to prioritize our rights while trumping the consideration of responsibilities will lead to […]
KP Exodus: Return of the Natives
Losing home and hearth is devastating. Kashmiri Pandits lost it in 1990 as guns started rattling in Kashmir. The loss, pain, gloom can’t be weaved in words. Sanjay Sapru suggests some policy recommendations for the dignified and safe return of the natives.
By: Sanjay Sapru On August 8, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the Nation, explaining the rationale of scrapping the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir. The move, as he referred to, will “liberate” the people of the region and bring them closer to the rest of the country. He further emphasised […]
How are Women fighting the “Shadow Pandemic”?
Covid-19 has hogged headlines across the world. It came with its own challenges for the ‘fairer sex’. Ambreen Yousuf says that the repeated lockdown has exposed women to cyber-bullying, sextortion, sexting, trolling, stalking, body shaming, nudity, unwanted pregnancies, and much more.
By: Ambreen Yousuf Coronavirus didn’t spare anyone/anything. From crumbling economies to mounting anxiety, it crippled the world in more ways than one could have anticipated. It threatened one and all. The economic and political crisis, followed by refugee problems, sectarian violence, trade wars, climatic disasters, and widespread political violence has only paved the way for […]
True journalism – triumph of art over artifice
Today, a true journalist has more challenging and demanding responsibility. He has to filter information not only from the taboos of authority but also from the false malware of mainstream media in order to portray a real social picture of the society.
By: Javeed Ahmad Raina Journalism, as a professional art is very challenging but a pious mission. It is associated with writing, editing and reporting to the print or electronic media. The purpose of fair journalism like other fine arts is to reflect the true image of a social reality. However, the honest reflection of reality […]
Victim mentality prompts ‘poor-me attitude’
By: Shabeer Rather/Umer peerzada As a matter of natural tendency we tend to lean to side where we can blame someone or something for our disabilities and our failures. It is very uncomfortable to admit our irresponsibility as it magnifies our derelictions accepting which demands courage and only a value driven person can do so […]
Life and meaningful life!
By: Syed Mustafa Ahmad Life has been defined in varied ways. Some take life as a journey from womb to tomb. Some say life is just life a gust of wind. For some it is the discovery of one’s self, others call it the discovery of nature. Some say it is a journey that can […]
Kashmir’s Killing Machine: Whom to Blame?
As militants killed one more cop down south; it reaffirmed our belief that Killers operate with motives. Commenting on such killings, Javaid Trali says that this method of madness should stop somewhere otherwise Kashmir will have a new lexicon: “Haunted Heaven”. Death is contagious in Kashmir. Unlike elsewhere, here it is widespread because of the […]
Peace and the modern world
By Syed Mustafa Ahmad. Human history appears to be a long story of wars, one after another, with almost no break in between. Prior to the 20th century, war was a necessity. But from the 20th century onwards, following a revolution in human affairs, war has become totally unnecessary and redundant. War has now become […]
