Category: Opinion

‘In the Himalyan valley of Kashmir, located at 5,000 feet above the sea level, Kashmiri Pandits would celebrate this day as ‘Herath’. This day is the most significant day in the traditional Kashmiri Pandit calendar. The day would be invariably marked by a heavy snowfall. This year also, it has […]

‘Bribery is akin to stealing; it is an act of theft. A society that does not see the act of bribery as an act of stealing and theft can be termed as a society of THIEVES and ROBBERS. A person who demands and / or receives an undue favour or […]

‘It was around 6.30 pm. He was waiting for his bus at a bus stop to go home, feeling very hungry and tired. Across the road, the fancy restaurant was buzzing with people. He wished he ate something but realized he could not afford anything there; he did not have […]

‘It is true that, in essence, I am ‘nothing’ – just a handful of dust, destined to go back to dust one day; or a tiny bubble, formed by a delicate film of ego of being, destined to burst suddenly some moment. It is only love that makes something of […]

‘We seek what we don’t have; we seek what we have lost. We seek the unknown; we seek our self. We seek love; we seek attention. We seek power; we seek the authority. We seek knowledge; we seek the truth. Not a moment passes when we don’t seek. We seek […]

‘My educated and wise grandfather would say, “A person who does not respect one’s faith tends to disrespect faith of others.” He would also say, “If you don’t respect your parents, others must not expect you to respect their parents either.” His supporting argument was: “One’s faith is like one’s […]

‘What if God spoke to you and said: “I am the infinite and not like you humans. I can’t reward you or punish you. Your own intentions and actions (and inaction) will judge you. Stop praying to me for material favours and forgiveness. I can’t pardon you or reward you […]

‘Kashmiri Pandits? Who? What is their problem? Why did they leave Kashmir? Why did they not fight back in Kashmir? They were millionaires – could they not afford a gun? Oh, so they left Kashmir? So sad! Where did they go then? The above are some of questions that my […]

‘All governments must note that without the Kashmiri Pandits and their active involvement, Kashmir can never return to its original peaceful character and glory. Kashmiri Pandits have a major role to play in restoring peace and normalcy in the valley – socially and politically. Different parties – countries and politicians […]

‘Can relationships be taken for granted? Yes, they can be and indeed are being taken for granted in many cases. Should relationships be taken for granted? ‘No, that is poison for any relationship’, said Dale, my wise friend, earlier this morning during Sakha’s monthly wash. (Sakha is my white wolf […]