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Inequality Alarm

2 months ago | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

A recent report by Oxfam, titled Takers Not Makers, has once again revealed the staggering economic inequality that continues to shape our world. Released during the World Economic Forum in Davos, the report paints a bleak picture—while wealth keeps piling up for a select few, poverty remains stubbornly unchanged. Despite ambitious global targets like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to eradicate extreme poverty by 2030, the numbers tell a different story.
Price of Pressure

Jan 18, 2025 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

There were seven million wonders of the world in the eyes of this child. He was born into this world as a new thought of God, an ever fresh and radiant possibility. The only son of his parents. His mother meticulously packed his lunch, water bottle and some spare clothes. No sooner he heard the horn, he holed up himself behind his grandma. He was unwilling to leave the warmth of her lap. However, he had no other choice but to board the crèche van with other toddlers.
Real Conservationists!

Jan 11, 2025 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

Come winter and its examination-fever gripping the students all over. Dull looks, long-drawn faces, unkempt hair/beard and absolutely no make-up are the salient characteristics of students these days. Well, going a step ahead, some of them remain absolute WOB’s for days together. Of course, it goes to show their concern for building a bright future and a better tomorrow. Nothing wrong there.
Chilly Curse - Greater Kashmir

Dec 21, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

Seattle is the central city of King County, Washington. Popularly known as the Gateway to Alaska, Seattle is also the largest city in the Northwestern United States. Some years back, Seattle received snowfall (about 1-8 inches) and as per the reports it consumed much of Seattle’s annual “Snow-response Budget” which is specifically named and meant for snow removal measures.
Art of Perennial Storytelling

Dec 14, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

Akhtar Mohi-ud-din’s short story Wannun Ma Banyim (I Can’t Tell) is a perfect piece of prose, daringly realistic. Like many of his writings, it maintains a creative profundity and pathos that remains the quintessence of a writer of his stature alone. Unparalleled and unbeatable. Set in 1958 Kashmir, Wannun Ma Banyim recreates a genuine piece of history with incisive details and unfeigned characters breathing in the story.
When Words Shrink

Dec 7, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

They say a “word” is more than just a string of letters or sounds laced together. It is the building block of communication, a basin for thought, culture and identity. Words carry meaning, evoke emotions and create connections. They are central to everything from casual conversations to academic discourse, from literature to social media posts. Words are the pivotal means through which we express ideas, feelings and intentions.
Blurred Horizons

Nov 30, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

As the wheels of varsity vehicle hummed along the winding road, nostalgia painted my mind with images of the countryside I once knew. The journey to this place was not just a physical traverse but a soul-stirring effort to reconnect with a world I had cherished, a world where life danced harmoniously with nature. But as I approached, my heart sank with the realization that time had etched irreversible changes onto this landscape.
Are We Learning from Road Accidents?

Nov 23, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

It has been more than a week since the tragic road accident in Srinagar claimed the lives of two young boys and left another fighting for survival. The incident was a stark reminder of the dangers of reckless driving besides broader consequences of violating traffic laws. While there have been some efforts to address these issues, a close look at our roads reveals a grim reality: little has changed.
Values over Vehicles

Nov 16, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

The recent tragic road accident in Srinagar, involving an SUV driven recklessly by a schoolboy, has left two young lives lost and another clinging to life in an ICU. Words fail to express the shock and trauma their parents must be going through. It is horrific and tormenting. The visuals from the crash, spine-chilling and heart-wrenching, have reignited a critical discussion about road safety and responsibility.
Ruckus - Greater Kashmir

Nov 9, 2024 | greaterkashmir.com | Syeda Afshana

The term “ruckus” typically implies disruption, disarray or disorder—a loud disturbance that diverts attention and escalates confrontation. Ruckus is the refuge of the shallow. It feeds on emptiness, turning hollow minds into the loudest voices. It’s the theater of the absurd, where chaos replaces conviction. Reason is blinded by rage. Though some might argue that ruckus highlights ignored issues, it is far from reality.