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Dr. Showkat Rashid Wani

Dr. Showkat Rashid Wani

Greater Kashmir

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The world that often forgets the value of experience

Prof Abdul Rahim (name changed) was working in the University and was on the verge of retirement. He was a seasoned teacher with a sharp mind and a...

27.04.2024 10

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Dr. Showkat Rashid Wani

A campaign for plastic-free earth

We just celebrated the Earth Day. Beyond the traditional tree plantings and green attire, Earth Day serves as a springboard for global conversations....

22.04.2024 7

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Dr. Showkat Rashid Wani

Contemporary Challenges through the Lens of Surah Al-Maun

In a world where people often rush past each other without a second glance, he had chosen to stop, to listen, and to extend a helping hand to someone...

20.04.2024 10

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Change of Name Plate

I went to meet the family of one of my expired teachers after a long time. At the entrance of the main gate there was a name plate which reflected the...

13.04.2024 6

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Rejuvenating Senior Citizens with Spring Blooms

In the heart of downtown Srinagar there lived an elderly woman named Hajira. With silver hair and a gentle smile, she had spent most of her days...

07.04.2024 10

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Historical events in Quran and their significance

The Quran is often referred to as the “Book of Light” in Islamic literature and tradition. This designation reflects several aspects of the...

04.04.2024 9

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Respecting Parents in Quranic Perspective

The Holy Quran emphasises the importance of respecting and fulfilling the duties towards parents in numerous verses. When we read Surah Maryam there...

30.03.2024 9

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Defreezing Senior Citizens from Free Floating Anxiety

Haleema, a retired college teacher, had lived a fulfilling life, balancing family, passions, and a successful career. However, as she entered her...

23.03.2024 6

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The Urgency to Save River Jhelum

Residing in the Ali Kadal residential area alongside the banks of River Jhelum, I have taken upon myself the responsibility of educating my community...

13.03.2024 7

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Sibling Rivalry and its Impact on Senior Citizens

One evening, as Ghulam Nabi’s family gathered around the dinner table, a dispute erupted between his sons, Rizwan and Muneeb, over the custody of...

09.03.2024 7

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Education of Visually Impaired Girl Child through Distance Mode

In downtown area of Fateh Kadal there lived a girl named Maryam. From a young age, Maryam had a thirst for knowledge that burned bright within her....

07.03.2024 5

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Choices and Consequences

A news report circulated in the local daily and on social media, detailing the disappearance of Abdul Rehman, an elderly individual who had left his...

10.02.2024 8

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How Family Fission is Taking Toll on Senior Citizens

During the Rasm-i-Charum of Zainab, held four days after her passing, a grand feast took place at her house, featuring an array of meat dishes. In the...

03.02.2024 10

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But I have promises to keep

The woods are lovely dark and deep; But I have promises to keep; And Miles to go before I sleep; And Miles to go before I sleep.   Today I shall...

20.01.2024 7

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The Harrowing Realities of Aging and Neglect

Let’s share the story of an elderly woman named Hafeeza (name changed), whose tragic death by suicide was influenced by feelings of isolation and a...

13.01.2024 7

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Supporting Senior Citizens without Bargaining

An old street vendor braved the chilly winter, peddling vegetables on the streets of Ali Kadal. A well-off woman halted and inquired, “How much for...

06.01.2024 9

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Creating a Senior Citizen Friendly Neighborhood

A compassionate encounter unfolded when a senior lady noticed her neighbour’s little daughter, Sahiba, looking sad because her father had refused to...

23.12.2023 9

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Fostering Mathematical Creativity in light of NEP 2020

NEP 2020 proposed a curriculum and pedagogy renewal, as well as a paradigm shift from content-based to experience-based learning, to make learning...

21.12.2023 4

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Explaining ABUSE in Elders

Irrespective of age, everyone deserves respect and dignity within our communities. Unfortunately, elder abuse poses a significant challenge to our...

09.12.2023 8

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Facing the lack of ability

What can be expected from a physically handicapped girl living under extreme poverty in a remote village of Tangdar– Disappointments, Miseries and...

02.12.2023 5

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An Ounce of Prevention, a Lifetime of Wisdom

After reading the stroke prevention tips on the front page of Greater Kashmir, we were contacted by an elderly gentleman named Sultan (name changed)....

28.10.2023 4

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Your child needs to be heard

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), is considered the gold standard for diagnosing psychiatric...

23.10.2023 5

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Handling a Delinquent in School

Are you facing trouble in handling the ill-disciplined, difficult, and insolent behaviour of students? Do you want to know what to do when facing...

07.10.2023 10

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Dignity of Labor in Gandhian Perspective

Gandhiji happened to read Ruskin's "Unto the Last" during the train journey in South Africa. Its impact on Gandhiji was phenomenal. Gandhiji found...

01.10.2023 10

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Sacrifices of Unpretentious Daughter

 World Alzheimer Day is observed across the world on September 21, every year, with the objective of raising awareness of the disease, common...

26.09.2023 5

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Why did they choose to suffer in silence?

Certainties are no longer part of our lives, we cry easily and often. Our tears are uncontrollable and exhausting when unprompted memories remind us;...

18.09.2023 7

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Widowhood Effect in the Elderly

Zahid visited his grandmother Sara’s grave to offer prayers. While in the graveyard, two tombstones caught his attention—one belonged to a husband...

16.09.2023 10

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Literacy needs of slum dwellers in light of NEP 2020

Children have the right to be listened and heard; it is critical that as educators we let the children know that their opinion is valued. While...

13.09.2023 10

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