Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you send him to cemetery. (Malcolm X) Occupation is not easy to understand, it’s a very complex and multifaceted phenomenon. The decade’s long bloody conflict has turned Kashmir into one of the most politically mature nations of the world. With time we all have somewhat understood the complex functioning, structure and machinery of occupation. India as a colonial state is slowly but steadily failing in justifying its colonial rule to the people of Kashmir. But, occupation is like a cancer thus, we as a nation and community have to evolve and update ourselves of the new military, mental and diplomatic tactics of India as a colonial state. You might be wondering why I, one who choose gun over pen, decided to write. There are a few things that I believe made it hard for me to be silent; 1: Collaborators nowadays are obfuscating facts to justify occupation and oppression while playing ...
"Tombs of emperors stand beside traffic junctions, forgotten fortresses command suburbs, the titles of lost destinies are woven into the vernacular, if only as street names" ~ Jan Morris Much has been discovered about the Delhi and many travelers have documented their memories, painted with golden and silver letters. Yet Delhi remains unconquered with plenty of things to discover. In fact, there would be no contradiction if Delhi pronounced as a blanket of civilizations in spite of city. There are numerous marks and monuments which give trace to old but different burgs once existed. Recently I was roaming around Greater Kailash Colony, one posh area which has everything to symbolise itself as a modern locality with little or no association with the past. But my fondness for sweet grilled corn drove me to a public park where I discovered a point where two civilization despite great time lag exists together. There was an old structure...