Srinagar, Dec. 22 -- The recent decision by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) to remove a chapter on Sheikh Noor-U-Din Wali from the Class 9 textbooks has sparked widespread condemnation. This decision, which marginalizes the life and teachings of one of Kashmir's most revered saints, is not just an affront to our cultural heritage but also a missed opportunity for fostering values that can unite a diverse and fractured world. Sheikh Noor-U-Din Wali, affectionately called Nund Rishi, is a towering figure in the history of Kashmir. A 14th-century Sufi saint and poet, his teachings transcend religion, promoting a universal message of peace, communal harmony, and environmental stewardship. His philosophy, deeply rooted i...