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What the Rise in Muslim UPSC Candidates Tells Us

What the Rise in Muslim UPSC Candidates Tells Us

I remember the exact moment the numbers landed on my desk. Fifty-three Muslim candidates had cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, out of...

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Kashmir’s Spring Has Lost the Plot

Kashmir’s Spring Has Lost the Plot

Something is seriously off with Kashmir’s spring.  This past February, Srinagar clocked 21 degrees Celsius. That is ten degrees above normal. It...

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When the Sky Shook in Dubai

When the Sky Shook in Dubai

On February 27, I attended an Iftar party at a friend’s house, where discussion naturally turned to the escalating tensions in the region. But...

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Seema Sangra

Iran Changes the Middle East Power Balance

Iran Changes the Middle East Power Balance

By Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor If we believe that the current aggression towards Iran will change the Persians, we must be deluded.  In fact, it will not...

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What Kashmir Teaches About Muslim Unity

What Kashmir Teaches About Muslim Unity

By Muhammad Arbaaz Niazi Missiles strike thousands of miles away and breaking alerts flash across phones within seconds. Life in Kashmir absorbs the...

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A Centuries-Old Bond Behind Kashmir’s Grief

A Centuries-Old Bond Behind Kashmir’s Grief

Headlines race through the world in seconds, while meaning moves through memory, faith, and human ties. March 1, 2026 brought such a moment.  Kashmir...

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The Shah Era That Shaped Today’s Crisis

The Shah Era That Shaped Today’s Crisis

Betrayal is the word that comes to mind. In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel launched a ferocious strike on Iran, killing...

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Trump’s Iran Gamble and the Price of Vagueness

Trump’s Iran Gamble and the Price of Vagueness

By Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra The US led by President Donald Trump with active backing from Israel developed an operational strategy based on robust...

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Peace in the Gulf Is India’s Strategic Interest

Peace in the Gulf Is India’s Strategic Interest

The global order is undergoing a profound shift, and power equations are changing faster than institutions can adjust.  Tensions among the United...

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A Leader Whose Cause Crossed Sect Lines

A Leader Whose Cause Crossed Sect Lines

Imam Khamenei’s martyrdom has renewed focus on healing the divide between Shia and Sunni Muslims. Both communities stand on the same five pillars,...

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Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat

Kashmir’s Farewell to Agha Jan

Kashmir’s Farewell to Agha Jan

In the heart of Kashmir’s busiest market, thousands gathered to mourn the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Many here called him Agha Jan...

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Kashmir Is Living on Budshah’s Savings

Kashmir Is Living on Budshah’s Savings

Kashmir’s fame never rested only on snow and scenery. This valley built its name on work.  Nearly six centuries ago, two men planted the economic...

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Irshad Mushtaq

Gulf Tensions Rise: What This Means for Kashmir

Gulf Tensions Rise: What This Means for Kashmir

After a spell of sabre-rattling, American forces under the self-styled “Disruptor-in-Chief,” Donald Trump, launched strikes on Iranian targets....

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Iran and the New Axis of Escalation in the Middle East

Iran and the New Axis of Escalation in the Middle East

By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander The situation with Iran opens a clear window into the crisis we face in world order today.  Many people in the...

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Kashmir’s Rising Temperatures Call for a Corporate Shade Strategy

Kashmir’s Rising Temperatures Call for a Corporate Shade Strategy

By Mutaharra A W Deva Business leaders in Kashmir now work in a reality where climate conditions influence every serious decision.  Heat waves grow...

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Why Kashmir’s Earthen Curd Calls for Clearer Safety Rules Today

By Tajamul Islam Salroo Someone asked me a simple question the other day: is serving dahi in earthen pots truly safe? The question got me thinking...

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Kashmir’s Midnight Dinners Are Fueling a Public Health Crisis

By  Amaar Mir Dinner in Kashmir often begins when the body asks for rest.  Families gather late, especially in winter, and meals arrive rich with...

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Lives Reduced to Numbers: Shias and State Indifference

By Syed Eesar Mehdi Pakistan was imagined as a homeland for Muslims of South Asia, a place where they could feel secure and have a political voice...

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Criminalizing OCI Doctors for Serving the Nation

By: Mohsin Rahim Imagine this: you are a specialist doctor working in the UK. You have a comfortable life, a high salary, and global recognition. But...

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Kashmir’s Job Crisis Is Not a Failure of Its Young Graduates

By Mehak Safder Life feels clear and full of promise for many young people in Kashmir while they remain inside colleges and universities, where days...

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How Kashmiri Apple Farmers Made Delhi Listen

I can still picture what I saw on December 26, 2025, while walking through Babhar, Keegam, Check Niltrisal, Check Nazneenpora and Kunsoo, villages...

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Dr Raja Muzaffar Bhat

Kashmir’s 2026-27 Budget Brings Big Relief Now & Big Questions Later

The Jammu and Kashmir budget for 2026-27, presented on February 6, reads like a direct response to everyday pressures.  It promises better roads,...

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Irshad Mushtaq

The Hidden Dangers of Blind Faith in Kashmir

By  Fiza Khan People often turn to pirs when life feels overwhelming in Kashmir.  Family struggles, heartbreak, or personal challenges lead many...

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Kashmir’s Budget 2026-27 Favors Continuity Over Jobs and Growth

By Ahmad Ayaz The Jammu & Kashmir Budget for 2026-27 offers a revealing snapshot of the Union Territory’s priorities, but it underscores a pattern...

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The Epstein Files and the Politics of Protection

By Khurshed Peer The Epstein Files raise a provocative question: would the world react the same way if the accused were named Mohammad or Ahmad?...

07.02.2026 10

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How Women Are Redefining Leadership in Kashmir

By  Ankit Patel Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major transformation as women take on key roles that drive the economy, society, and governance. ...

06.02.2026 10

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Why Is Kashmir Still Missing the Digital Bus?

By  Faisal Kawoosa People across Jammu & Kashmir eagerly await the upcoming budget, hoping it delivers targeted support to every industrial...

05.02.2026 10

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How Global Turmoil Reached Kashmir’s Gold Markets

Gold prices climbed sharply across the world for months. Fears about inflation, wars, and weak currencies pushed people toward safe options, and gold...

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Irshad Mushtaq

What the 2026 Budget Reveals About Kashmir’s Finances

The 2026 Union Budget keeps public services and projects moving in Jammu and Kashmir, while highlighting a long-standing imbalance between spending...

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Irshad Mushtaq

Kashmir’s Invisible War: Faith, Envy, and the Threat of Black Magic

By  Humaira Nisar Once a land of saints, Kashmir now feels shadowed, as darkness spreads through every home and heart. Envy and black magic have...

02.02.2026 10

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How Kashmir Lost Its Cottage Industry

Kashmir’s craft economies once sustained communities through harsh winters, with snow climbing three or four feet high and activity outside slowing...

01.02.2026 8

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Irshad Mushtaq

Debate Over Judicial Exams Exposes Public Trust in J&K

By Dr Ajaz Afzal Lone The recent announcement of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) (Mains) Examination, 2025, results has triggered...

31.01.2026 10

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J&K Eyes Green Growth

By  Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for India, offering a chance to accelerate national growth while addressing...

30.01.2026 10

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