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Tourist Account: Kashmir Is Beyond Prime Time Lies

By Rimmi Vaghela I’m writing with a heavy heart from Jammu, where my plan of revisiting the paradise called Kashmir were shattered. Not by fear,...

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From Saffron to Startups: A Vision for Kashmir’s Economic Future

By Wasim Khawaja Kashmir’s stunning landscapes and rich culture are well-known worldwide, but the region’s economic potential has often been...

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Kashmiris Deserve Safety Too After Pahalgam

By Arooj Bilal The terror attack in Pahalgam left the country mourning. Social media filled with hashtags: #justice, #pahalgamattack,...

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Trump’s Kashmir Slip Is a Joke on Washington

By Ahsan Maqbool  Donald Trump’s latest gaffe about Kashmir would almost be funny if the stakes weren’t so bloody.  Speaking aboard Air Force...

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After Treaty Suspension, Kashmir Questions Its Share of Water

By Mumtaz Khan It took a horrific tragedy — the attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people — for Delhi to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, one of...

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In Kashmir, Old Wounds Reopen

By Ayaan Saroori Until the afternoon of 22 April, Pahalgam’s meadows buzzed with the laughter of tourists. By evening, they were stained with...

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The Principal Who Redefined College in Kashmir 

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi In the shade of Charar-e-Sharief’s pine-covered hills, the Model Government Degree College grew steadily into one of...

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A Kashmiri Grandmother’s Legacy of Love

By Syed Majid Gilani When I reflect on the people who shaped my early life, no one stands out more than my grandmother, Syeda Sakina Gilani. Amma,...

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Kashmiris Wronged by Hate and Media After Pahalgam 

By Muneer Ahmed Gashi The violence that erupted in Pahalgam, Anantnag, has once again put Kashmir under the microscope of national and international...

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Why Kashmir Couldn’t Become Switzerland of the East

By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili For years, I have wondered why Kashmir, often hailed as the “Switzerland of Asia,” has failed to live up to that...

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Adil Shah and the Kashmir We Need to Talk About

By Ahmad Ayaz Kashmir won’t be remembered for bullets or bloodshed. It’ll be remembered for its people. People who choose dignity even in grief....

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Is Kashmir Inviting Another 2014-Style Flood? 

By Syed Mudasir Mushtaq Kashmir’s streams, rivers, and wetlands are essential to millions. But today, these natural water bodies are under threat....

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Kashmir’s Climate Scam: What’s Really Happening?

By  Mohammad Younus Bhat In Jammu and Kashmir, a region highly susceptible to climate extremes, the alarming mismatch between climate funding and...

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Kashmir Unites in Grief After Pahalgam Tragedy

By Ikkz Ikbal They came for the calm. For the smell of pine and the shimmer of Lidder’s waters. They came as tourists, carrying cameras, snacks,...

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Wake Up, Kashmir: The Government Job Dream Is Over!

By Ikkz Ikbal For years, landing a government job in Kashmir was the ultimate goal. It was a sign of stability, respect, and lifelong security. One...

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What I Saw in Kashmir’s Silent Forests

What I Saw in Kashmir’s Silent Forests

By Peerzada Aarif I recently walked through the forests of north Kashmir, places I’ve known and admired since childhood. But this time, something...

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The Quiet Coup in Kashmir’s Academia

The Quiet Coup in Kashmir’s Academia

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi The word “merit” used to mean something in the academic world. It stood for rigour, honesty, impact. But in Jammu and...

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Know the Health of Your Political Life

By Dr. Younis Ahmad Sheikh In a democratic society, knowing the health of our political life is just as vital as knowing the state of our physical...

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The Role of Mindfulness in Kashmir

By Gowher Bhat Life in Kashmir moves slowly. The harsh winters, frequent power cuts, rough roads, and financial instability shape every day. Yet, in...

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Whispers in the Flame

By  Rayees Ahmad Kumar Each year from April 14 to 20, India observes Fire Services Week in memory of 66 brave firefighters who died in the 1944...

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Trump’s Dangerous Revision of US Power

By  Shlomo Ben-Ami US President Donald Trump is not known for respecting science and history. From promoting unproven treatments for COVID-19...

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Kashmir’s Silent Epidemic

By  Irfan Attari Kashmiri In the quiet corners of family homes, a terrifying reality is unfolding for countless children. It’s one that is too...

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Kashmir’s Dead Horse Theory

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi With an overwhelming mandate, the elected government has an opportunity to fix crisis-ridden higher education. If the...

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Kashmir’s Other Drug War

By  Mirza Sharafat Hussain Beigh The war on drugs has intensified, with central and state agencies ramping up efforts to protect the youth from...

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The Other Side of Marriage

By Syed Majid Gilani Marriage is supposed to be a peaceful bond, a safe place where two people share love, respect, and emotional comfort. It should...

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Valley’s Thought Prison

By Arshid Qalmi  It’s heart-breaking to witness how societal rigidity and mental stagnation still pervade our schools, families, and public...

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The Business of Birth in Kashmir 

By Er. Haya Aijaz In recent years, Kashmir has witnessed a massive surge in cesarean section deliveries, raising serious concerns among public...

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A Home for Hope in Kashmir

By Durdanah Masoodi  Education is an empowering tool, but does it reach those who can’t afford it for multiple reasons? No, it does not. We have...

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Reporting Kashmir from Delhi

By Nahida Mushtaq For years, Kashmir remained a hub and heartland of remarkable reporters who documented its complex socio-political landscape....

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Table, Talks and Treatment

By Suhail Farooq In a recent political development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was conspicuously absent from a high-level security meeting...

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Kashmir’s Agricultural Emergency

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi Land is the foundation of life. It feeds us, shelters us, sustains our economies, and forms the very identity of a place. But...

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Assembly or Akhada? 

Assembly or Akhada? 

By Ahmad Ayaz  Assemblies and Parliament are not about muscle power. They are meant to represent the will of the people, frame laws, and hold the...

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Lines That Divide

Lines That Divide

By Shashi Tharoor In recent weeks, Indian politics have been roiled by controversy over something that hasn’t happened yet: the government’s...

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The Soda Bottle Syndrome of JK’s School Reforms

By Muntashir Kifayat Hussain Education is the soul of any enlightened society. No society can truly thrive without significant advancements in its...

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Waqf Amendment: Progress or Pitfall?

View: “A move to bring transparency” By Priyanka Saurabh The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, recently passed in the Lok Sabha, is expected to...

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New Twist in Rajouri’s Toxic Puzzle

By Pankaj Chaturvedi The mystery surrounding the suspicious deaths of 17 people in the little-known village of Buddal in Jammu and Kashmir’s...

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Authorship Versus Editorial Policy

By Dr. Satyawan Saurabh There has been a long-standing debate in the literary publishing world about whether an author should have the freedom to...

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Carelessness Turns Catastrophic in Kashmir’s Forests

By  Dr Muhammad Sameer Shafi Siddiqui From the past few days, forest fires have erupted in many parts of the Valley, most particularly in the...

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HUMOUR and POLITICS

By Narayanan Kizhumundayur Humour is one of the greatest gifts given to humanity. It has the power to bring people together, lighten tense...

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MPs’ 24% Hike vs Workers’ 2%: The Harsh Math of Inflation

By Dr Priyanka Saurabh The impact of inflation is escalating in the country. The prices of vegetables are skyrocketing, the prices of petrol and...

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How Domestic Violence Silently Strips Children Of Their Inheritance

By Faakirah Irfan In the deep shadows of domestic violence, another injustice often goes unnoticed in Kashmir — one that impacts not just women,...

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The PDP’s Gamble

By Dr. Tanveer Ahmad Khan  In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian politics, the phenomenon of political candidates switching parties for personal...

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Why Omar Abdullah Must Intervene to Save J&K Women’s Support Cells

By  Dr .  Syeda Hameed, Shabnam Hashmi Dr. Syeda Hameed and Shabnam Hashmi, along with over 600 activists, artists, and professionals, have urged...

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Can J&K Become an Educational Hub?  

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi   The maiden address of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha to the assembly of UT of J&K on 3rd March 2025 highlighted that...

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Why Democracy Must Return to J&K Bar Association

By Hasnain Khawja The Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association stands as a crucial institution representing the legal fraternity, ensuring the...

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The Forgotten Daughter

By Faakirah Irfan  Sajida Ahmed sat on the edge of her bed, lit dimly by the yellow glow of a naked bulb swinging gently in the corner of her...

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The Unseen Cost of Tourism

By Basit Rasool Thokero  Jammu and Kashmir has been a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions, and religions, which have collectively shaped its...

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The Book in the Hand, the Future in Mind: Kashmir’s Path to Growth

By Gowher Bhat The youth in Kashmir are busy. Phones in their hands. Messages to read. Friends to meet. Life moves fast. It’s easy to get lost in...

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Have We Forgotten the Essence of Ramazan?

By Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi Ramazan is a month of divine mercy, the crown jewel of all months, when the heavens seem to draw closer to the earth....

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Changing Face of Kashmir’s Labor Market

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi  One of my mentors, Emeritus Professor S. A. Abbasi, once said, keen observation is the key to producing authentic results and...

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