Modi visit: At cost of people’s freedom
Kashoo Tawseef Right to live that too in one’s own place is an inalienable birth and basic human right of any individual anywhere in the...
In Kashmir’s Blood politics, the innocent is always the loser
By Raqib Hameed Naik The death of a young man in Kashmir no longer bothers the mainstream media, even if it happens in the wake...
Kashmiriyat, Jamhuriyat, Insaniat
Zafar Choudhary On the early morning of November 16, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed will be in Goa presenting a ‘special address’ at an ‘India...
Why are half-widows in Kashmir being denied share in husband’s property?
Not only are the half widows being denied the share in property but religious scholars believe that this phenomenon is widespread in valley and the...
1947: First Blood
Within 24 hours after Kashmir acceded to India in 1947, the Srinagar airport was not only the epicentre of the first war that India and...
Neither Modi’s visit nor Geelani’s million man march will help Kashmir
For Muslims and Hindus alike, New Delhi's response is similar: 'We are willing to give you bribes, but don't expect justice, not ever.' Omair Ahmad...
Why GoI’s packages fail in Kashmir?
Faisul Yaseen From free rice in 1953 to Manmohan Singh’s Rs 24,000 crore package in 2004, from Rajiv Gandhi’s proposed Rs 10,000 crore package in...
‘Innocents suffer with the guilty’: How Delhi Police Special Cell ruined young Kashmiri lives
A report prepared by Jamia Teachers’ Solidarity Association looks at cases of youth arrested on terror charges, tortured, jailed and eventually acquitted by courts. Sumegha...
Quietly, a piece of Kashmir culture withers away
Kani Shawls dying a slow & sure death As is so imminent in every sense, Kashmir is known for its art and crafts. Be it...
Kanger: Symbol of our heritage
Dr Qayum Hamid Changal I was born and brought up in Kashmir. I have seen, heard and felt a lot of it. Magnificently crafted, it...