Babra Wani
Babra Wani holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Kashmir. She reports across multiple beats with a focus on in-depth, society-centric stories and has a strong interest in the Urdu language, which she actively reads and writes.
Kashmir’s Mining Mess
In Kashmir, the vanishing of rivers, streams, and springs tells a larger story, one of greed unchecked, authority compromised, and ecology undone. From Budgam...
‘I Credit the People for Their Resilience’
Over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir Bank has weathered turbulent times, from rising non-performing assets to restrained lending and a slow digital transition....
Kashmir: Bad Blood
In Kashmir, life for those with rare blood disorders unfolds quietly, beneath the surface of public health narratives. Marked by genetic legacies, strained healthcare...
Kashmir: New Parliamentarians
In the first Rajya Sabha election held after 2019, the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference retained three seats while the BJP secured one, triggering...
JKSSB Aspirants Decry Year-Long Delay in Recruitment Process
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: Frustration is growing among job aspirants across Jammu and Kashmir as the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) continues to...
Cab, Auto Drivers in Kashmir Report Online Payment Scams
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: A ride is only complete when the fare is paid. But for three drivers in Srinagar, promises of GPay payments vanished...
Kashmir: Shifting Learning Landscapes
Parents in Kashmir are increasingly turning to private schools, citing better outcomes and opportunities, even as policymakers face criticism for neglecting systemic reforms and...
Kashmir Architecture Tales
Kashmir Life has unveiled Kashmir Architecture Tales, a 30-film series exploring the Valley’s architectural heritage. Weaving memory, technology, and storytelling, the project is a...
Kashmir Teacher Bags Fulbright Scholarship
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: A 39-year-old teacher Sajad Akbar Rather from Sopore, Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir has been awarded the Fulbright Teaching...
The Ladakh Unrest
Violence swept Ladakh on September 24 as protests over statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion spiralled into clashes, leaving four dead and dozens injured, even...
Highland Odysseys Achieves First Recorded Summit of Mt Harmukh Eastern Peak
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: A team of mountaineers from Highland Odysseys Pvt Ltd achieved the first recorded summit of Mt Harmukh’s Eastern Peak, standing at...
Kashmir’s Food Fear
Kashmir’s kitchens are in upheaval after authorities seized nearly 12 tons of rotten meat and dairy in recent raids. The full-blown crisis involving trust...
Kashmir: The Shrine of Faith
The emblem controversy at the renovated Hazratbal Shrine reignited Kashmir’s enduring tensions between faith and politics. Revered as the resting place of the holy...
Thajiwas Peak Conquered via Glacier II Route, First Since 1945
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: A team of Kashmiri climbers completed the fourth-ever ascent of Thajiwas Peak via the Glacier II route, a feat not repeated...
Kashmir’s Digital Trap
In Kashmir, the rapid surge of digital banking has brought both opportunity and danger. As Babra Wani shows, stories range from losing a few...
