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: Education Calendar Reset


The Jammu and Kashmir government’s recent decision to reverse the controversial March academic session has met widespread approval. The change, announced by Education Minister...
My Newsroom’s 2024
Unorthodox but different, Babra Wani decided to tell the year-long story of her newsroom, the little universe she gave most of the last 365...
Respiratory Issues in Children During Winters
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: As winter sets in, the cold weather brings a host of respiratory challenges, particularly for children. According to Dr Suhail Naik,...
Kashmir’s Reservation Goes to Court
The reservation policy debate in Jammu and Kashmir has reached the courts, with a petition challenging recent amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation...
Watlab: An Introduction
Watlab in Kashmir’s down-north embodies serene natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance, reports Babra Wani
Tucked away on the picturesque banks of Wular...
Kashmir’s Animal Helpers
Over the years, Kashmir has been home to numerous voluntary groups dedicated to animal welfare. They rescue animals, treat and shelter them while spreading...
Kashmir’s Reel Weddings
With extravagant ceremonies, themed attire, choreographed dances, and cinematic décor, Kashmir’s wedding traditions are shifting away from native culture. Influenced by media and social...
JKAS 2024 Toppers Share Their Preparation Strategies and Study Tips
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: The results of the Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) examination have been announced, with a young man from Samba securing...
Kashmir: Sports Revived
The surge in sports enthusiasm in Kashmir is evident among the youth. This newfound passion is set against a backdrop of significant developments in...
Kashmir: New Political Faces
In a historic shift, Jammu and Kashmir’s assembly has redefined itself with 51 of the 90 elected entrants being first-timers. Babra Wani explores the...
BJP’s Jammu Landslide
Bharatiya Janata Party claimed a strong second position despite failing to secure any seats in Kashmir. Significant wins in newly established constituencies marked its...
Sakina Itoo Retains Noorabad Seat with Record Margin for a Female Candidate
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference’s Sakeena Masood Itoo is leading by a large margin, making her the only female candidate leading...
Kashmir Election: The Independent Crowd
For the second time in Jammu and Kashmir’s recent electoral history, 40 per cent of candidates who ran for the 90-seat assembly were independents....
Kashmir: Shattered Minds, Silent Screams
With mental illness often being viewed as a moral failing and a sign of weakness in Kashmir, Babra Wani reports the challenges faced by...
Kashmir’s Leafy Green Crisis
A severe shortage of haakh, a staple leafy green in Kashmiri cuisine, has left residents grappling with soaring prices and reduced supply. The shortage,...
