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 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,...
Wazeeri Aala: The Unlikely Anthem of Kashmir’s Political Landscape
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: In Kashmir, all elections in history have been interestingly different from each other. The same is true with the ongoing assembly...
Kashmir’s Next-Gen Politicians
Kashmir's political landscape is witnessing a major shift as the younger generation of prominent families steps into politics. Although these heirs plan to carry...
Kashmir’s First Social Media Election
As Kashmir moves towards the second of the 3-phase ‘historic’ elections, social media has emerged as a crucial tool for politicians to connect with...
Kashmir: Detainees In Debate
With people making a statement by sending jailed lawmaker Engineer Rasheed to Lok Sabha, the political parties are talking big about the reforms in...
Kashmir’s Reservation Debate
For the first time in history, reservations are gradually becoming an electoral issue in Jammu and Kashmir, reports BabraWani
For Anantnag resident, Iqbal, his political...
Kashmir’s Iqra Nazir Launches ‘Dawat Book’, an App to Simplify Event Planning
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: Iqra Nazir, a tech entrepreneur from North Kashmir's Baramulla, is on a mission to revolutionise how people manage and celebrate events,...
