Kashmir Life
Is Iran Dragging America Into A Long War?
by Jessica Genauer
US strikes on Iran have shattered the ceasefire, with Strait of Hormuz tensions driving a prolonged frozen conflict marked by recurring attacks.
The...
‘Kashmir May Have Been Humanity’s First Home in South Asia’
In Kashmir Life’s History Talks, archaeologist Dr Abdul Rashid Lone traces Kashmir's history from Palaeolithic lake beds through Neolithic settlements to Kushana-era trade, art,...
Does Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan’s The Glorious Qur’an Offer an Accessible, Idiomatic, and Authoritative English...
by Dr Tauseef Ahmad Parray
A review assessing Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan's annotated English translation of the Qur'an, highlighting its accessibility, scholarship, and reader-friendly approach.
Translation of...
Can Longing Become a Legacy Rather Than a Loss In Kashmir?
by Dr Ghulam Mohammad Khan and Dr Manzoor Ahmad Parey
A chance meeting uncovers poet Shahbaz's enduring legacy, exploring how longing, suffering, and acceptance transform pain into...
Kashmir’s Cards of Gold
Private hospitals in Kashmir suspended Ayushman Bharat services over Rs 300 crore in unpaid dues, exposing deep structural flaws crippling the health insurance promise,...
Is the ‘Memory Famine’ Set to Shock Your Wallet on Your Next Gadget Purchase?
by Faisal Kawoosa
The year 2026 is going to be a different year when it comes to buying gadgets like smartphones and laptops. The festive...
Has GST Fulfilled Its Promise of One Nation, One Tax?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
Nine years on, a tale of two economies: National revenues hit record highs while Jammu and Kashmir's formalisation gains...
Briefing July 5-11, 2026
RAMBAN
The newly completed 3.5-km Digdole-Panthyal tunnel and the 810-metre viaduct near Ramsu on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway opened to traffic on July 2, marking...
Waste into Wealth
Jammu and Kashmir's Circular Economy Policy is ambitious and timely, but success depends entirely on implementation, accountability and institutional coordination.
Jammu and Kashmir has finally...
Why Is Draktolan Kashmir’s Hidden Trekking Gem?
by Dr Nisar Farhad
A lifelong motorcyclist recounts his first Himalayan trek to Draktolan, discovering fitness, teamwork, resilience and a deeper connection with nature.
Adventure has...
Akad Park: An Introduction
by Wajeeha Hajirah
A serene Anantnag park blending chinar-lined greenery, a trout-breeding stream, and family-friendly facilities, all framed by nearby historical landmarks near Pahalgam
Along the...
Is White Nights a Warning Against Fantasy?
by Faizaan Bashir
A reflection on Dostoevsky's White Nights, exploring loneliness, fantasy, emotional dependence and why imagined love often ends in heartbreak.
Social media nowadays is...
Why Is Jammu and Kashmir Still Without a Site Museum?
by Iqbal Ahmad
Jammu and Kashmir's globally significant archaeological sites remain without site museums, limiting heritage conservation, research, public engagement and tourism development.
To promote the...
Is Starmer’s £300 Billion Defence Gamble a Challenge for Burnham?
by Asad Mirza
Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader on 22 June 2026 after a mutiny within his own party, but before leaving...
Is Social Media Your Greatest Strength or Your Biggest Weakness?
by Mursaleen Bashir
Social media can waste time, support healing or create extraordinary success, depending on how individuals choose to use its power
One screen. Three...
