Kashmir Life
How Did the First Week of the US–Iran War Escalate Into a Regional Crisis?
by Rohini Reenum
US-Israel strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, triggering missile retaliation, regional escalation, Strait of Hormuz blockade fears, and sharply divided domestic and international...
How Will the Escalating Iran–Israel Conflict Impact Global Markets and India’s Economy?
by Towseef Ahmad Mir
Escalating Iran–Israel tensions threaten global oil supply, raising crude prices, inflation, and freight costs, while exposing India’s import dependence and economic...
When Hormuz Holds Its Breath, Who Foots India’s Bill?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
The West Asia war is not India's war, at least, not in the diplomatic cables New Delhi sends. In...
Has the New GDP Series Rewritten India’s Growth Narrative?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
With FY26 nominal GDP revised down and sectoral shares redrawn, the economy
looks different under the new lens. This will...
Briefing March 1-7, 2026
SRINAGAR
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addressed the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir, emphasising democratic values, mutual respect and national integration. Recalling his...
Did the Killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Mark the End of an Era in...
by Asad Mirza
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in US-Israeli strikes ends his 36-year rule, leaving Iran facing leadership uncertainty, regional instability, and escalating conflict with...
Are Trump and Netanyahu Pushing for Regime Change in Iran, Risking a Long War?
by Amin Saikal
US-Israel strikes killed Khamenei, triggering Iranian retaliation and regional war. Despite succession plans and loyal security forces, regime change appears unlikely, raising risks...
Shared Sacred Season
The rare 2026 convergence of Ramazan and Lent offers Christians and Muslims an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding through shared themes of fasting, repentance,...
Kalakote: A Silenced Coalfield
Mining in Kalakote (Rajouri) has stopped after safety orders, while Rs 71.34 crore provident fund dues and a Rs 179.04 crore claim over the...
In the Age of AI, Who Safeguards Real Expertise and Thought Leadership?
by Syed Nazakat
From Silicon Valley reflections to the India AI Impact Summit, concerns rise that generative AI amplifies performative authority, challenging journalism, institutions, and...
Soibugh Shawls
Shawl artisans in Budgam preserve centuries-old craft amid financial struggles, health challenges, and competition from machine-made imitations, sustaining Kashmir’s Pashmina and wool heritage for...
Is Kashmiri Becoming a Ghost in Its Own Homeland?
by Mehrunnisa Maryam
As younger generations shift to Urdu and English, Kashmiri faces social stigma, institutional neglect, and digital marginalisation, raising urgent questions about identity,...
What does Punch the monkey teach us about attachment?
by Mark Nielsen
Abandoned macaque Punch clings to a plushie, echoing Harry Harlow’s 1950s experiments showing primates prefer emotional comfort over food, shaping modern attachment...
Was Dialogue Shujaat Bukhari’s Greatest Legacy?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
An exploration of Shujaat Bukhari’s enduring commitment to dialogue, pluralism, ethical journalism, and cultural engagement as foundations for peace in conflict-ridden...
Is The World Entering An Era of ‘Water Bankruptcy’ and What Does That Really...
by Kaveh Madani
Climate change and unsustainable overuse have pushed global freshwater systems into chronic water bankruptcy, causing shortages, land subsidence, food insecurity, economic strain...
