Kashmir Life
Will the US-Iran Peace Deal Hold, or Is the Middle East Still on a...
by Asad Mirza
The US-Iran framework accord eases regional tensions, but unresolved disputes and Israeli-Iranian friction threaten its long-term viability
The historic June 2026 US-Iran framework...
Briefing June 14-20, 2026
ZOJI LA
The Zojila Tunnel, one of India's most ambitious mountain infrastructure projects, has achieved a major construction milestone with the completion of excavation work,...
In the Century of Semiconductors, Where Does India Stand?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
Critical minerals and semiconductor supply chains have become the grammar of geopolitical power. India's answer will define its economic...
Is Elon Musk’s $1.1 Trillion Fortune a Historic Achievement or a Democratic Danger?
by Mursaleen Bashir
Elon Musk's trillion-dollar milestone highlights extraordinary innovation while raising concerns about concentrated wealth, corporate power, and democracy.
On June 12, 2026, something happened...
Is Generation Z Losing Faith in Higher Education?
by Umair Ul Umar
As employment uncertainty grows, many young people question whether traditional degrees still offer the opportunities they once promised.
For generations, higher education...
Celebration before Reckoning
The 8th Pay Commission offers Jammu & Kashmir's workforce a long-overdue relief, but the territory's precarious fiscal arithmetic demands that Omar Abdullah's government look...
Before Reels, Did Kashmir Read More?
by Shabir Ahmad Ganaie
An exploration of Kashmir’s fading reading culture, tracing its scholarly legacy and examining how digital distraction reshaped public thought.
By the evening...
Is Kashmir Forgetting the Dignity of Those Who Guide Its Faith?
by Syed Majid Gilani
A chance encounter with an Imam earning Rs 7,000 a month raises questions about dignity, security, and community responsibility
It was the...
Has Comparison Become Modern Society’s Greatest Psychological Distraction?
by Mumtaza Akhter
An examination of how social comparison shapes academic pressure, marriage patterns, mental health, and cultural transformation in modern society.
In today's society, the...
Solar Rooftops: A Commoner’s Guide
While installing a rooftop solar power plant, what are the issues one must look at, Syed Musaib explains to Lilac Ali
KASHMIR LIFE (KL): Despite...
Is TET Enough to Restore Accountability in Education?
by Javaid Jawad
A reflective critique on declining accountability in education, arguing that TET alone cannot revive professionalism, integrity, and learning standards.
The recent landmark judgment...
Is Kashmir Replacing Books with Distraction?
by Umair al Umar
A reflection on fading reading habits, digital distractions, and the urgent need to revive intellectual curiosity and research culture.
I often find...
Is Kashmir Rewriting India’s Gender Story?
by Ruqaya Akhter
An analysis of Jammu and Kashmir’s improving sex ratio, healthcare gains, and the shifting realities of gender balance.
In many parts of India,...
Has Israel’s Defiance of Trump Shattered the 100-Day US-Iran Truce?
by Asad Mirza
Israeli strikes on Iran have shattered a fragile US-brokered truce, deepening regional conflict and undermining Trump’s peace initiative
Marking exactly 100 days since...
Is Higher Education in Kashmir Ready for Generation Z?
by Dr Arshed Iqbal Dar
An analysis of declining enrolment, changing student aspirations, and the urgent need to modernise higher education in Jammu and Kashmir.
The...
