Kashmir Life
Drowning in Silence
Kashmir's vanishing lakes expose decades of institutional failure, a crisis demanding urgent legal, political, and ecological intervention now
There is a particular cruelty in losses...
Can Jammu Kashmir Sustain Growth Amid Limited Revenues and High Dependence on Central Assistance?
by Ruqaya Akhter
An examination of J&K’s fiscal structure highlights dependence on central assistance, constrained own revenues, and the challenge of sustaining growth while maintaining...
Briefing May 10-16, 2026
POONCH
A year after Operation Sindoor, the scars of the India-Pakistan conflict remain deeply visible across Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Poonch, which witnessed the...
What Can a Missing Diet Coke Can Reveal About India’s Economic Fragility?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
A Diet Coke shortage exposes India’s dependence on fragile global supply chains, revealing contradictions between domestic resource abundance, manufacturing...
Does Success at a Global Scale Depend More on Individual Effort or Enabling Environments?
by Er Suhaib Bakshi
An analytical reflection examines how Elon Musk’s rise reflects a convergence of individual effort and enabling ecosystems, highlighting the interplay between...
Is Childhood Asthma Being Missed Despite Rising Cases and Effective Treatment?
by Dr Suhail A Naik
Childhood asthma is rising and often goes unnoticed. Early diagnosis, inhaler-based treatment, trigger control, and adherence are essential to prevent...
Why Are Kashmiri Students Underperforming in Competitive Examinations Despite Strong Academic Potential?
by Dr Farooq A. Lone
Kashmiri students lag in competitive exams due to systemic gaps in mentorship, infrastructure, and continuity, not to their ability; improving...
Is Inflation Reshaping Marriage, Fertility, and Gender Dynamics in Kashmir?
by Quaseen Jahan
An examination of Kashmir’s marriage market shows inflation, rising costs, and social expectations driving delayed marriages, lower fertility, and evolving gender and...
Can Iran’s Grip on the Strait of Hormuz Be Broken Despite Western Military Superiority?
by Asad Mirza
Iran leverages geography and asymmetric warfare to control the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US military dominance while disrupting global energy markets and...
Briefing May 3-9, 2026
KERAN
The death of Raja Liaqat Ali Khan has reopened a largely forgotten chapter of Kashmir’s conflict, the displacement of Muslim families from border villages...
Is the Kashmiri Pheran a Fashion Trend or a Timeless Identity?
by Manejeh Jehan
The Pheran, which declined amid colonial influence and shifting aspirations, was preserved by some Kashmiris and later re-emerged among diaspora communities as...
Does a Woman Truly Belong to One Home, or to Herself?
by Quaseen Jahan
An examination of how social norms shape women’s sense of belonging, highlighting tensions between parental and marital homes and the evolving...
‘I Began by Going Door to Door, Explaining What Solar Energy Could Do’
Qaiser Jaan’s journey begins far from corporate corridors, rooted instead in the narrow lanes of Srinagar downtown. Armed with a degree in biochemistry and...
Has Anyone Told the Economy It’s Going in Circles?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
Circularity has moved from an environmental aspiration to an economic strategy. The world is rebuilding its industrial logic. India...
Is the Supreme Court’s 3-Year Practice Mandate Strengthening Judicial Quality or Restricting Access?
by Janifer Salati and Muazzam Khursheed
The Supreme Court’s 3-year practice rule aims to improve judicial quality but may restrict access, especially for women and...
