Kashmir Life
Kashmir Reservation Divide
Meer Shahzaib writes about the short and long-term impact of the new reservations system, which creates new inequalities while addressing the ‘historical injustices’ by...
Has Pakistan’s Support for the Taliban Backfired?
by Asad Mirza
For decades, Pakistan nurtured the Taliban for strategic reasons. Now they are face to face against each other
The once honky-dory relationship between...
Briefing December 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Dr Manmohan Singh
(1932-2024)
Dr Manmohan Singh, who served as India's Prime Minister from 2004 to 2014, passed away at the age of 91. Known for...
How Can Jammu Kashmir Endure the Challenges of Chilla Kalan?
by Rizwan Yousuf
"Winter may freeze the world, but it cannot freeze the spirit of those who endure."
Chilla Kalan, the 40 days of intense winter,...
How Can Kashmir Combat the Silent Epidemic of NAFLD?
by Javaid Sofi
Kashmir faces a rising prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), driven by genetic factors, dietary shifts, and sedentary lifestyles. The disease...
Why Was the 2024 Hajj Pilgrimage So Deadly Amid Rising Heat and Humidity?
by Emma Ramsay and Shanta Barley
In 2024, more than 1,300 pilgrims died during the Hajj pilgrimage due to extreme heat and humidity in Mecca....
What Does It Mean for an AI System to Reach Human-Level General Intelligence?
by Michael Timothy Bennett and Elija Perrier
OpenAI's o3 model has achieved human-level results on the ARC-AGI test, scoring 85 per cent, surpassing previous AI...
Is Political Accountability Fading in the World’s Largest Democracy?
by Meer Shahzaib
In India, the divide between urban and rural voters has grown pronounced, making it challenging for politicians to cater to the needs...
Can Collective Action End Kashmir’s Domestic Violence?
by Faheem ul Islam
Kashmir's institutional response to domestic violence must be strengthened. Law enforcement agencies require training to handle cases sensitively and urgently.
Domestic violence...
Why Saudi Arabia and the US Are Parting Ways Over Defence Agreement?
by Asad Mirza
As the Biden administration prepares to relinquish power next month, it may leave without accomplishing a much-discussed diplomatic goal: the normalisation of...
Are Indian Laws Failing Male Victims of Domestic Violence?
by Khalid Altaf Sherwani
The lack of gender-neutral provisions in these laws leaves men vulnerable to false accusations. Such allegations can have life-altering consequences, with...
Briefing December 22-28, 2024
MAHARASHTRA
A newlywed man in Maharashtra's Thane district suffered severe burn injuries after his father-in-law threw acid on him during an argument over his honeymoon...
What Defined Jaun Elia’s Poetry?
by Ramiz Bhat
Elia's poetry reflects his philosophical insight, drawing on a wide array of thinkers, including Kant, Dante, Freud, Hume and Voltaire.
Jaun Elia, born...
Does Kashmir’s Education Prioritize Profit Over Progress?
by Dr Masoon A Beig
The government must regulate coaching centres, enforcing standards on infrastructure, class sizes and teacher qualifications.
The coaching craze sweeping Kashmir has...
Why Are Kashmir’s Brightest Minds Leaving Home?
by Meer Shahzaib
To stem the tide of brain drain, a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship must be ignited in Kashmir.
A Kashmiri proverb, Wuchaan gul...
