Kashmir Life
Briefing March 16-22, 2025
BILLAWAR
It was dual control at play last week when the Jammu and Kashmir Police facilitated the visit of Leader of Opposition (LoP) BJP leader...
Hydropower in Kishtwar: Progress or Plunder?
by Ayaan Saroori
The fair allocation of power is imperative, and the residents of Jammu and Kashmir, whose resources drive these projects, must be the...
Should Jammu Kashmir’s Digital Future Be Built by Startups?
by Faisal Kawoosa
By leveraging startups for digital projects, the government could not only enhance service delivery but also actively foster entrepreneurship. Engaging startups would...
Has Fashion Become a Tool for Societal Decay?
by Er Umair Ul Umar
Governments must implement strict policies to curb drug abuse and excessive alcohol consumption, recognising that a society’s future depends on...
Briefing March 9-15, 2025
SRINAGAR
In a heartbreaking incident, a Kashmiri youth is in danger. 28-year-old Faizan Rasool, a resident of Srinagar's Safa Kadal locality is currently in the...
Is Gold the Ultimate Safe Haven in Unstable Times?
by Dirk Baur
Gold prices have surged past US$2,900 per ounce, driven by inflation fears, central bank demand, and geopolitical uncertainty. Investors seek gold as...
Briefing March 2-8, 2025
PULWAMA
Shabir Ahmad Mir, acclaimed for The Plague Upon Us, returns with The Last Knot, published by Pan Macmillan India. Even before its release, the...
What Does It Take to Survive the Night in Delhi?
by Khan Muzamil
Night in Delhi is a fearless plunge into the fringes of urban existence. It compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths about class,...
Is Capitalism the Law of the Wild?
by Syed Suhail Yaqoob
Capitalism thrives on power, not fairness, marginalising the weak while rewarding the elite. Rooted in social upheaval, it prioritises growth over...
How Does Ramadan Transform Both Body and Soul?
by Dr Nisar Farhad
Dr Michael Mosley, in his book The Fast Diet, asserts that “there is nothing else you can do to your body...
Will Kashmir Ever Be Safe for Women?
by Nazira Maqbool
A woman’s silence in the face of harassment is not consent—it is fear, conditioned by a society that judges her before the...
Can Constructed Wetlands Save Kashmir’s Water Bodies?
by Dr Mohammad Ashraf Bhat
Unlike energy-intensive sewage treatment plants, these systems operate passively, requiring minimal intervention and upkeep, making them a low-cost and low-maintenance...
What Is the Future of Darul Musannefin, the Pride of Azamgarh?
by Asad Mirza
Darul Musannefin, an institute established to propagate the rich cultural heritage of Urdu, Arabic and Persian texts through the institute’s publications and...
Will We Heed The Call, Or Will Indifference Seal Our Fate?
by Aubaid Akhoon
If we fail to awaken now, future generations will inherit a world stripped of ethical principles, mental resilience, and spiritual grounding. The...
Briefing February 23 – March 1, 2025
JAMMU
A textbook blunder in Jammu and Kashmir has turned a routine Class X book into a source of mockery and a butt of jokes....
