Kashmir Life
How Will Bashar al Assad’s Fall Impact an Already Fractured Region?
by Ali Mamouri
Syria’s capital falls, Assad regime collapses after decades; regional powers grapple with the fallout and future of a divided Middle East.
The swift...
What Does Success Truly Mean for Kashmir’s Youth?
by Meer Shahzaib
The societal expectation of becoming a doctor has become so ingrained that it overshadows individual aspirations and well-being.
Kashmir, a region of breathtaking...
Is Kashmir Prepared for a Cancer Epidemic?
by Irfan Qayoom Shah
While strides have been made in healthcare development, the alarming rise in cancer cases calls for urgent government intervention to expand...
Does Screen Time Damage Young Minds?
by Javaid Iqbal
It is no coincidence that children find it increasingly challenging to engage in sustained, focused activities – their brains are being...
Bugam: Kashmir’s Model Agri Village
From Mughal-era resting places to thriving agricultural landscapes, Bugam village embodies Kashmir's evolving agrarian narrative. Mujtaba Hussain reports the interplay of tradition, innovation and...
How The Lebanon Ceasefire Will Impact Hezbollah?
by Asad Mirza
The ceasefire in Lebanon apart from giving respite to the beleaguered Lebanese, will also be a litmus test for Hezbollah on whether...
Can Kashmir Break Free from Disability Stigma?
by Aqib Rehman, Rohi Jan
It is essential for Kashmiri society, like many others, to move beyond outdated charity and medical models of disability and...
Does India’s Disability Rights Agenda Go Far Enough?
by Mohammad Auyoob Mir
By working together, it is possible to create a more equitable society where persons with disabilities can thrive and reach their...
Can Jammu and Kashmir Ensure Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities?
by Zaheer Jan
The voices raised by parents and persons with disabilities in Jammu and Kashmir, as well as across India, reflect a broader, global...
How Soon Will India Emerge the World’s Semiconductor Hub?
by Dr M J Zarabi
Recommendations for start-ups and entrepreneurs from Jammu and Kashmir to enter semiconductor product design which is nearly half of the...
Briefing December 1-7, 2024
CHENAB VALLEY
Acting on the Home Ministry's directive to dismantle the militant ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have taken significant action. On November 28,...
Can Self-Help Groups Empower Women?
by Sadia Raashid
The primary objective of this SHG is to support the rural poor, with a particular focus on empowering women across Kashmir.
In a...
Can We Regulate Mobile Phone Misuse?
by Anznoo Wasim
Our parents, educators, and mentors have not placed sufficient emphasis on imparting these values to us, whether through religious or worldly education.
The...
How Can We Harness the Power of Tourism to Heal and Transform?
by Fayaz Ahmad Dar
Our call to action, the Himalayas for Healing (H4H), represents the guiding pillars of our tourism philosophy. This noble vision is...
Can Omar Abdullah’s Government Tackle Kashmir’s Environmental Issues?
by Auqib Javeed
Jammu and Kashmir finally has an elected legislature, but whether it can address climate challenges remains to be seen
On October 16, after...
