Kashmir Life
Briefing September 29 – October 5, 2024
GUJARAT
In a peculiar incident, Imtiyaz Sheikh, 36, from Bandipora was detained by Gujarat police after attempting to cross the Kutch border into Pakistan to...
Is Israel Repeating 1982 In Lebanon?
by Mireille Rebeiz
More than 19000 civilians died when Israel invaded Lebanon and besieged Beirut for two months.
Lebanese families have been fleeing the country’s south in the...
Half of Kashmir Has Toothache
In Kashmir, where a staggering 50 per cent of the population suffers from dental caries and 45 per cent from periodontal diseases, experts stress...
How Do Historical Linkages and Political Claims Shape the Contestations over Jammu and Kashmir’s...
by Dr Ruchika Raina
Jammu and Kashmir's cultural and political identity has been a point of contention for decades. India asserts historical, religious, and cultural...
Why Cartoons Are An Important Tool In Teaching?
by Vijay GarG
A cartoon is a simple drawing of familiar objects or characters, often rendered with lively colours to entertain and engage viewers. Cartoons...
Can Kashmir Academia Overcome the Pitfalls of Favouritism and Bias?
by Bisma Shafi
The paradox is stark. Academic institutions, ideally sanctuaries of intellectual freedom, often devolve into arenas where self-interest and strategic manoeuvring take precedence...
Passes of Paradise
From the majestic Margan Top to the secluded Warwan Valley and the pristine Marwah Valley, there hides a perilous yet exhilarating journey through the...
Chadoora Assembly Constituency: A Profile
In Chadoora while JKNC and PDP are fighting it out, the debate is more about the absence of Javid Mustafa Mir who represented this...
What Happened During The QUAD Meeting That PM Modi Attended?
by Asad Mirza
The latest Quad Summit is largely seen as an effort by the US Joe Biden to leave a lasting legacy. Though PM...
Briefing September 22-28, 2024
Mohammad Shafi Pandit
(August 15, 1947 – September 19, 2024)
Kashmir mourns the loss of Mohammad Shafi Pandit, a trailblazer and the region’s first Muslim IAS...
Can a Person Break Free from Narcissistic Abuse?
by Syed Majid Gilani
John's resilience shines as a beacon of hope. His refusal to surrender serves as a testament to the human spirit, illuminating...
Is Hindutva a Threat to India’s Pluralistic Society?
by Professor Rattan Lal Hangloo
Secular values underpin Indian democracy, maintaining social harmony and political stability. This commitment to secularism continues to shape public sentiment...
Charar-i-Sharief Constituency: A Profile
After a decade-long hiatus, the Charar-i-Sharief constituency in Budgam district is set to witness a fiercely contested assembly election, reports Farooz Ahmad Lone
Charar-i-Sharief constituency,...
Can Repressed Memories Lead to Neurosis and Anxiety Disorders?
by Azra Hussain
Repression is a defence mechanism that blocks anxiety-inducing thoughts from the conscious mind, as described by Sigmund Freud. He identified primal repression...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Raising Awareness and Finding Hope
by Dr Nawab John Dar
Scientist, SALK Institute of Biological Sciences, San Diego, California, USA
“In 2024, the world is urged to act-dementia is not a...
