Kashmir Life
Why Do Humans Blame God for Adversity and Overlook Human Causes?
by Mudasir Rehman
There is an intricate psychology behind the human tendency to assign responsibility to God for omens and misfortunes, while concurrently neglecting the tangible,...
Could Israel Be Charged with Genocide in Gaza?
by John J Mearsheimer
There is no question that many of the facts described in the South African document have previously been reported in the...
Do Delayed Marriages and Marital Breakdowns Threaten Kashmir’s Social Fabric?
by Gazi Muzamil
Late marriages, driven by cultural taboos, societal pressures, and failed unions, exposing collective duplicity, now pose grave moral, mental, and social challenges...
Why Kulgam’s Gundipora Is Not Weaving Kangris Alone?
by Rayees Ahmad Kumar
During mid-Chillai Kalan, when parts of the valley are blanketed in snow, these skilled workers travel from village to village, offering...
Are Hindutva Pop Stars Shaping Societal Perceptions in India?
by Bilal Gani
With meticulous research and insightful analysis, Purohit unveils a narrative that delves into the significant influence of pop stars within the Hindutva movement....
Briefing January 7-13, 2024
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The Jammu and Kashmir Police, for the first time, announced a cash reward for information that helps them bust cross-border tunnels and...
Will Gaza’s Mothers and New-born’s Overcome the Scourge?
by Umaima Reshi
In Gaza, women face the daunting challenge of obtaining menstrual hygiene products, resorting to makeshift solutions like tearing children's clothing. Some turn...
Kashmir’s Fast Food Fiasco
The surging consumption of fast foods in Kashmir is exhibiting itself by massive overload on doctors and hospitals, reports Syed Batool Andrabi
Fast food is...
Will the Song of Ganderbal’s Chestnuts Play On?
by Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi
Regrettably, a few years ago, the guardian of the cherished shop pruned the branches of the two chestnut trees. The...
Kashmir’s Winter Cuisine
As winter sets in, Kashmir witnesses a complete transformation in its attire and food. Hurmat Altaf writes about the winter delicacies and culinary wonders...
Pari Mahal: An Introduction
Seen as the abode of fairies, the terraced Pari Mahal overlooking the Dal Lake from the Zabarwan Hills in Srinagar is a historic seventeenth-century...
Can Jammu and Kashmir Bridge Gaps in Empowering The Specially-Abled?
by Aqib Rehman
While the current administration of Jammu and Kashmir deserves acknowledgement for inviting applications to recruit special educators, 69 posts fall significantly short...
Kashmir’s Oil Pressers
Before edible oil extraction was mechanised, Kashmir had a roaring cottage industry of traditional oil pressers who would use bullocks to convert various seeds...
Who is 2023 Sahitya Academy Awardee Manshoor Banihali?
by Sadaket Ali Malik
Banihali's distinctive focus on geography, history, and language transcends conventional storytelling. His book serves as a testament to the profound connection...
Will Azad’s New Party Rewrite Kashmir’s Political Playbook?
by Nasir Khuehami and Ummar Jamal
The emergence of Azad's new political party raises a pivotal question in Kashmir's political landscape: what impact will Azad's...