Shams Irfan
A journalist with seven years of working experience in Kashmir.
Desecrating the dead
Despite some infamous instances of firing on funeral processions, attacking one was considered a taboo for security agencies. Not any more, as more and...
At a loss
In victory we lose. In defeat we lose. In action we lose. In inaction we lose. In status quo we lose. In change we...
Concertina Wires
Arshid Malik
Yesterday evening, as I was catching a nap, I had a dream. It was a very beautiful dream about gardens so lush...
Used, Abused and Confused
Zamir AhmadJammu and Kashmir is considered to be the most politically sensitive region in the sub-continent not only because of its tumultuous history but...
Home alone
Not only their schooling, the continuing unrest is taking a heavy toll on the psychology of the children. Aliya Bashir reports.It is early morning...
FIGHTING PEOPLE
Kashmir is going through a crisis which the government is trying to define and tackle in a manner that tends to aggravate it. Kashmir...
Exploring deadlock
The India Pakistan dialogue seems to have broken before it was restarted, but Indian side suggests its agenda was exploratory and the results were...
Take an evening break
Frequent restrictions and undeclared curfews in the old city is giving rise to an evening life, as people throng shops to buy essentials after...
Bridging the disconnect
Well before the crisis in Kashmir had turned uglier (leading to a strict curfew), chief minister Omar Abdullah tried to reach to people on...
From hope to despair
Eighteen months down the line, optimism and hopes have turned into despair for Omar Abdullah, putting a question on his fate as chief minister....
FIRST PERSON
Kashmir Life photographer Bilal Bhadur was covering the funeral procession of two youth on Tuesday July 6, 2010. The procession on its way to Eidgah was stopped by police and paramilitary near Tengpora with teargas and baton charge. The paramilitary also charged upon the photojournalists injuring at least 12 of them including Bilal.
Don’t hurt sensibilities
The recent dance of death has snatched children from many parents in Kashmir. These are tragedies that cannot be compensated. The vicious cycle that...
Institutional collapse in Kashmir
Dr Gull Mohd WaniKashmir has once again plunged into complete chaos. Once again accusing fingers are being raised. Security experts and political leaders are...
Genetics of unrest
Arshid Malik Anger, best defined as a feeling of displeasure, irritation or hostility can have different dimensions with mild to violent responses. Psychological theories...
Red hues of a grey brush
Zamir AhmadIt is often said that ‘all generalisations are dangerous.’ Notwithstanding the paradoxical essence of this quote, we can say that sweeping statements of...
