Shams Irfan
A journalist with seven years of working experience in Kashmir.
Norm of abberations
It may be a minor error of judgement for the man with his hand on trigger, but for those on the receiving end, it...
Potion of prosperity
The cultivation of medicinal plants can bring prosperity to the state and also raise the living standard of people living in far flung areas...
Untying the knots
Tarique A BhatOther than absence of permanent peace, Kashmir is picture perfect. The moral and socio-cultural horizons of the valley are shrinking rather than...
Behind the Tiger
He donned a fake pistol and gave a blow to liquor trade and cinemas in Kashmir, a jolt from which these never recovered. He...
Let’s Do It
Javeed MirCordiality seems to be an outlandish a feeling when it comes to our social, political or religious affairs with our people. Whether it...
HANDLE WITH CARE
For a very long time, Kashmir lacked avenues for investment. Usually it will be the real estate and the fat weddings that would devour...
Mea Maxima Culpa
Arshid MalikMea Culpa is a Latin phrase that translates into “my own fault”. There is a history of forgiveness and apology attached to this...
Sajjad Lone
Separatist turned mainstream politician Sajjad Lone came out of self imposed hibernation to address the rally of his party workers in his home district...
Capital milieu
Asgar QadriOn a sweltering April day in New Delhi spring is hard to imagine. Heat is cruel, somewhat like the tropical African heat Kapuscinski...
SHOPIAN
A Parallel Economy
Off late, parts of south Kashmir have emerged as the main cultivator of poppy. The seeds go into the surging bakery sector and the straw is dried, powdered and sold. It sells like silver and Punjab is apparently the best market for it where it is boiled with water and the brew is drunk.
Off late, parts of south Kashmir have emerged as the main cultivator of poppy. The seeds go into the surging bakery sector and the straw is dried, powdered and sold. It sells like silver and Punjab is apparently the best market for it where it is boiled with water and the brew is drunk.
Sunanda Pushkar
She has been described as a 48-year-old Kashmir girl set to marry union minister Shashi Tharoor, and reported to be beautician and a spa owner based in Dubai.
An Industry of Violence
ARSHID MALIK
Back in the year 1998 I chanced upon a discussion with an elderly man from Kashmir who had been part and witness to the ever changing mood
Back in the year 1998 I chanced upon a discussion with an elderly man from Kashmir who had been part and witness to the ever changing mood
MESS OF A MESSAGE
Ban on post-paid SMS services in J&K and its revocation a few hours later was a mix of surprise and shock. It was surprising because it seemed part 2 of the state’s immobility efforts for the cell phone. And it was shocking because the objective seemed to control information taking the abused security route.
Reality of reservations
Dr. Bashir Ahmad Dabla
In the last few months, central and state legislators have passed some important legislations regarding reservation of seats in educational institutions and government employment sector for various groups and communities in the country.
In the last few months, central and state legislators have passed some important legislations regarding reservation of seats in educational institutions and government employment sector for various groups and communities in the country.
Are we ready?
As another tourist season begins, and Kashmir hopes to cater to record number of visitors, Haroon Mirani finds that infrastructure and policy hurdles are...
