Did the Killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Mark the End of an Era in...
by Asad Mirza
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in US-Israeli strikes ends his 36-year rule, leaving Iran facing leadership uncertainty, regional instability, and escalating conflict with...
Are Trump and Netanyahu Pushing for Regime Change in Iran, Risking a Long War?
by Amin Saikal
US-Israel strikes killed Khamenei, triggering Iranian retaliation and regional war. Despite succession plans and loyal security forces, regime change appears unlikely, raising risks...
In the Age of AI, Who Safeguards Real Expertise and Thought Leadership?
by Syed Nazakat
From Silicon Valley reflections to the India AI Impact Summit, concerns rise that generative AI amplifies performative authority, challenging journalism, institutions, and...
Is Kashmiri Becoming a Ghost in Its Own Homeland?
by Mehrunnisa Maryam
As younger generations shift to Urdu and English, Kashmiri faces social stigma, institutional neglect, and digital marginalisation, raising urgent questions about identity,...
What does Punch the monkey teach us about attachment?
by Mark Nielsen
Abandoned macaque Punch clings to a plushie, echoing Harry Harlow’s 1950s experiments showing primates prefer emotional comfort over food, shaping modern attachment...
Was Dialogue Shujaat Bukhari’s Greatest Legacy?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
An exploration of Shujaat Bukhari’s enduring commitment to dialogue, pluralism, ethical journalism, and cultural engagement as foundations for peace in conflict-ridden...
Is The World Entering An Era of ‘Water Bankruptcy’ and What Does That Really...
by Kaveh Madani
Climate change and unsustainable overuse have pushed global freshwater systems into chronic water bankruptcy, causing shortages, land subsidence, food insecurity, economic strain...
Is Koshur a Spoken Dialect or a Written Language?
by Iqbal Ahmad
Kashur’s historical status is examined, questioning its absence from official records while affirming its cultural richness, literary strength, and enduring role as...
Is Artificial Intelligence India’s Next Fiscal Frontier?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
As India’s AI Summit concludes at Bharat Mandapam, attention must shift from optics to structural economics. AI is now...
Can English Be Our Global Voice While Kashmiri Remains Our Cultural Soul?
by Dr Mehnaz Rashid
On International Mother Language Day, the author urges balanced bilingualism, embracing English for opportunity while preserving Kashmiri as a living source...
Can Literary Conferences Safeguard Kashmir’s Linguistic Future?
by Mir Tariq Rasool
A Jammu literary conference examined linguistic identity, classical recognition, digital inclusion, and collective responsibility for preserving Kashmir’s diverse literary traditions.
On a...
Do Lent and Ramadan Align in 2026?
by Asad Mirza
In 2026, Christianity’s Lent and Islam’s Ramadan begin on the same day for the first time in 33 years, highlighting shared traditions...
What Do Drass and Gurez Place Names Reveal About Kashmir’s Past?
by Firdous Ahmad Lone
Kashmir’s toponyms preserve Shina, Kashmiri, Sanskrit, Balti and Persian layers; Drass, Gurez, Burzil and Zojila reveal birch-linked routes, Dard migrations, pastoralism,...
Can Jammu and Kashmir Implement SWM Rules Without Capacity Building of Local Bodies?
by Dr Farooq A. Lone
The SWM Rules, 2026 mandate segregation and accountability, but in Jammu and Kashmir, weak municipal capacity and fragile institutions threaten...
Is Israel Accelerating De Facto Annexation in the West Bank?
by Asad Mirza
Israel advances new West Bank measures enabling land purchases and expanded control, drawing international condemnation amid concerns over annexation, settlement expansion, and...
