What is The ‘Acid Rain’ in The Wake of US Bombings in Iran?
by Gabriel da Silva
Airstrikes on Iranian oil depots may have produced toxic “black rain” containing acids, hydrocarbons and heavy metals, posing serious short- and...
How Does Habba Khatoon’s Poetry Reflect the Mystic and Human Dimensions of Kashmiri Sufi...
by Dr Mehak Majeed and Dr Sabreen
Habba Khatoon’s poetry reflects her life, mystic influences and imagery, blending human longing, social experience and Kashmiri Sufi...
Will Mojtaba Khamenei Consolidate Iran’s Power After His Father?
by Asad Mirza
Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as successor to Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, raising questions about regime continuity, regional stability, and the...
Is Kashmir’s Delicious Apple Being Grafted Into High-Density Varieties?
by Iqbal Ahmad
Rapid grafting of high-density apple varieties in Kashmir orchards is improving yields but raising concerns about the decline and possible disappearance of...
Why Do Women Sometimes Stand Against Other Women?
by Dr Mehnaz Rashid
On Women’s Day, the question of why women sometimes oppose other women is examined, arguing that patriarchal structures, not inherent rivalry,...
Is Kashmir Facing a Public Health Crisis?
by Dr Kehkashan Iqbal
Declining public health is linked to commercialisation of healthcare, weak regulation, unethical doctor-pharma ties and eroding ethics, raising urgent concerns about...
Can Jammu and Kashmir Reclaim Credibility in Its Digital Media Space?
by Mudasir Khan
Rapid digital journalism growth in Jammu and Kashmir has widened participation but weakened accountability. A balanced, constitutional policy is needed to curb...
How Did the First Week of the US–Iran War Escalate Into a Regional Crisis?
by Rohini Reenum
US-Israel strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, triggering missile retaliation, regional escalation, Strait of Hormuz blockade fears, and sharply divided domestic and international...
How Will the Escalating Iran–Israel Conflict Impact Global Markets and India’s Economy?
by Towseef Ahmad Mir
Escalating Iran–Israel tensions threaten global oil supply, raising crude prices, inflation, and freight costs, while exposing India’s import dependence and economic...
When Hormuz Holds Its Breath, Who Foots India’s Bill?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
The West Asia war is not India's war, at least, not in the diplomatic cables New Delhi sends. In...
Has the New GDP Series Rewritten India’s Growth Narrative?
by Sri Varshith Kumar Reddy E
With FY26 nominal GDP revised down and sectoral shares redrawn, the economy
looks different under the new lens. This will...
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,...
