Widen Space
The only assurance that the incumbent government gave to the ailing separatist before setting him free was that he will get the space for...
Deeds, not words
Sameer AhmadThe repeated announcements by the Government of India that they fully back Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the endeavours to stop the now...
Save a generation
For months together now, we are being continuously told that Kashmir’s trouble has a territory and a peculiar commerce attached to it. A few...
Stop Joking Mr CM
Shahnawaz KhanThis is not the first time that Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has talked about democratic means of protest. In the last six weeks,...
Talk with purpose
As the Kashmir is reeling through curfews and strikes for the third consecutive summer, there are indications that New Delhi is in talking mood,...
A dangerous fraud
Naeem AkhtarThe other day I received a call from an unknown number. On the other side was a voice that sounded noble, gentle 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...
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...
STOP KILLINGS
As Kashmir was gradually cooling after a spate of killings, there was yet another incident of shooting. This time it is in Sopore, where...
Citizens, Netizens and Omar
Naeem AkhtarJammu and Kashmir chief minister’s seat was never the most comfortable in the world. But ever since the third generation scion of Kashmir’s...
Don’t stifle
The cross-LoC trade has run into rough weather time and again. The small list of tradable items is often subjected to pruning, with officials...
Protect Child Rights
DR. BASHIR A. DABLAAfter visiting Kashmir in late 2009 and meeting experts, professionals and organizations, to know and to observe the life conditions of...
Trust your people
Since 1996 when a prolonged spell of the gubernatorial regime was replaced by a civilian government, it has been a practice with chief ministers...
Picking up Kashmir pieces
Ahmad Riyaz Though Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s recent visit to Kashmir has been low on expectations, it has not detracted from the seriousness of...











