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...
Time for policy change
Freak weather is one of the many identities of hill stations especially Kashmir. But for many years it is now clear the weather cycles...
Official criminalization
Khursheed WaniThe gruesome killing of three Nadihal youngsters on the Line of Control is yet another exhibition of state sponsored criminalization in Kashmiri society....
Probe LoC encounters
Encounters along LOC have been a regular feature over the past few months. The statements issued by Army from time to time have described...
Beyond IAS frenzy
Naeem AkhtarThe celebrations around the selection of four Kashmir boys to the elite IAS are now assuming ridiculous dimensions. The topper of the year...
Move Wisely
Javeed MirAt Thimphu, India and Pakistan once again decided to return to the table like responsible states should. The scheduled resumption of ‘substantial dialogue’...
A Welcome Change
The government seems to have started listening to good advice. Though the Hurriyat (M) would have managed to observe the death anniversaries of Mirwaiz...
