What is Happening in Doda? A Glimpse into the Smokescreen of ‘Democracy’ in Kashmir
What is Happening in Doda? A Glimpse into the Smokescreen of ‘Democracy’ in Kashmir Gowhar Bhat Barely a month into office, the new “chief minister” (read new municipality mayor) of Jammu and Kashmir has revealed the real face of the administration by targeting independent journalism. A local news portal in Doda district recently dared to […]
We Will Never Forget Lawaypora Fake Encounter, A Father’s Cries and the “Silence” of Kashmir
We Will Never Forget Lawaypora Fake Encounter, A Father’s Cries and the “Silence” of Kashmir Syed Burhan-ud-Din The piercing cries of a father mourning his son have a way of shaking even the most stoic of lands. And they say that “the smallest of coffins are the heaviest to carry.” On December 30, 2020, in […]
International Day of Disabled Persons: A Cruel Irony for Kashmiris
International Day of Disabled Persons: A Cruel Irony for Kashmiris Gazi Ehtishaam Every year, on December 3, the world pauses to observe the International Day of Disabled Persons. Politicians, celebrities, and organizations issue heartfelt statements and champion for the inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. While this global chorus celebrates empathy and care, one […]
World Genocide Commemoration Day: A Mockery of Humanity in Gaza
World Genocide Commemoration Day: A Mockery of Humanity in Gaza Mehvish Mushtaq On December 9, the world will observe the World Genocide Commemoration Day, a date enshrined by the United Nations to honor the victims of genocides past and present and to reaffirm a collective commitment to prevent such horrors from recurring. However, this day […]
How India Manipulates the Drug Narrative in Kashmir
How India Manipulates the Drug Narrative in Kashmir Tanveer Baba On November 13, two foreigners, Vipin Kumar and Love Kumar, were arrested in Srinagar’s Tengpora Bypass area with significant quantities of heroin and brown sugar. Days later, another pair—Surinder Pal Saini from Punjab and an unidentified associate—were apprehended in the 90 Feet area of the […]
Mithun Chakraborty’s Hate Speech and Bollywood’s Role in Fueling Anti-Muslim Sentiment
Mithun Chakraborty’s Hate Speech and Bollywood’s Role in Fueling Anti-Muslim Sentiment Syed Samreen Bollywood, long considered the mirror of India’s social, cultural, and political psyche, has often played a dual role. It has more acted as a vehicle for ideological narratives than a medium of art. Over the decades, particularly in the portrayal of Kashmir, […]
Hinduization of Kashmir and our Responsibilities
Hinduization of Kashmir and our Responsibilities Syed Fakhar Geelani Post-August 5, 2019, the changes in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir have been as swift as they have been unsettling. Among them is the decision by the JKSCERT to mandate the teaching of Hindi from class 1 to class 10 in all schools. At […]
Dr. Saifullah Mir: A Legacy of Sacrifice and Resistance
Dr. Saifullah Mir: A Legacy of Sacrifice and Resistance Muhammad Shahbaz Dr. Saifullah Mir has fulfilled the promise he made with his Creator—a promise that drove him to leave behind the comforts of life and adopt the wilderness as his abode for six long years. Born in 1989 in the village of Malangpora, Pulwama, in […]
Puppet without Power
Puppet without Power Syed Suhaib Abdullah Since Indian soldiers first landed at the Srinagar airport, India has been attempting to plant its political puppets, create a façade of “democracy,” and eventually execute its plans—ranging from passing favorable resolutions to enacting new laws—to legitimize its occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. The sham electoral process has been […]
The Panel that Lost
The Panel that Lost Qazi Ishaq Kashmiri The BJP-imposed panel on Jamaat has now lost the elections. Most of its candidates, barring one, lost their deposits as well. So, what were the reasons that the panel members were outrightly rejected by the people, including the Jamaat cadre spread in every nook and corner of the […]