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The Myth of Kashmiri Pandit Return and Rehabilitation

Srinagar, June 15 -- For over three decades, the promise of Kashmiri Pandit return has occupied a special place in the political vocabulary of Jammu & Kashmir. Every few months, a conference is organi... Read More


6 Reasons Why NC Is So Desperate for Statehood

Srinagar, June 8 -- In Jammu and Kashmir, there are hundreds of pressing issues demanding attention. Unemployment remains high, government offices continue to struggle with efficiency, healthcare is u... Read More


The Vellapanthi of J&K Politicians

Srinagar, June 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir may have finally solved all its problems. At least that is the impression one gets from watching its politicians these days. Roads appear perfect, unemployment se... Read More


How Gondola Consumed "Gulmarg - The Medow"

Srinagar, May 25 -- A recent social media post by senior journalist Bashir Manzar quietly asked a disturbing question: did people once visit Gulmarg to experience Gulmarg itself, but now come only for... Read More


The Valley of Endless Narratives and Missing Governance

Srinagar, May 18 -- In today's Kashmir, politics is increasingly driven not by governance but by emotional spectacle. One week the Valley debates liquor. The next week Urdu. Then statehood. Then Darba... Read More


10 Reasons Why All Kashmir Districts Need Water Audit and Mapping

Srinagar, May 4 -- Kashmir is not short of water. It is short of awareness about its own water. Across districts - from Budgam to Kupwara - decisions are being taken without answering three basic que... Read More


9 Reasons Why Filmmakers Do Not Return to Kashmir for Filmmaking

Srinagar, April 27 -- There was a time when Kashmir wasn't just a location - it was a character. Songs floated over Dal Lake, shikaras carried stories, and every snow-clad slope was a cinematic metaph... Read More


From Dal to Dustbins Kashmir is Drowning in Its Own Plastic

Srinagar, April 20 -- There was a time when Kashmir's waste returned to the soil. Today, it returns to us - through water, food, and air. From the shores of Dal Lake to the smallest village drains, pl... Read More


Why Kashmir's Ghanta Ghar Defeats Its Tourism Pitch

Srinagar, April 13 -- The announcement of the Kashmir Travel Mart 2026 has been received with the usual optimism. Stakeholders will gather, presentations will be made, brochures will be printed, and s... Read More


Kashmir's Elite: Silent Architects of This Land's Ruin

Srinagar, April 6 -- Kashmir has never suffered from a shortage of intelligence. It has suffered from a surplus of clever (read cunning) people who knew exactly what was wrong - and chose to do nothin... Read More