Victims of a Changing Society

Tahir shares stories of victims who have suffered twice over because of rapid changes in the society (Mr. Mohammad Tahir, 26, was born in Pampore. He completed his B.A. (hons) in English Literature from the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), and his Master’s...

Saving Lives or Killing Institutions?

Zeenat does a “stress test” – checking the ability of major hospitals in the valley against a major fire, followed by the similar report on the state of ventilators in various valley hospitals (Ms. Zeenat Zeeshan Fazil, 26, was born in Srinagar,...

The Widening Divide

Nayeema feels political uncertainty leads to class distinctions where one set suffers and the other enjoys the privilege (Ms. Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor, 53, was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. She completed her B.Sc, B.Ed, LL.B (Hons) and Diploma in Journalism, and Masters in...

Helping the Agrarian Sector

Maroof calls for “equal rights” for those looking after the predominant agricultural economy of Kashmir, which incidentally has the highest job potential in Kashmir (Dr. Muhammad Maroof Shah, 33, was born in Kunan, Bandipore. He has pursued a career in...

Kashmir’s Glorious Past

Ashraf highlights the unique and independent history of the Kashmir region, relying on some old and some recent manuscripts (Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, 68, was born in Srinagar. He received his early schooling from the Government Middle School, Nowhatta, Srinagar,...

All Fresh Water Bodies are Dying

Majeed notes that public focus on Dal and Nigeen lakes is like seeing a couple of trees while missing a bigger, more threatening, aspect of the whole forest (Dr. Abdul Majeed Kak, 64, was born and in Nowhatta, Srinagar. He received his primary education from the...

The Bygone Era

Zahid takes the reader to the time when life was at peace with calm waters of the Dal (Mr. Zahid G. Mohammad, 63, was born and raised in Srinagar. He earned his Master’s degree in English literature from the Kashmir University and has completed a course in Mass...

At Your Risk

Ifran says that the famed lake of yesteryears attracts more fear than enjoyment now DEADLY DAL LAKE Irfan Hashim (Greater Kashmir) At a time when the state government claims that attempts were being made to attract more of tourists to Kashmir, a visit to the banks of...

Truly a Black Day!

Politicians may not care, but to Kashmir’s physically challenged people, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities is like no other. Javed’s moving tribute followed by reports on various demonstrations held in the valley, followed by...

TAAK Reelects Tramboo

Congratulations to Rauf on his reelection as the President of the Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK) (Mr. Rauf Tramboo, 53, was born and raised in Srinagar. He completed his school education at the Islamia High School located at Rajori Kadal, and his college...