Introduction to KashmirForum.org Blog
Vijay K. Sazawal, Ph.D.
I launched the website and the Blog after undertaking a thorough search of literature dealing with Kashmir. Finding existing choices that varied from harsh zealotry as expressed by multiple political antagonists and religious bigots, I undertook multiple visits to the valley to make a first hand assessment of the situation as well as seek input from those on the ground – common people, civic and academic leaders of both genders, minorities, and bureaucrats both in Srinagar and New Delhi. After having spoken to government officials, political analysts and security experts specializing in South Asian affairs from three continents, it became clear to me that when Kashmiris are suffering and the world has its own set of prior-
-ities, we need to find ways to help each other. We must be realistic, go beyond polemics and demagoguery, and propose innovative ideas that will bring peace, justice and prosperity to all the peoples of Jammu and Kashmir. Above all, it is incomprehensive how violence can lead to any political closure or human justice when it simply impedes any healing, development or normalcy.
We encourage hearing from the disfranchised “silent majority” in Jammu and Kashmir. Please send your comments by contacting us. Thank you.
A Step in the Right Direction
Kashmiri youth finally realize that there is no future without a broader vision 600 Youth Get Job Letters Srinagar: The Centrally-sponsored Himayat programme should make merit the criterion for selection of unemployed youth to ensure its success in Jammu and Kashmir,...
Divinity Marred by Excesses
Imran says in Pahalgam divine boon of a green belt is being replaced by material mania Pahalgam Imran Yousuf (Kashmir Images) When someone imagines about natural creation, natural beauty, Kashmir is the first word which strikes his mind. Kashmir is well-known in every...
Gross Injustice
Afsana's commentary on continuing discrimination of females in the valley demonstrates weakness of the civil society in Kashmir (Ms. Afsana Rashid, 33, was born and raised in Srinagar and attended the Minto Circle High School. She graduated from the Government College...
Mehraj-ud-Din’s Next Big Idea
Sajad introduces reader to a prominent adventurer of Kashmir (Mr. Sajad Kralyari, 29, was born in Kralyar, Srinagar. He had his early schooling at the General Public Mission (GPM) School, and his higher secondary education from the Government High School. He completed...
Corruption and Deceit in G B Pant Hospital
Basharat lifts the lid and finds a can of worms (Mr. Syed Basharat, 31, was born in Kreeri, Baramulla, and did his schooling in Kreeri, and later in Uri and Sopore. He graduated from the Degree College in Baramulla and completed his Master's degree in Mass...
Fraud and Corruption in J&K Health Department
Fayyaz, in four (4) hard-hitting artcles exposes the nefarious activities of the Health Department particularly in Anantnag and Kulgam (Mr. Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, 49, was born in Bodina, Budgam, and received his primary and secondary education in Budgam and later at Amar...
Valley of Death
62% of Kashmiris attempting suicide are women '17,000 Have Attempted Suicide' Mudassir Kuloo (Kashmir Monitor) Srinagar: With the incidents of suicides having risen to alarming proportions in the Valley, various studies have revealed that females outnumber males in...
A True Reality Check
Amin dares to speak on topics few tackle head on and yet his search for truth may deliver freedom to the rest (Dr. Mohammed Amin Sofi, 58, was born in Handwara. He received his early education from the Higher Secondary School in Handwara, and his B.Sc. from the...
Lessons From The Tragedy of June 25th
Saleem tries to dwell on lessons learnt out of the 25th June tragedy at Dastgeer Sahib (Mr. Mohammad Saleem Beg, 61, was born and raised in Srinagar. He was educated at the S.P. College and the Gandhi Memorial College, receiving his Bachelor's degree from the latter....
Heritage Destroyed
Riyaz tries to come to terms with a very sad and an utterly incomprehensible event (Dr. Riyaz Punjabi, 63, was born in Srinagar. He is a distinguished academician and an expert on International Peace and Conflict Studies. He started his career from Kashmir University...