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.
Yours Truly in GK on Institutionalized Corruption in J&K
http://kashmirforumorg.blogspot.com/2008/02/yours-truly-in-gk-on-institutionalized.html Greater Kashmir February 4, 2008 LETTER TO EDITOR Dear Editor, It is a ritual that has withstood the test of time. Whether it is NC, PDP or INC ruling the State, there is a...
Why cannot people of Kashmir have clean drinking water? An amazing story of official apathy, neglect and injustice.
Funds released by GOI left unspent by JK babusAfsana Rashid (The Daily Etalaat)Srinagar, Feb 3: Funds released under various schemes by the Ministry of Rural Development (HRD), Government of India under Department of Drinking Water Supply (2005-07) to Jammu and...
Playing the “370 Card”: Whether it is RTI or Police Reforms, J&K goes its own way to feed a corrupt system
J&K's 'no' to police reforms evokes concernArjimand Hussain Talib(Arjimand, 33, is from Srinagar and matriculated from Tyndale Biscoe Memorial School in 1991. He subsequently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Bangalore University. He is also...
Will Kashmiri Politicians Cast Aside Their Petty Politics to Complete an Overdue Infrastructure Project?
Google Earth imagery does not lie ......A dream project turns distant dream: An 83 crore four-lane highway overdue by 4 yearsAbdullah Shervani(Mr. Abdullah Danish Shervani, 25, a native of Baramulla, was born in the city of Khamees Mushayt, Saudi Arabia. As a child of...
The Story Behind J&K Bank’s Success: Indian taxpayer/Treasury contributing zillions in interest payments to cover State Overdrafts
The Flip Side of Success: A Hush-Hush Tale of J&K State's Dependency on Overdrafts From the J&K Bank Not Normally Allowed Under the Reserve Bank of India Rules (two related stories) .....J&K BANK THIRD QUARTER NET PROFIT UP BY 30%Net profit in nine months...
Easy Come, Easy Go: A new scam is exploiting both parents and children
Coaching centres turn into money minting centresCoaching Centres are turning into money minting centresTHE DAILY RISING KASHMIR (Mehboob Jeelani)Srinagar, Jan 30: The coaching centres are fast turning out to be money minting centres. The primary focus of these...
A University Law Professor Ponders on the Curse Afflicting J&K
Corruption in public officesBy S. M. Afzal Qadri(Prof. Qadri, 60, was born in Srinagar and had his early education at Islamia School and National High School in Srinagar. He graduated from S.P. College, Srinagar, and completed his L.L.B. and L.L.M. from the Aligarh...
Hoping Against Hope: Mrs. Parveena Ahangar’s lonely fight for justice and truth
Syed Basharat reports on a slow march to justice for a determined mother ...(Mr. Syed Basharat, 27, 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...
Culture is undernurished in Kashmir
Our own culture:— and it must have a flavour of its ownSAJJAD BAZAZOurs is a cultural blend unique in itself. We live in a multiplicity of tastes and desires. This makes us relish the blessings of nature more than anyone else. The state is not only different in...
Rotten System: a timely discourse by Firdous Syed
Rotten system: Can you remove the rot is the question of curiosity?WORDS WITHIN BY FIRDOUS SAYED(Mr. Firdous Syed, 41, was born in Bhaderwah, Doda, and had his schooling in Jammu. He is currently the Chairman of the "Kashmir Foundation for Peace and Development...