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.
Save Kashmir by Serving Kashmir
GREATER KASHMIR24 November 2007Serve Kashmir to save KashmirThat is the only way we can do good to our peopleWORDS 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...
As violence subsides, a filmmaker celebrates the return of film industry to the valley
Kashmir again emerges as Bollywood's popular shooting attraction_______________Ahmed Ali Fayyaz(Mr. Fayyaz, 47, was born in Bodina, Budgam, and received his primary and secondary education in Budgam and later at Amar Singh College, Srinagar. He completed his Master's...
Taking a Page From Separatists Playbook: Kashmiri Politician Plays Both Sides
London Kashmir Conference in JeopardyKashmir Centre condemned by wide-section of British KashmirisMassive Protests, boycotts in offing - APKCCBy Murtaza ShibliEditor, Kashmir Affairs(Mr. Murtaza Shibli, 37, was born in Bijbehara and completed his Master's degree in...
Kashmiri Politician Exposes Duplicity of Separatists
Tarigami asks separatists to condemn all type of HR violationsGK NEWS NETWORK(Mr. Mohammed Yusuf Rather, 58, was born in Tarigam village in Kulgam area of Anantnag district. He usually goes by the name Yusuf Tarigami. He is a two-time member of the J&K Legislative...
European Union Parliament Resolution on Kashmir (24th May 2007)
“Resolution on Kashmir: overwhelming backing from the European Parliament”Strasbourg, 24th May 2007Press Release from Alliance of Liberals and Democrats in Europe (ALDE)Kashmir: European Parliament calls for confidence building measures before plebisciteBaroness...
HRW Seeks Withdrawl of AFSPA
Human Rights Watch pleads for withdrawal of AFSPA in J&K, NEKT NEWS SERVICENEW DELHI, Nov 20: An international watchdog has pleaded for the withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) describing it one of the blackest laws in the statute books...
BBC Journalist: Kashmiris have not produced a single leader of international stature
British author doesn’t see an early Kashmir resolution‘Kashmiris have not produced a single leader of international stature’ By Sarwar Kashani(Kashmir Images)New Delhi, Nov 19: Despite a positive change in the overall security situation in Kashmir, militancy in the...
Pakistan and India Hold a Meeting on Trade Across LoC
Key Meeting in Delhi on Cross -LoC TradeSrinagar, Nov 17(KONS): Efforts to establish trade ties across the LoC have intensified with the officias of the Pakistan trade authority having met the union minister of commerce, Kamal Nath, and his deputy, Jairam Ramesh, in...
To her, “freedom” means no hatred, hostility or bloodshed
SYED BASHARAT(Mr. Syed Basharat, 26, 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 Communication and Journalism from the Kashmir...
Dr. Zahida prays for easier movement across the LoC
SPECIAL FROM SYED BASHARAT(Mr. Syed Basharat, 26, 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 Communication and Journalism from...