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.
What Does it say About the Natives?
Bashir laments that Urdu is replacing Kashmiri in the cradle where it was born (Mr. Bashir A. Bashir, 62, was born in Srinagar. He passed his higher secondary schooling from Baghidilawar Khan, and graduated from the Gandhi Memorial College Srinagar. Mr. Bashir...
The Money Pit
Ashraf feels that Kashmiris are suffering from money possession mania and all that matters is making money, by hook or by crook! (Mr. Mohammad Ashraf, 69, was born and raised in Srinagar. He attended the S.P. High School and the S.P College before joining the Regional...
4,000 Deaths in 17 Months!
Obviously early deaths unrelated to politics raise no alarms in Kashmir SKIMS Going G.B. Panth Way Mudassir Kuloo (Kashmir Monitor) Srinagar: All seems not to be well in the once prestigious Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences where according to the reports...
A Short-lived Experiment?
Who will do the service when warranty on traffic lights expires? In Srinagar Signals Are Turned Off to Avoid Vehicle Rush! Faiqa Masoodi (Rising Kashmir) Srinagar: While the summer capital is already infamous for lack of traffic sense, several spots in City are...
Bearing Unhappiness Can be Costly
Suhail sees interesting and extreme consequences of life defined by pessimism and skepticism (Mr. Suhail Ahmad, 29, was born in Srinagar. He did his Bachelor's degree from Sri Pratap College, Srinagar, and completed both his Master's and M. Phil degrees in Mass...
Investing in Environmental Protection of Jhelum
Majeed pleads for more scientific research to save the lifeline of Srinagar (Dr. Abdul Majeed Kak, 65, was born and in Nowhatta, Srinagar. He received his primary education from the Government Middle School in Nowhatta and his secondary school education from...
What if ….
Maroof says life without philosophical instincts is not worth living (Dr. Muhammad Maroof Shah, 33, was born in Kunan, Bandipore. He has pursued a career in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry, completing Bachelors's degree in veterinary sciences (BVSc) at the...
Expanding Vertically
Ashraf has an interesting idea worth considering (Er. Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, 68, was born in Srinagar. He received his early schooling from the Government Middle School, Nowhatta, Srinagar, and from M.P. High School, Baghi Dilawar Khan in Srinagar. Mr. Fazili...
Doing Good, Feeling Good
Tajamul shares a personal experience (Mr. Tajamul Hussain, 55, was born in Srinagar. He went to the Government Higher Secondary School in Nawakadal, Srinagar, and the S.P. College, Srinagar. He attended the College of Engineering, Andhra University, Waltair, the...
Too Important to Ignore
Rufaida touches on an unpleasant topic Divorce Cases on Rise in Summer Capital Syed Rufaida (Rising Kashmir) Srinagar: The frequency of cases related to divorce and division of joint families into smaller units has witnessed a sharp incline in Sadder Court Srinagar...