Kashmir’s Destiny

Razdan asks does it matter whether Kashmir acceded to and not merged with India?(Mr. Pran Nath Razdan, 71, was born and raised in Srinagar. He completed his master’s degree in Statistics from the Patna university and joined the J&K state service. He rose...

Historical Perspective on Accession

Saraf analyses Omar Abdullah’s recent statement in light of Kashmir’s political history(Mr. Bhushan Lal Saraf, 65, was born in Batapora, Shopian. He finished his schooling from the Government Higher Secondary School in Shopian, and completed his...

Who is Protecting Human Rights of Children?

Zeenat speaks to educators and rings alarm bellsAzadi without education – USELESS!Zeenat Zeeshan Fazi (Kashmir Images)Srinagar: The prolonged denial of schooling to the students could develop them into “negative” individuals with anti-social and aggressive behaviors,...

The Ugly Face of Corruption

As hired contractors and government officials enrich their wallets and bank accounts, obnoxious weeds and encroachments engulf the water bodiesDying Dal, Nigeen in Last ThroesArif Shafi Wani (Greater Kashmir)THE non-seriousness of the Government to restore the glory...

Can Interlocutors Succeed?

Arjimand notes that both the Central Government and Separatists, led by Ali Shah Geelani, have many loose ends to tie to make the work of interlocutors meaningful(Mr. Arjimand Hussain Talib, 34, was born in Srinagar. He is a columnist/writer and a development...