The Open Closet: An Illness Like Any Other

Maajid bares open the stigma associated with mental disorders when in fact it is an illness like any other affecting all ages and all strata of society(Dr. Abdul Maajid, 38, was born in Srinagar. He received his undergraduate education in Srinagar, and completed...

A Question of Water

From renegotiating the Indus Water Treaty to adding a State tax to hydoelectric power generated by Kashmir’s resources, Javid discusses a wide canvass of options under consideration(Dr. Javid Iqbal, 64, was born in Srinagar. He attended the D.A.V. School,...

A Faustian Bargain

Consequence of poor leadership: G. N. Azad, during his tenure as the CM, treats a few Jammu based Kashmiri Pandit (KP) leaders to free meals and membership in the “Working Groups” constituted by New Delhi, and in return seals the deal for permanent exile...

“As You Sow, So Shall You Reap”

Sajad describes one aspect of the havoc caused by mindless hartals imposed by Separatists(Mr. Sajad Kralyari, 28, was born in Kralyar, Srinagar. He had his early schooling at the General Public Mission (GPM) School, and his higher secondary education from the...

The Good Life (for Kashmir’s Ministers)

Imagine without federal oversight (as demanded by Azadi seekers) how worse the situation will get!J-K Spent Rs 9 cr on Ministers’ PadsBashaarat Masood (Indian Express)In the past three years, the National Conference-Congress coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir...