Meaning of Azadi in a Land of Indulgence

Firdous examines the empty half of the glass(Mr. Firdous Syed, 43, was born in Bhaderwah, Doda, and had his schooling in Jammu. He is currently the Chairman of the “Kashmir Foundation for Peace and Development Studies,” and associated with the J&K...

A Victim of the Urban-Rural Divide

Musavirr describes the tragedy of being born poor and helpless in the valley(Mr. Musavirr Wani, 28, was born in Srinagar and attened the Burn Hall School. He graduated from the Meerut University and joined the Kashmir Times as a reporter. Loves driving his car and...

Camping for Peace

Nadia writes about her unique experiences at a camp in Abu Dhabi(Ms. Nida Rafiq Shiekh, 22, was born in Srinagar. She passed her Matriculation from the Presentation Convent High School and completed her 12th grade from the Mallinson Girls High School, both with...

God Helps Those (Especially) Who Help Themselves

Faisal says fate does not mean that one does nothing and we leave all to God(Dr. Shah Faisal, 26, was born in Sogam village of District Kupwara. He studied at his village schools until the 10th grade and then transferred to the Tyndale Biscoe School Srinagar. Through...

The Most Endangered Heritage of Kashmir

Saleem laments how Kashmir’s glorious colonial architecture is fast disappearing(Mr. Mohammad Saleem Beg, 58, was born and raised in Srinagar. He was educated at the S.P. College and the Gandhi Memorial College, receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the...