Crossing the Line of Control set by the Delhi Durbar

Mehmood provides a one-sided perspective on the emergence of the National Conference-Congress Alliance. But in the end an elected government is only as good as its people.(Mr. Mehmood-ur-Rashid, mid-30’s, lives and works in Srinagar. His commentary is published...

Civic Sense or Lack of it

Two articles in the Kashmir Images address two characteristic civic deficiencies – one urban, one rural – requiring new investment and educationFatalities on roads Roads in Kashmir valley are turning into death traps with fatal road accidents showing...

Preserving State’s Wetlands

Basharat describes a new initiative from the Department of Wildlife(Mr. Syed Basharat, 28, 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...

Looking to a Bright Future

Sajjad speaks with optimism but neglects to address responsibilies – of people who want an end to misery while keeping anarchy alive, and of neighbors who refuse to shut down terrorist infrastructure(Mr. Sajjad Bazaz, 44, was born in Srinagar. He attended the...

Cannot do With it and Cannot do Without it

Mehmood rationalizes why separatists should keep doing what they are good at(Mr. Mehmood-ur-Rashid, mid-30’s, lives and works in Srinagar. His commentary is published by the Rising Kashmir.)Glib generalisation, daunting detailBoycott-camp turned very uneasy when...