by Author | Aug 3, 2013 | Blog
Financial wiz Dr. Haseeb Drabu, who has the dubious distinction of taking doublespeak to its glory during his years in authority by calling highly subsidized J&K budget as “zero deficit budget,” can also be brutal and frank in his retirement. He lays...
by Author | Aug 3, 2013 | Blog
Fazili describes how the paradise is facing duel stench emanating from Achan Saidpora Solid Waste Dumping Site on one side, and from untreated water of Brari Numbal mini lake on the other. The stink is in the heart of the city (Er. Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, 68, was born...
by Author | Jul 28, 2013 | Blog
Professor Kak, working deep in anthropogenic activities (impact of humans/air pollution on biodiversity and ecology) in Kashmir brings yet another environmental challenge to the fore (Dr. Abdul Majeed Kak, 62, was born and in Nowhatta, Srinagar. He received his...
by Author | Jul 26, 2013 | Blog
Arjimand’s commentary should normally start a dialogue on the role of economy in public empowerment and possibly a path to political autonomy, but in reality it will be ignored just like other harsh realities surrounding Kashmir (Mr. Arjimand Hussain Talib, 38,...
by Author | Jul 5, 2013 | Blog
Bashir is convinced that Kashmir can recover its social and moral health if corruption was brought under control (Mr. Bashir A. Bashir, 62, was born in Srinagar. He passed his higher secondary schooling from Baghidilawar Khan, and graduated from the Gandhi Memorial...
by Author | Jul 5, 2013 | Blog
Afsana presents a topical status of the growing drug problem among Kashmiri youth and how the government is addressing the issue. This article is part of Indo Global Social Service Society’s (IGSSS) second Media Fellowship Programme in Jammu and Kashmir under...