Nund Rishi’s “Other” Friend

Iqbal narrates the tale of a pious man who belonged to the Nund Rishi-Lal Ded era (Mr. Iqbal Ahmad, 51, was born in Parigam Chek, Kulgam. He is a graduate with Diploma in Numastics, Archaeology and Heritage. He is an archaeologist, writer, and a cultural historian....

Dog Tales

Ayaz’ commentary on the biting issue of the day, followed by two more related articles (Mr. Mohammad Shafi Ayaz, 47, was born in Anantnag, and continues to live in the same town. He studied in various state schools, colleges and universities. He has completed...

The Canine Challenge

The street scene is grim (first story), and Javaid offers his suggestions (second story) (Mr. Javaid Malik, 38, was born in Srinagar. He did his schooling from the Burn Hall High School, and completed his 11th and 12th grades from the Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi....

Human Trafficking in Kashmir

Moral degradation is consolidating its ugly roots in the valley ‘Girl Bought for Rs 25,000, Sold for Rs 50,000 in Valley’ Wasim Khalid (Rising Kashmir) Srinagar: To crack the intra-state human trafficking nexus, Kashmir police is all set to send a special team to West...

Srinagar Welcomes You – Please Stay Indoors

Welcome to the dysfunctional city Welcome to Our City Sameer Showkin Lone (Greater Kashmir) Srinagar:The dilapidated footpaths and water logged roadsides of city center, Lal Chowk, speak volumes over the misappropriation of the government money. Such is the condition...

Patrimonial Raj

The Editorial in the Kashmir Times mourns the loss of State’s democratic character to dynastic fiefdoms A Family Affair The recent changes made by Dr Farooq Abdullah, President of the National Conference, in the party hierarchy have almost gone unnoticed. While...