by Kashmir Forum | May 6, 2011 | Blog
Salman looks at the societal data collected by a University of Kashmir scholar, whose research attributed late marriages to a number of factors, and suggests that gender based violence brings additional complexity to the issue. While highlighting violence perpetuated... by Kashmir Forum | May 2, 2011 | Blog
Ashok says that Lokpal will succeed only if it seen more as an executive position that devises processes and procedures to weed out corruption and leaves prosecution to those already doing so. He also believes that in a republic, the Lokpal should report to the Prime... by Kashmir Forum | May 2, 2011 | Blog
Majid says that in the name of progress, a beautiful city has turned ugly(Dr. Abdul Miraj Siraj, 63, was born in Srinagar and went to C.M.S. Biscoe Memorial High School. He completed his medical degree from Patna University and his advanced fellowships (FRCS, MRCS,... by Kashmir Forum | May 2, 2011 | Blog
Maroof believes corruption cannot be eradicated in a democratic polity so long as it is dispensed by an entrenched ruling elite. Maroof’s article is followed by an editorial on ways to address corruption(Dr. Muhammad Maroof Shah, 32, was born in Kunan,... by Kashmir Forum | May 2, 2011 | Blog
Bhushan highlights a point in Geelani’s meeting with Pandits that was conveniently “white washed” by every valley newspaper(Mr. Bhushan Lal Saraf, 66, was born in Batapora, Shopian. He finished his schooling from the Government Higher Secondary... by Kashmir Forum | Apr 22, 2011 | Blog
Fida believes a brick-and-morter project approach will not solve Dal’s woes since it is an ecological disaster(Mr. Fida Iqbal, 47, was born in Sopore. He attended the D.A.V. School in Nayadyaar, Rainawari, and the Government Higher Secondary School in Sopore. He...