The Astute Observer

Why is it that uncommon grit and honesty comes through in ordinary Kashmiri people without worldly knowledge? Does college education rob Kashmiris of their ethical sense?Shoeshine Man Adds Lustre to Image of KashmirisF. Ahmed (Kashmir Images)Srinagar: Sometimes, the...

Introspection by Intellectuals

Dr. Kawosa highlights contribution by intellectuals without addressing the “core responsibility” of intellectuals – should they endorse specific political viewpoints or bring clarity to political options for path forward and let the public decide?...

Corruption Without Limits

Fayyaz describes how state administrators are planning the biggest land scam in the valley(Mr. Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, 48, was born in Bodina, Budgam, and received his primary and secondary education in Budgam and later at Amar Singh College, Srinagar. He completed his...

The Blind Leading the Lame

Nayeema notes that Kashmiris lack intellectual honesty and the intelligentsia has let themselves be bought by power(Ms. Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor, 53, was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. She completed her B.Sc, B.Ed, LL.B (Hons) and Diploma in Jounalism, and Masters in...

The Public-Leadership “Trust Deficit”

Junaid says Hurriyat has put itself under the microscope(Mr. Junaid Azim Mattu, 25, was born in Srinagar. He partly completed his schooling at the Burn Hall School, Srinagar, and partly at the Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. He attended college in America and graduated...

When Silence is Not Golden But Criminal

Firdous vents his passion after listening to Hurriyat’s recent public pronouncement(Mr. Firdous Syed, 44, was born in Bhaderwah, Doda, and had his schooling in Jammu. He is currently the Chairman of the “Kashmir Foundation for Peace and Development...