Farooq Wani
DDC Elections in J&K – a Ray of Hope!
J&K has been bearing the brunt of militancy since late eighties and having suffered a lot for more than three decades, most of people have resigned to the bleak situation…
Will People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration Deliver
Formation of People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) was announced soon after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A on 5 August 2019. Comprising National Conference (NC), People Democratic…
‘Flag Politics’ in Kashmir
Flag politics which seems to have become the new norm in Kashmir is perhaps a diversion manufactured by politicians who have nothing meaningful to offer to the people as is…
Growing Drug Addiction in Kashmir
Prolonged nature of the Kashmir conflict and the resultant trauma caused especially to the youth has largely remained unaddressed. Lack of focused post conflict healthcare services and increased proliferation of…
COVID 19 Pandemic Highlights Importance of Sustainable Cohabitation
The COVID 19 pandemic has brought the entire world on its knees and no nation, irrespective of highly developed, technologically advanced or economically prosperous has remained unscathed. And despite all…
Corona Virus: The Internal Threat
COVID 19, also known as Corona Virus, is an infectious disease of recent origin that causes respiratory problems. There is no prescribed treatment of vaccine for the disease. While most…
Time for the Centre to Walk its Kashmir Talk
Post abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of J&K into two Union Territories (UT), the center announced that this constitutional transformation had been done to pave…
2019: The Year that Was in Kashmir!
Looking back, one can safely say that the year gone by was a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir in both the political and security domains, as well as that…
Reflections on Kashmir Polity
Late Sheikh Mohmmad Abdullah was the tallest and most towering personality in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir who during his long political career experienced many ups and downs.…
Reaction to Pulwama attack and the Kashmiri sentiment
The Pulwama terrorist attack points to a dangerous new trend of militants jettisoning ambushes for tactics that aim to wreak maximum destruction on security forces while suffering minimum casualties themselves.…
In 2019 Kashmir looks for a new era of peace and tranquillity
Kashmir has, over the last few decades since the advent of terrorism and militancy, witnessed a high threshold of violence, leading to a large number of fatal casualties of both…
Drug menace in Kashmir: A challenge that merits serious attention
The foreign sponsored violence in Kashmir and the resultant trauma caused, especially to the youth, has largely remained unaddressed. Lack of focused healthcare services and increased proliferation of drugs has…
Militancy in Kashmir: Identify the real issues
Each passing day brings in its wake news of an encounter of security forces with militants. Since most of the militants are locals, their death brings immense suffering to the…
It is time for introspection in Kashmir
For how long are the Kashmiri people ready to suffer in the hands of violent forces that are attempting to break down their age old civilisation? A civilisation stands on…
Parakram Parv: An ode to the brave Indian soldier
The nation celebrated “Parakram Parv” from 28 September to 30 September, to commemorate the bravery of its soldiers as demonstrated by the daring raids on terrorist camps set up by…
Through the Eyes of a Common Man
I am Abdul Kabir, resident of the Kashmir Valley by birth! I have spent my entire life in the valley with no opportunity to visit outside the state. When I…
Sujaat Bhukhari’s Last Guest
Police investigations suggest that the plot to kill Sujaat Bhukhari was laid out by Pakistan’s Inter Service Intelligence (ISI). The reason for his elimination was his support to the initiative…
Finding a way forward for the youth of Kashmir
The recent killing of 12 terrorists in Shopian district of Kashmir is very rightly being hailed as a successful operation which will break the backbone of terrorism in the…
The debilitating effect of militancy in Kashmir
Kashmir, a heaven on earth; an abode of saints and host of numerous religions, has been eyed covetously by foreign powers since ages and has been subjected to a number…
Radicalisation of youth in Kashmir: Pakistan’s gift to India
Ever since it has come into existence, Pakistan has played out a diabolic and concerted plan to radicalise the Kashmiri society. A society that has existed for many millenniums as…
