Delimitation of J&K Assembly seats
Delimitation of Assembly constituencies in J&K is the new war cry let loose by Sangh Parivar & its drooling followers. Columns , opinions & views have started appearing in print…
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Article 35 A: A Rejoinder To Arun Jaitley
Through a written blog followed by his tweet, Union Finance Minster Mr. Arun Jailey has yet again stirred the issue of Article 35A due to be adjudicated by Supreme court…
Kashmir-A simmering Volcano & Chinese efforts of neutralization
China has yet again blocked the move at UN to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. India is highly disappointed at China’s stand which had the support of…
Dialogue Is Golden
The Pulwama attack has yet again brought India-Pakistan relations to a new low. The hopes that the stalled dialogue will resume after Indian elections appear to be remote now. Unless…
The Saga of J & K Bank: When The Killers Turn Saviours
Governor Malik’s decision to classify J&K Bank as a Public sector undertaking (PSU) should be seen in the broader scheme of Indian efforts to strengthen the tools of occupation which…
RSS Promoting Clash Of Civilizations
This article is in response to Ashok Swain’s column titled ‘Why does Hindu Diaspora in developed multicultural Countries hate Minorities back Home in India’ published in ‘Outlook’ of 20th…
Abuse And Maltreatment Of Kashmiri Prioners
The recent incident of abuse & inhuman treatment of Kashmiri prisoners inside Tihar Jail in Delhi, once again brings into focus the utter negligence & inertia displayed by UN…
Kashmir: Exposing The Myth Behind The Narrative
The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic (Jhon Kennedy). A myth is a story…
RSS Complicity In Rohingya Muslim Genocide
A silent genocide of Myanmar (also known as Burma) Muslims is in progress. Such is the urgency shown by Burmese Govt. to annihilate its Rohingya Muslims that it has…
Enforced Disappearances
The international community commemorates 30th day of August as the International day of the Disappeared. Kashmir, which has witnessed thousands of enforced disappearances is commemorating this day with a…
A Rejoinder To Ata Hasnain
Former GOC of India’s Srinagar based 15 Corps, Ata Hasnain has written an article in praise of Rashtriya Rifles (RR) which appeared first in South Asia Defence & Strategic…
Article 35 A: Some Myths And Misconceptions
In the cacophony of high decibel debate , Indian media presents article 35A as something which bestows various rights, privileges & favors on people of Kashmir. There can be…
Scrapping Of Article 35A – Part Of An Agenda
Not much was known about Article 35A of Indian constitution , till Civil Society of Kashmir smelt a rat in the intentions of New-Delhi, ruled by right wing ahistorical…
Rest In Peace: Shabir Salaria
The morning newspaper of 21st July brought a sad news. Shabir Salaria, Former advocate General of the State & M.P had passed away, the previous day at the age…
Dragon On Our Doorstep
‘Let alone China, India cannot win a war against Pakistan. And this has nothing to do with possession of nuclear weapons-the roles of nuclear & conventional weapons are separate in…
Amarnath Tragedy: Security Lapse or What?
All sections of Kashmir Society have condemned the dastardly attack on a bus ferrying Yatris to Holy Amarnath cave. Seven yatris were killed in the cowardly attack and many more…
GST Presidential Order – A Sham
Goods & services tax Act has finally been applied on the State of Jammu & Kahmir . After receiving concurrence from the State Govt., the president of India has…
GST Row: A Critical Analysis Of Baig Formula
GST row is refusing to die down. The civil society and every other segment of society has refused to accept it in the present form. Their concern is genuine.…
GST: How Do We Go From Here?
By all indications, Mehbooba Govt. appears all set for lending its approval to adoption of 101st Indian constitutional amendment paving way for application of Goods & Services Tax Act (GST)…
Soudagars And Dalals Of Kashmir
Soudagar & Dalal are two urdu words which generally find a mention in the lexicon of trade & commerce. The former means a merchant or simply a person who…
Was Kashmir Plebiscite Forestalled By Pakistan’s Failure To Withdraw Troops?
Almost all Indians, when reminded of the promise of a plebiscite made to people of J&K to ascertain their wishes, blame Pakistan for forestalling holding of one, primarily due to…
Mani Shankar Aiyar On Wrong Foot
This write-up is in response to the interview of veteran congressman, Mani Shankar Aiyar, published in daily Rising Kashmir of 24th May 2017. Let me say at the outset…
Why Are You In Deep Slumber Mr. Secretary General?
The worst crimes against humanity committed by India in Kashmir are going unchallenged. The absence of any censure or reprimand by the international community particularly UN, is taken as…
Application Of Central Statistical Act To J&K State
The wall of special status accorded to State of J&K is being demolished brick by brick. The latest in the series of New-Delhi’s demolition drives is to amend Collection…
The Politics On West Pakistan Refugees
Mr. K.B.Jandial, the former top bureaucrat of J&K State, has written an article on the controversial decision of the State to issue domicile certificates to West Pakistan Refugees which was…
Kashmir: Human Rights Observed In Breach
Physicians for Human rights (PHR) is a New-York based, nobel peace prize winner, international organization which attempts to use Science & Medicine to prevent human rights violations around the world. …
Hundred Pisses And Thousand Spits For This Government
At the outset, I offer my apologies to the readers for selecting a title to this article which may taste sour and bitter to their literary taste buds or…
1947 Muslim Massacre In Jammu
Today is 6th November, the day we commemorate in memory of victims of Jammu massacre 1947 , many of whom even didn’t know their fault to go to grave. A…
Kashmir And India’s Short Tryst With OIC
India has yet again denounced Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) call to settle Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN resolution, a stand which the organization has consistently taken…
A Case For Third Party Mediation On Kashmir
Kashmir is in international news once again. The killing of Burhan Wani followed by fresh mass uprising has provided a fresh impetus to the issue locally as well as…
Sinister Design Behind Parvez Khurram’s Arrest
Parvez Khurram, the noted human rights defender has finally been booked under Public safety Act (PSA) and sent to Kotbalwal jail 300 Kms away from his native place in an…
Arresting Khurram Parvez
The worst fears of human rights advocates were realized on 15th September when noted human rights defender from Kashmir, Khurram Parvez, was prevented at Delhi Airport from boarding a…
Armed Struggle Is Not Terrorism
The more I read or listen to the debates & discourses on Indian media, both print & electronic, the more I am bemused at the ignorance or deliberate attempt to…
Kashmir: Fiddling With Demography
Kashmir blessed by rich history & gorgeous geography has always been cursed & abused by its politicians. Its sanctity has been violated times without number & the latest among these…
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