The Kashmir Valley, often celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, has long been a fertile ground for poetic expression. Over centuries, Kashmiri poets have used verse to…
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, what has caught the attention of strategic experts and left them perplexed is the U.S. President’s repeated obsession with Kashmir — his…
In the aftermath of the heinous attack on the tourists in Pahalgam, there has been a unanimous demand for the preservation and restoration of tourism in the valley. Atul Kulkarni,…
Following the Pahalgam attack, there has been an increase in online calls for sexual violence against Kashmiri Muslim women, demonstrating the pervasiveness of Islamophobic patriarchy and hyper-nationalist jingoism in India’s…
‘Despite the challenges, we participated in the elections with unwavering determination. We unequivocally condemned the Pahalgam attack, and our selfless actions saved tourists at the cost of our own safety.…
It was an old script, dusted off and recycled with all the subtlety of a Bollywood B-movie plot: an attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Kashmir—tragic, condemnable, and as predictable as…
22 April 2025 adds another tragedy to Kashmir. The tragedy has shaken the whole of the world but has hurt Kashmir in particular . Nobody knew that the place where…
We, the members of GASS, strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd and extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Based on the information…
When seismic events rupture the fabric of politics, culture, or collective memory, they do not merely alter circumstances—they fracture language itself. Words, apparently stable vessels of meaning, are wrenched from…
On April 22 there was a most horrible attack on entirely innocent tourists from various parts of India in Kashmir in which 26 persons were killed. Pakistan’s instigation of this…
On April 22, 2025, the serene meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam, often called the “Mini Switzerland” of Kashmir, were shattered by a horrific act of terrorism. At approximately 2:30 PM…
The barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack of April 22nd 2025 (ironically Earth Day) appallingly targetting Hindus, is shocking and condemnable beyond words. This latest terrorist attack is an attempt by the…
What happened yesterday in Pahalgam will be etched into the memory of this valley for years to come.In the lap of Kashmir’s mountains an unimaginable act of violence unfolded. Armed…
Twenty-six people were killed and several others were injured as terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam yesterday, in the worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in recent times.…
The fundamental purpose of electing representatives to a legislative assembly is to ensure that the aspirations, anxieties, and everyday struggles of the people find a voice in policymaking. However, the…
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." – Martin Luther King In the turbulent political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, few voices have consistently…
by Dr. Aijaz Ahmed and Rahat Jabeen “How can one be well...when one suffers morally?” ― Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy, in his historical novel War and Peace, poses a profound…
It is quite common in Kashmir not to teach the mother tongue, Kashmiri, to children. The reasons for this neglect are complex, as the issue transcends language and reflects a…
‘Today, the sky has cleared, with no cloud in sight. The weather is cold, but our hearts are warm for you’. These words were showered upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
If democracy is only about voting and electing representatives, then Jammu and Kashmir is a perfect example of this reality. The fundamental principles of democracy have lost their significance across…
Sitting by the bedside of my ailing mother in SKIMS Soura Hospital, I was overwhelmed with despair. What used to be a source of hope—the Golden Card Scheme—became a heartless…
When a ruling political party celebrates the policy of disempowering or destabilizing one of its regions and makes it an election plank to exploit voters, isn't something to get worried…
An anecdote is a concise, frequently personal narrative that communicates a certain point or idea. Anecdotes are frequently used to shed light on a person, location, or occasion and can…
The breathtaking beauty of the Kashmir Valley, often called "Paradise on Earth," stands in stark contrast to the mental health crisis increasingly affecting its inhabitants. The prevalence of mental health…
After 10 years, Jammu and Kashmir, which was made a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370, held Assembly elections. The J&K National Conference won 42 seats, a clean…
Kulgam, located in the southernmost part of Kashmir, India, is renowned for its scenic beauty, featuring lush green forests and Kashmir’s only major waterfall. This district is distinctive not only…
Today on the birthday of Hazrat Mohammad Saheb, I am trying to give you information about how the people of Kashmir have been practicing one of the teachings he gave…
This article examines the evolving political dynamics in Kulgam ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections, characterized by a fierce contest between the Left, represented by the Communist Party of India…
Introduction On Sept 18, 2024, the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) goes to the polls in three phases, the first time in a decade, and the first following…
Kashmir, a region mired in political turmoil, has witnessed decades of unrest and disillusionment with its leadership. For years, political parties like the National Conference (NC) and the People's Democratic…
The emergence of political leaders is determined by many factors. Social, political, cultural and economic factors are among the most important dynamics which give emergence to of leaders. In modern…
The abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 marked a watershed moment for Jammu and Kashmir, stripping the region of its special constitutional status. This was followed by a delimitation…
In the ongoing election process in Jammu and Kashmir, if a large section of the people shows anger against the mainstream political parties for staying silent after the abrogation of…
A.G. Noorani (1930-2024). Abdul Ghafoor Majeed Noorani was a great scholar, lawyer, biographer, historian, and political commentator of our times. He passed away at his home in Mumbai on August…
Over the past three decades, the beautiful valley of Kashmir has stood at the heart of a prolonged and multifaceted conflict. This region, known for its stunning landscapes and rich…
Calls for immediate release of all advocates and end to repression ! 19th July, 2024: National Alliance for Justice, Accountability & Rights (NAJAR), a collective of progressive legal professionals for…
A few days back, during his Eid prayers on the Line of Control across the border, Pakistan's military chief, General Asim Munir, made a rhetoric about his support and solidarity…
Have you ever pondered over how and why some languages get replaced by other languages? This phenomenon and process of replacement of one language by other one is termed as…
When the recently elected Parliament member Engineer Rasheed joined the mainstream politics of Jammu and Kashmir about fifteen years ago, hardly anyone expected that in about a few years, he…
Just as the ruling political party of India, Bhartiya Janata Party's 'Ab Ki Baar Char Su Par' slogan has poorly been rejected by the Indian voters in the Parliamentary elections, …
Ifat, a tech and social justice researcher from Kashmir, recollects that she hardly went to school for three days a week. The remaining days saw bad weather, curfews or encounters. Her school…
Anuradha Bhasin is the Managing Editor of the ‘Kashmir Times’. She is the author of the book ‘A Dismantled State: The Untold Story of Kashmir after Article 370’, published by Harper Collins…
Among the nearly one-and-a-half billion population of the subcontinent, twelve million Kashmiris are included who are not only cricket fans but also sentimental about it. Unfortunately, they have not found…
While there is a strong reaction from all over the world to the recent election process in Pakistan and the allegations of vote theft, the majority of the people of…
The parliament was roaring with the slogans of the opposition against the abrogation of Article 370, the Home Minster with all his strength screamed “Abrogation of 370 will strengthen the…
The mainstream community of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir is facing the tough challenge of convincing their followers that they have learnt a lesson from their past policies…
The hon’ble Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on the petitions challenging Presidential Orders CO 272 & CO 273 of 2019 which scrapped the special status accorded to…
The aforementioned title sums up the impressions after watching live telecast of the ongoing court proceedings. A few observations are in order: Judges in the classical mould were expected not…
One of the most geographically, politically and now militarily contested territory that has raised innumerable human rights questions in the recent and distant past continues to be Kashmir. Kashmir today…
As Bharat Jodo yatra, in its final phase is in Kashmir, there is an overwhelming response. At the same time some writers and commentators are using the occasion for Nehru…
Right since the abrogation of article 370 on Aug.5th, 2019 which was ostensibly read down to herald a new beginning in the state of J&K that was tom-tommed as…
This is a rejoinder to Dr Ram Puniyani’s article “Kashmir: Blatant Distortions of History, an obstacle to Peace" Please allow me to state right at the outset that I have…
The abrogation of Article 370 was done with the claims that this step will restore peace and give security for the hapless Kashmiri Pundit community. Three years down the line…
A new civilization is emerging in our lives, and blind men everywhere are trying to suppress it. This new civilization brings with it new family styles; changed ways of working,…
I am always sorry when any language is lost, because languages are the pedigrees of nations. ---.Samuel Johnson Mother Tongue/Language is without any doubt the identity of any nation.…
Digital technology has demolished the borders between different countries without any war or confrontation. The same technology has come to the rescue of those families living across the Indo-Pak border…
Usually, the Kashmiris think & believe that “Mainz Raat”/Mehndi Raat ( in Kashmiri, 1964) was the first movie produced by Hindi Cinema on Kashmir & that it was followed in…
The judgement of Supreme Court releasing A.G. Perarivalan, convicted in the case of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, has been widely hailed as upholding the human rights of prisoners. Yet, Yasin Malik,…
Killings by Pakistan trained; pro- Pakistan terrorists have been unrelenting in Kashmir. When Modi announced demonetization one of the arguments was that this is aimed at containing terrorism in Kashmir.…
Once a popular leader, Er. Rashid has almost disappeared from news, particularly from mainstream media. Rashid comes from Langate area of Kupwara, a border district in Kashmir valley . Rashid…
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