If Kashmir had a national industry, it wouldn’t be tourism, handicrafts, or horticulture. It would be grief. Because for decades, Kashmiri politicians have made an art form out of commodifying...

Each year, as the twin yatras of Shri Amarnath and Machail unfurl across the Himalayas, lakhs of pilgrims brave the heights not only in search of divine grace but also...

Jammu & Kashmir has done it again. Launched another scheme. A shiny, ambitious, slogan-loaded mission. This time it’s called “Mission YUVA.” Very much like smart cycles.  The name sounds cool....

In May 2023, our urban visionaries dropped 900 bicycles and 100 docking stations onto the streets of Srinagar – from Batamaloo to Lal Chowk – with all the pomp of...

There is a myth of powerlessness going around. The National Conference blames the LG for everything. But what stops the Chief Minister from delivering on the ministries he commands? Let’s...

The world is full of stories of displacement. Very few, if any, have stories of return. The idea that Kashmiri Pandits will return en masse to the Valley is a...

On June 6, 2025, a historic milestone was achieved as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the final section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), including the world's highest railway arch...

If smartness were judged by fairy lights and Instagram reels, perhaps yes. But cities aren’t judged by how they look at night – they’re judged by how they work during...

When the Baisaran massacre shocked the conscience of the nation, political responses began to trickle in. Among the first to issue a strong-worded condemnation was Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. His...

Kashmir will never be at ease as long as it refuses to look in the mirror. The mirror is bloody, broken, and bitter – but it is the only thing...