The return of an elected assembly in Jammu and Kashmir after nearly half a decade of direct central rule has undoubtedly been celebrated as a democratic milestone. However, the days...

The recent Iftar gathering, where Iltija Mufti and the sons of Omar Abdullah sat together in harmony, has torn the carefully crafted masks off Kashmir’s dynastic politics. Once again, the...

This is a concern not many would have at the moment but might manifest five to ten years from now. That time, however, it will be too late to do...

Kashmir is endowed with an extensive network of natural springs, many of which originate from glacial melt, rainfall percolation, and underground aquifers. These springs discharge an estimated 100 to 500...

The recently announced Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2025 is yet another exercise in political grandstanding, offering freebies and tall promises while ignoring the fundamental economic rot plaguing the region. Omar...

As former U.S. President Ronald Reagan once quipped, “A government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it...

There was a time when the golden fields of Kashmir echoed with the rhythmic thud of wooden ploughs and the calloused hands of Kashmiri laborers tilled the earth with an...

The once-magnificent Achabal Spring, a jewel of Anantnag, has now dried up – a haunting reminder to the impending water crisis in Kashmir. Once fed by pristine springs and rivulets,...

Arvind Kejriwal’s rise in Indian politics was nothing short of a revolution. From being an anti-corruption crusader to Delhi’s Chief Minister, he championed governance centered on "freebies" – free electricity,...

Recently, the Jammu and Kashmir authorities issued a public health advisory warning against the use of spring water in Ganderbal and parts of Srinagar, citing alarming levels of contamination. There...