Farooq Wani During the recent unrest in Kashmir it was the education sector that was hit the most. The tension that was being felt by parents and students alike due to a break in the education pattern became apparent from the excitement with which the students resumed studies and appeared for their examinations once the situation was brought under control. The 95 percent … [Read more...] about Integrative approach to education can change the narrative in Kashmir
China is interested only in Kashmir, not Kashmiris
Jasbir Sarai The separatist and disruptive forces in Kashmir have, over the years, gained expertise in reaching out to anybody and everybody who shows even the slightest inkling of supporting them; the latest in their long line of fan following in China. The impetus in this direction was given by some comments made by China with regard to the situation in Kashmir post the … [Read more...] about China is interested only in Kashmir, not Kashmiris
Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
Jasbir Sarai For those who grew up in the 1970’s, Kashmir was a Shangri-La type paradise on earth. The most renowned and successful romantic films of famous Indian heroes like Rajender Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, down to the younger generation of Rishi Kapoor, were shot in Kashmir and were huge box office hits. Visitors to Kashmir in those happier times would vouch … [Read more...] about Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last
Jasbir Sarai Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, during the celebrations of his country’s 70th Independence Day, has given yet another demonstration of his governments over riding interest in Kashmir, regardless of the same being immoral and dishonourable. “As far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, we are dedicating this year’s Independence Day to the freedom of … [Read more...] about India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last
Encounter killing is not “policy” for security forces in Kashmir
Ranjan Chauhan As was expected, Pakistan has made a concerted attempt to exploit the current unrest in Kashmir by increasing the threshold of its terrorist activity. A visible and concerted spike in terrorist initiated violence as well as infiltration bids has been witnessed in the last few days, while the valley was in the throes of agitations engineered by Pakistan’s … [Read more...] about Encounter killing is not “policy” for security forces in Kashmir