Simrit Kahlon

Simrit Kahlon “If there is paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this.” Thus goes the catch line of an advertisement by the Ministry of Tourism designed to market the charms of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Indeed the snap shots of the calm and tranquil Dal Lake, the Shikaras, the apples and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas in the backdrop do … [Read more...] about The crisis of leadership in Kashmir

By Simrit Kahlon It would be axiomatic to state that whatever has been handed to one on a platter is normally frittered away without a second thought. Nevertheless, it remains true, as do all axioms derived from age old experience. Nothing could be truer than the above in the context of Kashmir in present times. Today the situation in Kashmir is one where the government is … [Read more...] about Pat your backs but do not be complacent

While winter has descended in full force on the valley of Kashmir, it has not in any manner served to slacken the pace of things in the region. Politically, the region continues to be as full of activity as ever. The priorities of course may have shifted. This was fairly obvious even in the nature of issues taken up by the Mirwaiz in his weekly sermon delivered last … [Read more...] about Mirwaiz talks governance to gain brownie points