J&K

Jaibans Singh The alleged rape of a mentally unstable woman from Gujjardara village in Manzigam, Kulgam, supposedly by two unknown Army personnel, is presently in the eye of a storm. Even as the hapless woman and her family are trying to come to grips with the problem and also going through the investigation process, vested interests are on overdrive in their attempt to gain … [Read more...] about Kulgam rape case: Disruption of peace should be challenged

Farooq Andrabi There have been some happenings in the Valley of Kashmir in the last few months that have given to the people and the government some good reasons for cheer. The foremost amongst these was the successful conduct of the Panchayat elections. These elections have been held after an interval of almost 33 years. They were the enduring vision of Chief Minister Omar … [Read more...] about Reason for cheer in Kashmir

S Ranjan The international narrative on Kashmir is based on certain views and perceptions that are held sacrosanct by the international community. These views have been created by the international press and the diplomatic corps, who have simplified the regional complexity for an easy narration, more due to ignorance than any other political or intellectual consideration. … [Read more...] about Political paramountcy of separatists in J&K is a myth

Jaibans Singh The State of J&K is steeped in history and culture and has its fair share of mythology and religious folklore, based predominantly on the principles of Kashmiriyat, social harmony, peaceful coexistence and homogenised society. The Dargah’s of Sufi saints are revered by Hindus and Muslims with equal fervour, so is the holy shrine of Amarnathji which is an … [Read more...] about People must draw inspiration from the Amarnathji Shrine

Jaibans Singh Syed Ali Shah Geelani is going in for an image makeover, instead of spouting venom in mass rallies within Srinagar, he is attempting to reach out to a larger, national and international, audience with a new avatar as a statesman. He has released a pamphlet on Facebook called “Qaid-e-Inqilab: Syed Ali Geelani”, in which he has related his version of the Kashmir … [Read more...] about Geelani’s new Avatar; A change of heart or political compulsion