J&K

Jaibans Singh The word ‘normalcy’ has been used extensively by journalists and writers while describing the emotional aspirations of the people of the Kashmir Valley. In real terms it translates into the desire of the people to go about their business in a routine, peaceful and undisturbed manner; children go to school, men go to work, housewives go about their household … [Read more...] about A head-on approach to tackle the terrorism of disruption

Jasbir Sarai There is a very potent word in the in English dictionary – Drifters. This denotes a human species which is always following an illusion. This personality trait propels people into becoming nomadic gypsies, going from one place to another with no coherent aim in mind. Drifters do not exhibit any loyalty to their community, nation or homeland, they simply move on … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation of militants is a complex issue

Prabhakar Gupta The leadership in the Valley is showing a much welcome and visible concern for the common man. Normal day to day problems are the focus of attention for not only by the State government but also the Huriyat leadership, political parties (mainstream and separatist) and the security forces. The most astonishing move was a welcome call given by Geelani to the … [Read more...] about Humane approach should not usher in complacency

Jaibans Singh The resounding question in the Kashmir Valley is– will this year witness a ‘hot, cool or ambivalent summer’. The reference is, of course, not to the climatic conditions but to the political atmospherics that dominate the lives of the general public. ‘Hot’ summers over the last few years have led to endless suffering for the common man. He was deprived of a … [Read more...] about Geelani : Captive to an outdated ideology

Ritu Sharma With over 70 percent of Jammu and Kashmir’s population under 35 years of age, chronic unemployment and under-employment has spawned problems for the state’s fragile peace and impacted the pace of development. With a rising population and less job prospects, too many young people are idle and this means trouble for the state. The solution to this problem is to give … [Read more...] about India calling for Kashmiri youth