Azra Mufti The moment I came to know about my pregnancy, the writer in me panicked.” These words touched my core. Elif Shafak, one of the most celebrated female Turkish writers, in her book “Black Milk” has weaved magic with words. Everyone loves her “Forty Rules of Love” but few talk about her other works […]
Bregman declares that the law of nature is “survival of the friendliest”, not “survival of the fittest” Is human nature inherently good or evil? Are humans predisposed to destroy or is the nature of our being good at its core? This is the question that has been contemplated through the ages by almost every person […]
There is an immediate need of intervention from the government for this indigenous valuable resource to flourish in Kashmir The walnuts of Kashmir are known for their superior quality and taste. They are locally known as ‘akhrot’ or ‘doon’. Being organic in nature, the demand for Kashmiri walnuts in both domestic and international markets is […]
The liberal-left nexus is a strange phenomenon as they have very little in common, especially in ideological terms, but with the rise of radical right-wing Hindu nationalism, the left as well as the liberals have been pushed into a corner. The left is commonly seen as represented by the CPI, CPI (M), and CPI (ML). […]
We the people of Kashmir must be as much ready to tell the world about us as much as we must listen to them and answer their questions on our own conduct Much is being made of the ongoing visit of the European-African delegation of envoys to Kashmir, the latest in a series of such […]
Despite the long-awaited political change in Washington as Democratic President, Joe Biden, has officially become the 46th President of the United States, Europe is unlikely to resume its previously unhindered reliance on its trans-Atlantic partner. The four years of Donald Trump were rife with tension and strife between the US and Europe – in fact, […]
Democracy in its broader perspective is all about respecting and recognising people’s rights and liberties, following a Constitutional framework, and broadening the idea of public space. It also takes into consideration minority rights and their welfare. In India, democracy has been conceived short-sightedly and is confined only to holding elections and declaring electoral results. Democracy […]
The recent decision by the Sopore administration to bar tongas from the streets of Sopore town can be termed as “better late than never”. The decision has come at a time when the administration seems to have geared up to clear the growing traffic mess created by ever-increasing encroachers like cart vendors, vegetable hawkers and […]
Papier Mache has contributed a lot to the economy of Kashmir, but unfortunately this craft is becoming a part-time activity Papier Mache is a French word meaning “chewed paper”. The art of Papier Mache involves moulding raw paper pulp into aesthetically pleasing objects. The valley of Kashmir is known for Papier Mache craft. Unlike today, […]
While the political theatre of Jammu & Kashmir is being transformed, Bollywood cinema is rediscovering its age-old infatuation with Kashmir. Flocks of denizens of the entertainment industry have been visiting recently to scout the landscapes of the valley. They have also been calling upon their mates to join them in this movement of exploring and […]