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Javid Amin - IT Consultant, Freelance Writer, Travel Enthusiast, Entrepreneur Javid Amin is a dynamic professional with a diverse skill set and a passion for technology, travel, and entrepreneurship. With a background in IT engineering, he excels as an IT consultant and is equally enthusiastic about staying ahead in the ever-evolving tech world. Javid's creative flair shines through his work as a freelance writer, where he crafts engaging content across a wide spectrum of topics. As a travel enthusiast and consultant, he shares his love for exploration and his deep knowledge of Kashmir's hidden gems. Javid is also the visionary behind several successful digital ventures, each contributing to the promotion of Kashmir's beauty, culture, and craftsmanship. His career embodies versatility, creativity, and a deep connection to his roots. Printer, Publisher, Editor of "Weekly Shohrat - Kashmir" (Print Edition) as well owner of online news portals www.KashmirPost.org / www.KashmirInFocus.com.

Potholes and Progress? Unfinished Smart City Works Plague Srinagar Commuters

May 4, 2024 Editor

As the smart city projects meant to give better infrastructure to Srinagar linger on, normal life in the city has been badly affected. Everyday issues such as traffic jams, accidents, and patients dying on roads have been making headlines. The commuters in Srinagar said that traffic jams due to pothole-ridden roads and dug-up roads have been a major issue. They said that during peak hours, the issues get worse as office goers and students rush towards their respective destinations. “I have been avoiding travelling in my four-wheeler and rely on…

The Vanishing Crown: How Climate Change is Stealing Kashmir’s Water and Beauty

May 4, 2024 Editor

Vanishing Paradise: Kashmir’s Water Crisis Threatens Its Breathtaking Beauty By: Javid Amin The “Crown of India,” Kashmir, is losing its jewels. Climate change is rapidly altering the delicate water balance of this breathtaking region, leading to melting glaciers, receding rivers, and a growing water crisis. This crisis threatens not just Kashmir’s stunning landscapes but the very lifeblood of its people, their livelihoods, and their cultural identity. A Warming Threat: The Himalayas on the Brink The Himalayas, often referred to as the “Third Pole” due to their vast freshwater reserves stored…

PDP Rebounds: Party Resurges Amid Loss of Senior Leadership

May 4, 2024 Editor

Campaigning alone despite being part of the INDIA bloc, the PDP candidates especially the party chief Mufti and the Srinagar seat’s candidate Waheed ur Rehman Parra are attracting good crowds in their rallies and road shows The Peoples Democratic Party led by Mehbooba Mufti is on a revival mode after losing most of its senior leaders post the abrogation of Article 370– courtesy vigorous poll campaigning, symbolism and messaging of being left alone for Lok Sabha elections and also wooing of the youth, women and tribal voters with an appeal…

Waheed Rehman Parra Alleges Altaf Bukhari as ‘Delhi’s Proxy in Kashmir’, Accuses Him of Arbitrary Detentions

May 4, 2024 Editor

People’s Democratic Party Youth President and Parliament Candidate for Srinagar constituency, Waheed Rehman Parra on Friday said that Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari is “Delhi’s man in Kashmir, who dances on the directives of his masters”. “His (Bukhari’s) job is to arbitrarily detain young boys, blacken their lives and release them the next day,” Parra alleged while addressing a public meeting in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. “He daily harasses Jamaat-e-Islami workers, pressuring them for votes. This is the essence and existence of his politics and business. Where did he accumulate…

Beyond the Ballot Box: Choosing Leaders Who Build, Not Just Promise

May 4, 2024 Editor

Leader vs. Seller: Unmasking the Traits That Define True Leadership By: Javid Amin Election season ignites a flurry of activity. Faces plastered on billboards, passionate speeches echoing through rallies, and a constant barrage of promises fill the air. But amidst this whirlwind, a crucial question often gets lost in the noise: How do we choose leaders who will truly serve our needs? This article goes beyond the soundbites and flashy campaigns. We delve into a deeper exploration of the qualities that define a strong leader, one who will build a…

Local Leaders or Delhi’s Delegates: The Choice is Yours, Omar Abdullah Tells Voters

May 3, 2024 Editor

National Conference (NC) Vice President and former chief minister Omar Abdullah Thursday said that the voters in Kashmir had to decide whether they wanted to send their representatives to Delhi or Delhi’s representatives to Delhi. Addressing a public rally at Prof Shoukat Ali Stadium after filing his nomination papers at the office of Returning Officer (RO) Baramulla, Abdullah said that in the Lok Sabha elections, NC was not in competition with an individual but it was fighting directly against the power of New Delhi, New Delhi’s government, and the Rashtriya…

A Silent Storm: Understanding the Surge in Youth Suicides in Kashmir

May 2, 2024 Editor

Understanding the Rise in Youth Suicides in Kashmir: A Multifaceted Crisis By: Javid Amin Kashmir, a land known for its breathtaking beauty, is facing a growing crisis – a surge in suicides among its youth. This alarming trend has sent shockwaves through society, leaving families devastated and communities searching for answers. Over the past few months, these tragic incidents have become disturbingly frequent, prompting urgent calls to action. While the exact causes of this phenomenon remain complex, experts point to a confluence of factors that are pushing young people to…

BJP Cadre Express Discontent Over Party’s Decision to Abstain from Contesting Valley Seats

May 2, 2024 Editor

Party leaders said they were surprised by the party high command’s decision to not field candidates in three Kashmir seats of Srinagar, Baramulla and Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seats The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) decision to not contest the Lok Sabha elections on all three seats in Kashmir Valley is a dampener for the cadre in the region, as they had prepared to face the first electoral battle since the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir state into two Union territories in 2019, party leaders…

No Religious Reservation for Muslims as Long as I’m Alive: PM Narendra Modi

April 30, 2024 Editor

Modi also reiterated his claim that the Congress will bring an inheritance tax if they come to power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he will not allow reservations for Muslims based on religion and at the cost of Scheduled Caste (SC), Schedule Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The prime minister made the remarks while addressing a poll rally in Telangana’s Medak district. Follow full coverage of the Lok Sabha elections here. He also alleged that the Congress wants to “insult” the Consitution for their vote…

iGen: Are Smartphones Ruining Our Youth? A Deep Dive into Haidt’s ‘The Anxious Generation’

April 30, 2024 Editor

Alarming Rise in Teen Anxiety: Are Smartphones to Blame? By: Javid Amin Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book, “The Anxious Generation,” throws down a gauntlet – teenagers’ widespread smartphone use is causing a mental health crisis, and we need immediate action. Haidt argues for a collective response, from parents to policymakers, to curb this pervasive issue. A World Raised on Screens: The “Great Rewiring” The book opens with a chilling analogy: would you raise your child on Mars, knowing the health risks? Similarly, a decade ago, parents couldn’t foresee the…