Articles Archives | Kashmir POST

From London’s Hyde Park to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and Srinagar’s Ghanta Ghar: The Global Story of Protest Spaces

October 13, 2026 Editor

From Astronomical Observatory to Protest Landmark: Jantar Mantar’s Place in the Global History of Dissent

As Delhi removes Jantar Mantar from its list of designated protest venues, a wider debate returns: should democracy keep dissent visible near centres of power, or move demonstrations to controlled spaces on the urban periphery? By: Javid Amin | 13 October 2026 Srinagar / Delhi: A public square can be a marketplace in the morning, a transport hub in the afternoon and the centre of a political storm by evening. Across the world, certain streets, parks and open grounds have acquired a more enduring role: they have become places where…

Eid for Some, Responsibility for Her

May 21, 2026 Editor

Eid for Some, Responsibility for Her — Sharing Joy, Sharing the Load By: Mehrun Nisa Bilal | 21 May 2026 Adulthood is not just about realizing that festivals are meant for celebration. It is also about realizing who silently makes that celebration possible. As children, most of us think Eid is about new clothes, warm hugs, laughter, the sweetness of sheer khurma, and the joy of being together. But as we grow older, we begin to notice things that childhood never allowed us to see. We start noticing the invisible…

Festivals in Kashmir During Crisis: Islamic Call for Simplicity, Compassion & Faith in Difficult Times

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Editor

Festivals in Kashmir During Uncertain Times: A Call for Simplicity and Compassion By: Javid Amin | 18 March 2026 When Joy Feels Heavy in the Valley In the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir Valley, festivals have always carried a unique warmth. From the spiritual calm of Ramadan nights to the joyful gatherings of Eid mornings, celebrations here are deeply rooted in faith, family, and tradition. The aroma of home-cooked meals, the sound of prayers from mosques, and the warmth of community bonds define Kashmiri festivities. But in recent years—and especially in…

Carry Your Own Water: The True Cost of Every Resource in a World of Easy Abundance

January 19, 2026 Editor

Carry Your Own Water: Understanding the True Cost of Every Resource in Modern Life By: Javid Amin | 19 January 2026 When Effort Disappears, Value Follows Modern life is defined by convenience. Water flows at the turn of a tap. Money moves with a swipe of a finger. Food arrives at our doors with minimal effort. Electricity hums silently through wires, and time seems endlessly consumed by notifications, meetings, and entertainment. In this landscape of abundance, something subtle but profound has occurred: the disappearance of effort has diminished our sense…

Tourism in Kashmir — Charting a Path to Resilience and Growth in 2026

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 Umar Khan Amiri

Tourism in Kashmir 2026 — Resilience, Growth, and a New Era of Travel Tourism has long been the economic backbone of Kashmir, driving employment, social mobility, and global interest in the Himalayan region. As we enter 2026, the tourism sector stands at a crossroads — balancing recovery, persistent challenges, and opportunities for sustainable expansion. The tourism landscape in Jammu & Kashmir has seen dramatic fluctuations over the past few years. After the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, there were clear signs of revival. Domestic tourist visits surged from approximately…

When Time Loses Its Blessing, the Sweetness of Life Vanishes

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025 Editor

When Time Loses Its Blessing, the Sweetness of Life Vanishes By: Waris Nissar In an age of speed and progress, humanity has gained convenience but lost calm. Life now moves fast, loud, and restless — leaving hearts searching for peace once known to generations before us. Time once felt gentle. Days carried peace, and even simple living held meaning. Our elders often spoke of that sweetness of time — a calmness that gave life depth and value. Today, despite all progress and connection, peace feels distant, and moments slip away…

Kashmir’s Dynasty Politics: Seven Decades of Betrayal and Broken Promises

October 6, 2025 Editor

The Red Apple Metaphor: How Kashmir’s Leaders Feast and Flee By: Javid Amin | 06 October 2025 Elections in Kashmir arrive like monsoon floods—dramatic, disruptive, and ultimately draining. Politicians descend upon the valley with garlands and grandiose slogans, feast on the “red part of the apple”—the sweet, visible fruit of public sentiment—then vanish, leaving Kashmiris to chew on the bitter peel of broken promises. For 77 years, since 1947, Kashmir has witnessed a political theatre where dynastic actors perform empathy during campaigns, only to exit stage left when accountability comes…

Hardest Paper: A Life Written in Stone, Not Ink

September 7, 2025 Editor

A Life of Emotional Hardship, Silent Survival, and Unbreakable Voice By: Javid Amin | 07 Sep 2025 Life as a Test Without Lifelines Some lives aren’t lived—they’re endured. They don’t come with multiple choice questions or lifelines. They come with bruises disguised as lessons, and silence mistaken for strength. “Hardest Paper” isn’t just a metaphor. It’s a lived reality. It’s the story of someone who’s been handed a test so cruel, even the answers hurt. But instead of folding, they wrote. Instead of breaking, they spoke. And instead of disappearing,…

Youth Violence in Srinagar: Rise of Teen Gangs, Stabbings & Societal Crisis | Expert Analysis

August 8, 2025 Editor

Rebels in Uniform: Kashmir’s Knife-Wielding Children & the Descent Into Gang Warfare By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 08 Aug 2025 When Textbooks Are Traded for Blades Srinagar. The name once conjured images of serene Dal Lake, majestic chinars, and a rich tapestry of culture and learning. Today, a chilling new reality echoes through its ancient alleys and modern thoroughfares: the sound of sirens responding to teen-on-teen violence, the hushed whispers of gang rivalries, and the heart-wrenching cries of parents whose children have swapped school uniforms for the grim insignia…

Our Heritage our Identity

July 31, 2025 Editor

By Tamana Jeelani Kashmiri copperware is not only a local product — it is the voice of cultural awareness of the Valley. They are masterpieces in the real meaning of the term, which are at present facing the danger of encroachment by mass producers. Conservation of heritage is something that is most needed today, and Kashmiri copperware pots must be put in the limelight once again. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE As early as Persian-influenced Mughal-era art, Kashmiri copperware art has endured through the centuries. With time, they got interwoven into day-to-day and…