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The Tipping Point: New Delhi now faces not Terrorists, but the young Kashmiri Masses

July 11, 2016 Editor

SEEMA MUSTAFA The death of 22 year old Burhan Wani in an encounter is the tipping point for Kashmir. The thousands who walked miles to attend his funeral at Tral are testimony to the shift, as mobs after 20 years attacked government vehicles and installations in what constituted large scale violence for a Valley under curfew and strict restrictions. What started in 2010 has blown into open defiance and alienation that will not take a step back. The windows have been shut, the doors bolted and secured by the Kashmiris…

The Burhan Tsunami!

July 11, 2016 Editor

Right now entire Kashmir is virtually burning. According to reports, over a dozen and a half youth have been shot dead and there are hundreds of persons with bullet injuries in different hospitals all over Kashmir. The Divisional Commissioner has declared that the curfew in entire valley will continue for the time being. In spite of curfew and deployment of additional forces, the situation does not seem to be cooling down. The young Burhan represented a phenomenon which by his killing instead of dying down, may grow geometrically. The phenomenon…

The Kashmir manifesto: Delhi’s policy playbook in the Valley

July 11, 2016 Editor

The Kashmir manifesto: Delhi’s policy playbook in the Valley Sushil Aaron, Hindustan Times India’s political class operates with a flawed policy playbook in the Valley which inevitably stokes unrest The popular 22-year old Kashmiri militant leader Burhan Wani was killed by security forces on Friday. Thousands gathered for memorial prayers across Kashmir. Protesters clashed with security forces who shot 17 civilians dead. The reaction has been on expected lines. Kashmir is in deep distress. The national media’s coverage is frenzied and often lacks balance. Hardline nationalists on Twitter are blaming…

Young shoulders, heavy burden

June 28, 2016 Editor

Badrul-Duja Childhood is simplicity and innocence. Children should not be interfered with in their childhood. A child is a free spirit and therefore there should be interference whatsoever to disturb their innocence and simplicity. They are free from evil motives, free from materialism, free from hate and greed. They should not be robbed off their freedom either at their own homes or schools. A child is a blooming and colorful rose and spreads fragrance in the garden of humanity. Let them grow in the cradle of nature. As they grow…

DPS Row: An Alumna Speaks Up

June 24, 2016 Editor

By Ann Saad Keeping the recent rush of write ups on Delhi Public School (DPS) abaya row in mind, let’s put the things in perspective. Kashmir isn’t a normal place, so let’s not try hard to normalize a situation or a place by keeping a very narrow vision. DPS came to Kashmir in 2003 and I was one among the first students to join the school. My parents had waited so long for the school to finally open. The craze of nyebrem Indian teachers teaching their kids had gripped my…

Separatists’ Unity – Purpose and Dimensions

June 15, 2016 Editor

They have joined hands to oppose the ‘Sainik colony’ and ‘exclusive townships’ for migrant Pandits Arun Joshi Kashmiri separatists have “united”. Some pictures showing icons of separatism Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik — representing three different thoughts vis-à-vis the Kashmir solution —- huddled together have appeared to reinforce the substance in the symbolism. Geelani is all for implementation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions of 1948-49, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is a pragmatic leader who wants dialogue to determine the course of the outcome…

Four laning Srinagar-Banihal: Perform or surrender

June 3, 2016 Editor

Mohammad Farooq Wani Administrative callousness has always marred Kashmir due to its poor attention towards Kashmiris infrastructure and more importantly the National highway NH1 which is considered to be the lifeline for Kashmir. During winters NH1 often remains cutoff due to landslides and traffic jams. The closure of road during landslides and snow not only put the people of Kashmir to hardships but adversely affects the economic condition of the people as well despite having adequate funds. The four laneing of Srinagar-Banihal has missed several deadlines which shows the callous…

Kashmir: Caught in Food Dilemma

May 28, 2016 Editor

To eat or not to eat! Javaid Malik What to eat, what not to eat has become a big debate these days. No food starting, bread to fruits, seems safe. Everyday people come across the advisories declaring one or other food unsafe. Sometimes people are told that certain foods contain carcinogenic chemicals while the fruits and vegetables which they eat regularly are ripened by using chemicals harmful for our health. Would anyone please tell what’s good for health? There is no doubt about the fact that there has been an…

Kashmir’s culture and a samovar

May 21, 2016 Editor

Rifat Mohidin When Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s eye caught an intricately crafted samovar at Srinagar’s Kashmir Haat, she unknowingly brought this traditional Kashmiri copper utensil and the culture it symbolises into focus. Mehbooba had gone to inaugurate National Khadi Exhibition on May 8, when she saw the utensil and became the first buyer at the event. Ghulam Nabi Sheikh, who runs stall number 11 and 12, was the lucky seller. “When all the Kashmiri handcrafts are struggling to survive in the market, copper utensils are still in a good demand…

Bollywood’s love with Pheran

May 21, 2016 Editor

Irfan Raina The bollywood’s romance has not only continued with Kashmir’s breathtaking places but age-old local culture and tradition has been persistently portrayed in the films shot here. The snow covered mountains and lush green meadows have not only provided beautiful backdrop to filmmakers but the actresses who have been costumed with Kashmiri’s traditional dress especially pheran have also looked graceful. From Sharmila Tagore who looked extremely pretty and innocent in the film ‘Kashmir ki kali’ wearing the pheran, a head dress and matching jewellery. In the song ‘yeh chand…