Crouching Kashmir: A Note From The Editor
In this Naya Kashmir, you can still find the scattered remains of the older one
The Unusual Trajectory Of Jammu And Kashmir’s Politics
New players and a new leadership has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir and the pressing question now is whether statehood of J&K, its demographics and land will be preserved
From ‘Naya’ To ‘Badalta’ Kashmir: The Many Narratives In J&K Manifestos
Beyond regional dignity and autonomy, development has become central in both national and regional party manifestos in Kashmir
In Kashmir, A Hunger For Solutions
The more profound truth is that knowingly or unknowingly, the people are turning to the ballot not just as a form of protest, but also as a means to seek answers to their everyday problems
Kashmir's Graffiti From The Past | Photo Story
In Kashmir, people have used walls as a medium to express themselves in the form of graffiti. Most of the graffiti now have been defaced or removed, especially in and around Srinagar. These photographs reflect the juxtaposition between these defaced graffiti messages and the changing political climate.
Prison And Prisoners Find Space In Kashmir's Election Vocabulary
For many Kashmiris, the prison system is not a distant institution. Everyone knows someone who has been detained, and emotions tied to the suffering of detainees have become part of the campaign
The Jamaat's Strategic Comeback
If the independent candidates backed by the Jamaat can be kingmakers in case of a close verdict, it may signal the politico-religious outfit’s return to democratic politics in a positive way
Can Omar Abdullah Save Face This Time?
Abdullah is struggling to stay relevant in Kashmiri politics, having lost major elections to ‘nobodies’ over the years
The Quiet Yet Powerful Words Of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
The Hurriyat Conference that he leads has traditionally advocated boycotting of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. This time the Mirwaiz has not explicitly called for a boycott elections, but has maintained that elections cannot be a replacement for conflict resolution in Kashmir
The Muftis: Speaking Kashmiri Vs Speaking For Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti and her daughter Iltija are attracting large crowds. But will it translate into votes?
A Journey From Militancy To Mainstream Politics
Usman Majeed’s rise in Kashmir politics is intriguing considering he was once an active militant fighting for Kashmir’s azadi and then a part of Ikhwan (counter-insurgency) in 1995.
The AIP's Kashmiri Pandit Contestant
Ashok Kumar Raina, Awami Ittehad Party's candidate in Chhamb constituency in Jammu, insists the party is not a proxy for the BJP
The Shifting Nature of 'Delhi's Agents' In Kashmir
Words such as Agent/Agency/Proxy/B-team are dominating the whispers in Kashmir Valley these days as people anxiously wait for the election results on October 8
Women On The Ballot In Kashmir
Problems and prospects of women waging battles of the ballot in the Valley
“The Muscular Policy Worked” | Interview With A S Dulat, ex RAW Secretary
The kind of peace that there is now is not the peace we want to see because Kashmiris have gone quiet, says A S Dulat
Kashmir’s Timeless Hamlet
Vishal Bhardwaj’s film Haider, released ten years ago, remains as relevant now as it was then because it shows nothing is ‘normal’ in Kashmir
Kashmir Chronicles: A Cinema In The Offing
While Bollywood capitalises on Kashmir, the regional film industry struggles to find financial support
J&K's Storied 'Durbar Move' Turns Poll Issue
The bi-annual shift of government offices between Jammu and Srinagar lasted from 1872 until 2021, when it was abolished by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha due to the pandemic.
Haryana Assembly Election 2024: Agniveer, Farmers And Employment Take Centre Stage
The Agnipath Yojana, farmers' distress and employment have emerged as some of the biggest issues in this Haryana Assembly election.
