Trump’s America wants to ‘bankrupt’ Iran. Will it Work?
“The conditions in the Middle East and broadly the world at large are fluid. World politics and international relations are at an inflection point. This presents an opportunity for Trump 2.0 – to...
View ArticleJunipers: The Cornerstone of the Dards of Kargil
“The Juniper tree is not just a symbol, but a central focus that permeates the Dards’ religious rituals, ceremonies, folklore, medicinal practices, and everyday activities. It is a unifying element...
View ArticleClimate Anxiety Rising in Schoolchildren; 89% of surveyed children in Delhi...
“In a one-of-its-kind survey of schoolchildren from various socio-economic categories in Delhi NCR by non-profit Chintan provides unique insights into children’s perspective on climate change.” Nidhi...
View ArticleJourney Through Pakistan: A Month of Insights and Intrigue
“From the historical grandeur of Lahore to the bustling modernity of Islamabad, from the narrow streets filled with history to the lively discussions at university canteens, Pakistan was a country of...
View ArticleASHA workers promoting hygiene in rural Kashmir
“More young girls, especially from marginalized backgrounds, are now enrolling in schools,” Rafiqa says proudly. “We’re working to ensure menstrual hygiene doesn’t hinder their progress.” Shah...
View ArticleMuslim’s Six Lakh Acres of Waqf land may be ‘Centralized’
“The Bill, introduced during the Monsoon session of Parliament on July 28, caused a ruckus in the house and was then sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for wider scrutiny.” Syed Ali Mujtaba* The...
View ArticleCaught between Haze and Politics of Hate
“A dual crisis of environmental and political pollution is plaguing New Delhi and beyond. While the government is apathetic to the fate of those caught in the polluting air, the Hindu Rightwing’s...
View ArticleSilence Must End: Justice and Accountability Need of Hour for Torture Victims
“The path toward justice and reconciliation is fraught with challenges, but the voices of victims and their families must not be silenced” Altaf Hussain Wani* The alleged torture of civilians at an...
View ArticleIsrael has killed all life in Gaza
“They are blocking food. Essential needs. Medicine. They are using food as a pressure tactics. A freezing winter is coming. It is going to be tough. Thousands have vanished. Refugee camps are bombed....
View ArticleBenjamin Netanyahu is now a wanted man
“Netanyahu’s position as Prime Minister is protecting him from being convicted and sentenced in an Israeli court on charges of corruption. Now, an ICC arrest warrant gives him another reason to hold...
View ArticleOfficial Indifference, System Failure is Recipe for Tragedy
“The story of John Bellingham and Spencer Perceval serves as a haunting reminder that deadliest threats sometimes arise not from declared enemies but from ordinary citizens driven to desperate...
View ArticleSambhal violence is not just shocking but on the expected format of RSS’...
“Such a post-factor rationalization of what was done on 6 December 1992, would place in jeopardy the fate of numerous historical monuments all over the country, an increasing number of which are being...
View ArticlePakistan politics at its worst… and at its best
“Beyond the headlines as ousted prime minister Imran Khan’s supporters take protest to the politicians in the federal capital – will force or reason win the day? If force wins, Pakistan loses. This is...
View ArticleWhy has the Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ been stopped from being...
“What do we gain by blocking the first Pakistani film to be released in India in over ten years? My Right to Information request, submitted in mid-September to India’s Ministry of Information and...
View ArticleDisengagement to de-escalation
“India has exerted a capability for deterrence by punishment – or the ability to up the military ante – to bring home to the Chinese that disengagement is in the interest of both states. Its showing...
View ArticleJamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir: A Controversial Legacy of Politics and...
“Over the years, Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir has navigated a complex and often controversial path, balancing its ideological roots with political aspirations” (This is Part-I of three Part...
View ArticleBook Review – Being the Other: The Muslim in India
“The British Raj purposefully incited Hindus against Muslims, establishing the foundations for their divide-and-rule doctrine. In Chapter 3, the author digs into theories that arose during and after...
View ArticleKashmiri saffron – Golden treasure of the valley
“Kashmiri saffron, with its rich history, enticing fragrance, and unique flavor, is an emblem of Kashmir’s and India’s rich cultural heritage. This golden spice adds a touch of luxury and enhanced...
View ArticleIf a PhD scholar is Selling Juice on the Streets, It’s Not Inspiration But...
“What appears at first glance to be a story of individual resilience is, in reality, a critical expose of governmental mismanagement and wasted human potential. Instead of celebrating these scholars’...
View ArticleJamaat-e-Islami in Jammu and Kashmir: A Controversial Legacy of Politics and...
“The decision to contest elections appeared less about ideological conviction and more about lifting the ban on the organization—a move that alienated much of its cadre” (This is Part-II and Part-I...
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