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David Devadas

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David Devadas is a seasoned journalist with a deep understanding of the Kashmir issue. He is the author of The Story of Kashmir and The Generation of Rage in Kashmir (OUP, 2018). He also analyses politics, geopolitics and security matters.
Prominent Pandits who had remained in Kashmir were killed about 22 months ago despite the state’s demonstrated capacity of providing security
News

Opportunity to rehabilitate Pandits back in Kashmir might be lost

By David Devadas August 11, 2023

As militancy creeps back, the opportunity for real integration and re-establishment of Kashmiri Pandits, seems to have been frittered away

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Setting right the chaos of the past ought to be an urgent priority for the Manoj Sinha administration.
Opinion

J&K is trapped in a bureaucratic mesh, and lacks vision, direction

By David Devadas August 8, 2023

This is the third in a series of articles written by journalist David Devadas’ on the fourth anniversary of the introduction of constitutional changes in J&K

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In May this year, Indian Army organised a workshop on Shina Culture at Gurez  (Photo Courtesy Twitter @NorthernComd_IA)
Opinion

Shina Cultural Centre: Beacon of hope for Kashmir’s marginalised groups

By David Devadas July 31, 2023

Brainchild of the Indian Army, Centre opens new vistas for the preservation and recognition of marginalised identities in Kashmir’s Gurez Valley

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Given the changing times as well as his personal style, it is unlikely that PM Narendra Modi will back down in the face of opposition pressure
Opinion

Democracy’s demand for compromise: Finding common ground in Parliament

By David Devadas July 30, 2023

In the midst of a turbulent monsoon session, there is a need for unity in India’s Parliament for the greater good of the country

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Gujjars have always opposed ST status for 'Pahadis' and have reacted strongly in the last few days (File Photo)
Opinion

Political calculations: Evaluating implications of ST status for ‘Pahadis’

By David Devadas July 28, 2023

On current reckoning, the BJP has little chance of gaining votes in the Valley, particularly in south Kashmir

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