Protecting Kashmir’s forests, water bodies is vital

Nine years ago today, a colossal flood submerged two-third of the Kashmir Valley. It inundated areas around the city centre and Lal Chowk in Srinagar, and reached the second storey of buildings in the upmarket Rajbagh locality on the banks of the Jhelum river. Even the Army cantonment in Badami Bagh, perched on the edge […]

Limited BRICS expansion suits India’s interests, for now

While India wants a multi-polar world, China might prefer a large anti-West forum.

If hearts & minds change in J&K, it’s despite wasteful propaganda

Govt’s propaganda campaigns in J&K have largely been fruitless   

‘Kashmir Whisperers’ undoing gains made after Article 370 repeal

Self-appointed gatekeepers of India's Kashmir policy are one of the biggest threats to peace and stability in the region

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

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

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

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

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

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

Narasimha Rao’s vision: Solving Kashmir, Ayodhya quarter-century ago

Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao could have sorted out Kashmir, even built the Ayodhya temple

Revolt in Russia: Will it halt conflict in Ukraine?

Russia won’t alter course, but Prigozhin’s revolt may stall the conflict for a while

Real lesson from PM Modi’s US visit: A more equal economic partnership

Joint press conference of PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden highlighted a more equal economic partnership than was normal in the past