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Framing the Enemy: Modi, Bollywood and the Battle of Narratives

Javeria Tanwir September 17, 2025

Bollywood has become a powerful weapon in India’s information warfare, reshaping narratives on Pakistan, Kashmir, and Islam through propaganda-driven blockbusters. Under Modi’s BJP, cinema is being used to rewrite history, fuel nationalism, and normalize Islamophobia, raising serious concerns for regional peace and stability.

Climate Change and Mental Health in AJK: Assessing Impacts amid an Awareness Deficit

Saad Khursheed August 26, 2025

Climate change is reshaping life in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, from melting glaciers and cloudbursts to devastating floods. Beyond economic losses, these disasters are leaving deep psychological scars, with rising cases of PTSD, depression, and chronic stress. Yet, awareness of the mental health toll remains scarce, underscoring the urgent need for community resilience and mental health support in AJK.

Challenging India’s Assumption of Kashmir’s Global Irrelevance

Muhammad Mobashir Turk August 24, 2025

Operation Sindoor has revived international focus on Kashmir, undermining India’s assumption of global indifference and boosting Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.