Three Youths Killed in Kishtwar Encounter; Questions Raised Over Conduct of Operations
Three youth killed in Kishtwar encounter spark fresh debate over alleged fake encounters and accountability in Kashmir.
Development or Domination? The Meaning Behind Chenab Bridge
On 6 June 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world’s tallest railway arch bridge, alongside the launch of a Vande Bharat Express train connecting Katra to Kashmir. Touted as a milestone of progress and integration, this project is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), an […]
House Pawns or Field Leaders: A Case of Kashmir’s Identity
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In the heart of Kashmir’s conflict lies a profound question: what defines Kashmir’s identity? Malcolm X’s powerful analogy of “House Negroes” and “Field Negroes” vividly illustrates this struggle.