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Milking the Dead: Kashmir's Oldest Political Industry

Srinagar, July 14 -- If Kashmir had a national industry, it wouldn't be tourism, handicrafts, or horticulture. It would be grief. Because for decades, Kashmiri politicians have made an art form out ... Read More


Buta Malik and the Startling Facts of the Amarnath Shrine

Srinagar, July 7 -- Each year, as the twin yatras of Shri Amarnath and Machail unfurl across the Himalayas, lakhs of pilgrims brave the heights not only in search of divine grace but also guided by ce... Read More


Tum Kya Jano Ek Smart Cycle Ki Keemat IAS Babu!

Srinagar, June 23 -- In May 2023, our urban visionaries dropped 900 bicycles and 100 docking stations onto the streets of Srinagar - from Batamaloo to Lal Chowk - with all the pomp of a tech revolutio... Read More


Do Tiranga Lights and a Polo View Walkthrough Make Srinagar a Smart City?

Srinagar, June 2 -- If smartness were judged by fairy lights and Instagram reels, perhaps yes. But cities aren't judged by how they look at night - they're judged by how they work during the day. And ... Read More


Ceasefires and Cemetery Rows in Kashmir's Eternal Compromise

Srinagar, May 12 -- The announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan often evokes cautious optimism across the subcontinent. The phrase sounds comforting, almost like a lullaby to a fatigued... Read More


How Is the Indus Water Treaty India's Greatest Untapped Weapon?

Srinagar, April 28 -- What is Indus Water Treaty? The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-sharing agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, brokered by the World Bank. It governs the use ... Read More