In Delhi, dismay and despair

‘It’s a psychological war’ Unable to communicate with family in the Valley, kashmiri students are anxious to go back home ANUSUYA SOM The government claims to have set a new path for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir but Kashmiris studying in Delhi aren’t buying the narrative. Waseem is a resident of Kulgam district […]

Why the RSS lay low

The Parivar is satisfied with the way the Modi-Shah duo has handled this contentious issue ARUN ANAND The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to underplay its response to Kashmir-related developments. Here are ten reasons why. The RSS does not want it to be projected as a victory of any particular political party or a […]

A new chapter of strife will now unfold in J&K

Editor-in-chief of Kashmir Times writes that there will be loss of participatory democracy, new social conflicts, and a host of economic and developmental issues Jammu & Kashmir now officially loses its special status. Along with that, it also lost its statehood status. The geographical and political entity it was till some days ago is now […]

Tales from the past

When people from the older generation narrate their experiences of Delhi of the past, the Capital then and now sound like two entirely different cities “The real essence of history lies not in books, but the story of common men narrating their experiences. It helps you understand the culture of the city”, said historian Sohail […]

When prisoners sing the blues away

Trained and talented inmates will showcase their musical skills this Independence Day. Tihar Idol, a reality show, is also ready to be broadcast During Independence Day, no outsiders are allowed into Tihar Jail. But the inmates don’t need any VIP to deliver long-winded speeches. They have their own unique celebration, as prisoners who have been […]

Doval’s courtroom drama

In his defamation case against caravan magazine, Vivek Doval was cross-questioned about links to a firm named in the ‘Paradise Papers’. He denied knowing cayman islands is a tax haven National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s son, Vivek Doval, was cross-examined for three consecutive days at the Rouse Avenue District Court House complex last week. This […]

Inventors at work

One innovation will tackle cancer more effectively and affordably; the other is a solar-powered water pump which would help farmers cut costs Not everyone needs to be a mad scientist, working in a laboratory alone till the wee hours, dishevelled, abandoning all things soap-based. They can be students like the ones from IITs and IISCs […]

Another bill rushed through

Trans activist Rachna Mudraboyina points out various issues with the Transgender Bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha Amidst the noise about Article 370 being scrapped in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019. It was introduced on July 19 and Minister of State for […]