In Depth
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686Letter to Mirwaiz: Prevent misuse of pulpits for personal publicity
“By establishing clear and strict guidelines regarding who is qualified to address the public from the pulpit, we can safeguard the peace...
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Why Kashmiris must reclaim the soul of Kashmir’s Sufi movement
For centuries, Sufism or Tasawwuf shaped Kashmir’s spiritual and social fabric, balancing mysticism with Islamic law. But today, this legacy faces distortion...
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Thinking about the trouble in tribal heartland
The issue of forest land rights remains sensitive as tribal communities are caught between the need for development and the preservation of...
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From ‘Phiran Kurti’ to ‘Wajjwan Thali’: Fetish and exploitation of Kashmir’s culture
You might have heard someone say, “why do you get offended if I wear a firan-kurti like a dress, in my own...
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‘Every institution is complicit’: Legal hurdles and societal shame protects abusers
The recent conviction of Aijaz Sheikh marks a significant milestone in pursuit of justice for survivors of child sex abuse. However, it...
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‘Abused thousands of young boys over decades’: Notorious child-rapist Aijaz Sheikh finally convicted under Section 377
Srinagar: Aijaz Sheikh, one of Kashmir’s most notorious child rapists, has finally been convicted under Section 377 of the Ranbir Penal Code....
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Neglecting our own Green Paradise? Kashmir’s overlooked lawns
If there’s one asset that Kashmiris proudly own and love to flaunt, it’s a private lawn or a bagh, as we call...
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The Double-Edged Sword of Knowledge: Why we must protect truth in the age of misinformation
The allure of learning is undeniable. A single revelation can transform the mundane into the profound, a simple fact can upend our...
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Unlock the hidden power of Alhamdulilah: How gratitude can transform your life
“Achooooo!” went little Ali, sniffling and cleaning his nose with his cute blue handkerchief. “You forgot to say something, Ali,” said his...
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Brief: Syrian Opposition topples Assad, Baathist era ends
In a historic turn of events, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as opposition forces, led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham...
