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The writer is a journalist based in Kashmir.
POLITICS
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Why J&K BJP leader Rakesh Pandita's killing is a policing failure
New Delhi needs to review its policy on Kashmir. At least with regard to the revival of smart policing — something that can save human lives — and also prevent the police from issuing statements, which seemingly abuse the idea of democracy.
POLITICS
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Why the Centre needs to review Kashmir beyond the rosy picture
Beyond the festivities linked to the abrogation of the special status, there lies an evolving story in Jammu and Kashmir that raises concerns on national security and public alienation.
POLITICS
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Who killed Kashmiri lawyer Babar Qadri
The young lawyer was reportedly on the radar of terror group linked to journalist Shujaat Bukhari’s killing.
POLITICS
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Why L-G Manoj Sinha is Modi-Shah’s best bet for Kashmir
After the abrogation of Article 370, L-G Manoj Sinha’s appointment seems to be the first move that may bring back smiles on the faces of people from the Valley who crave good governance.
POLITICS
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How the spillover of militancy in Kashmir went from south to north
For the last few months, New Delhi is testing Kashmir’s troubled waters through new mentors who have little or no idea of the ground situation in the restive region.
POLITICS
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How Pakistan has dumped Hurriyat and Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir
After 30 years of romance, Pakistan seems to have dumped both Hizbul and Hurriyat alike.
VARIETY
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Why slain sarpanch Ajay Pandita’s daughter should inspire ghar wapsi of Kashmiri Pandits
Niyanta Pandita, the daughter of Ajay Pandita, should be an inspiration for a new India, an India where displaced Kashmiri Pandits can return to their homeland.
VARIETY
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Lockdown-prash for coronavirus: How PM Modi’s mantra is tonic for India in Covid-19 war
Who else but PM Modi could have so effectively convinced the nation to stay home, stay safe?
VARIETY
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Tableeghis need compassion in this crisis, not FIR
If the courts have sought compassion, governments shouldn’t cross those limits.
VARIETY
| 3-minute read