For decades, Jammu and Kashmir was merely a picturesque backdrop for outside filmmakers. The debut of IFFJK marks the historic moment the valley claimed authorship of its own story. By Ajaz Rashid In an era dominated by algorithmic feeds and solitary living-room streaming, the communal ritual of cinema is staging a defiant comeback. Nowhere was […]
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The Verdict on IFFJK
The maiden IFFJK proved Jammu and Kashmir can stage a sophisticated global event, but high production values masked deeper structural gaps. Moving from administrative triumph to genuine cultural empowerment requires balancing polished optics with long-term local investment. By Ajaz Rashid The inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) arrived on the shores of […]
VP, PM, and LG Honor Resilience of Partition Survivors
Addressing events in New Delhi and Srinagar, top leaders emphasized that remembering past trauma is vital for national harmony. They urged the youth to reject divisive forces and work toward an inclusive future. By Ajaz Rashid As India prepared to celebrate its Independence Day, the country paused on August 14, 2026, to observe Partition Horrors […]
J&K’s Real Test Is Action Over Words: CM
Marking the 80th Independence Day, the Chief Minister called for continuous engagement between the government and its people. He noted that lasting peace and progress depend on holding power accountable rather than relying on empty commitments. By Ajaz Rashid Under clear August skies and amidst tight security and widespread public anticipation, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah […]
LG Manoj Sinha Hoists Tricolour at Lok Bhavan
The Lieutenant Governor commended security personnel and medal recipients for their valor in safeguarding peace and unity across the Union Territory. He further called on every citizen to actively contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. By Ajaz Rashid Marking the historic milestone of the nation’s 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir […]
Not a Crisis, a Call to Action
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent ‘Nation First Appeal’ isn’t just about saving dollars, it is a masterclass in leveraging a billion-strong population to shield the economy from a volatile world. By Ajaz Rashid The air crackles with geopolitical tension. Half a world away from India’s shores, the Strait of Hormuz, the vital maritime artery of […]
The Cracking Rice Bowl
Kashmir is trading its historic food sovereignty for the high-profit lure of modern horticulture. While orchards bring immediate wealth, the region faces a future of total dependence on outside states for its most basic staple. By Ajaz Rashid The emerald-green landscape of the Kashmir Valley, defined for centuries by the rhythmic swaying of paddy stalks, […]
Medics in Terror Plot
It began with threatening posters, but the SIA uncovered a ‘psychological smoke-screen.’ Inside the investigation that dismantled a sophisticated medical cell: how doctors allegedly used their university access to plot the revival of an al-Qaeda affiliate, stocking precursors for a deadly TATP explosive. By Ajaz Rashid The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir filed a comprehensive […]
Echoes of Lethpora
A Nation’s Unyielding Pledge to the Pulwama Bravehearts By Ajaz Rashid Seven years have passed, yet the silence that descends upon Lethpora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on February 14 remains as heavy as the mountains that stand guard over the valley. It is a silence not of defeat, but of a profound, resonating memory, […]
The Twin Tragedies
As Delhi reels from a deadly VBIED blast near the Red Fort, a second tragedy unfolds in Srinagar’s Nowgam, where seized explosives detonate during forensic testing — deepening the mystery and widening the terror trail. By Ajaz Rashid The car bomb blast near Red Fort in Delhi on November 10, 2025, represents one of the […]