WASEEM GUL With a heart heavy with sorrow and a spirit burning with resolve, I write as a Kashmiri, a steward of justice, and a voice for the voiceless. The terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which stole 26 lives and wounded over 20, is not merely a tragedy but a vicious assault […]
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LG Manoj Sinha’s Address to the People of J&K on the Eve of the 76th Republic Day
My dear brothers, sisters and lovable children, 1. On the eve of the 76th Republic Day of our great nation, I extend my heartfelt greetings to every citizen of Jammu and Kashmir. This day reminds us of the enduring values enshrined in the Constitution of India. It is a day of pride, reflection, and reaffirmation […]
Healthcare Equality
By Chasfeeda Shah In a transformative step toward enhancing healthcare accessibility and inclusivity, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has abolished age restrictions on purchasing health insurance policies. Effective April 01, 2024, this monumental decision opens the doors to comprehensive coverage for individuals of all ages, marking a departure from the conventional […]
CAA: Hope for Minorities
By Chasfeeda Shah On Monday, March 11th, 2024, India took a significant stride towards rectifying historical injustices with the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules. This Act, which was first introduced in December 2019, aims to provide refuge to minorities facing persecution in neighboring countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The journey […]
First In India: Kashmiri Boy Publishes Book On Crowdfunding
Irfan Bashir, a local boy from Kashmir, has written India’s first book on the social impact of crowdfunding. Irfan has written the book with Ravina Banze, who is from Mumbai. The book named ‘Crowdfunding: The Story of people’ explores the world of crowdfunding by putting the primary focus on the people. The authors have used a data-driven storytelling approach to capture the impact and potential of crowdfunding in India and the rest of the world.