Public Insight Post-Article 370

From 10 November to 16 December 2019, this author travelled across the Valley to talk to people from diverse sections of society. Given the uncertainty over the next government action and the fear psychosis of the people, the aut…

Corruption and Governance After Abrogation of Article 370

On 5 August 2019 when the Union home minister introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill in the Raja Sabha, he said that the special status given to J&K under Article 370 was the root cause of corruption, terro…

Economy and Education After Abrogation Of Article 370

Core sectors of the economy of J&K have witnessed a steep decline after the abrogation of Article 370. Due to the communications blockade, curfews, and militant threats, in the past five months alone, the economy of Kashmir…

Jammu and Kashmir After Abrogation Of Article 370

Article 370, over the decades, was diluted many times with the consent of the Kashmiris and the elected state government to facilitate integration, better administration and good governance. Despite these dilutions, however, A…

Ancient History of Kashmir

Kalhana was the first historian who wrote about Kashmir in his book Rajatarangini during 1148-1150 AD. It is earliest source on Kashmir that can be labelled as a reliable 'historical text'. According to Rajatarangini…

History of Kashmir

The history of Kashmir can be traced from numerous archaelogical sites and from the famous book Rajatarangini. The valley of Kashmir was the influential seat of several important dynasties. In 1947, Kashmir became a part of India…

Blossom by blossom the spring begins

A lie is like a cat: you need to stop it before it gets out the door or it’s really hard to catch.

A lie is like a cat: you need to stop it before it gets out the door or it’s really hard to catch.

Even Though There Are Many Laws And Against Dowry.Why Don't it Affect India

Instead of outright refusing dowry often people tell the bride’s parents, “You can give your daughter whatever you want.” And just like that, the burden of defining a “respectable” amount is shifted to the bride’s parents. And …

FORMATION OF J&K

Jammu and Kashmir became a distinct state of India in October 1947. ✳This happened after the region was attacked by Tastun tribesmen and the formed country Pakistan.  🟪Maharaja Hari Singh signed an agreement with the Indian gove…

MODERN HISTORY OF JAMMU

The modern period in the history of Jammu saw the rise of the Sikhs and the Dogras. Sikh rule in Jammu was established under the rule of Ranjit Singh. SIKH RULE (1808-1846) 🔴 In 1808, Sardar Hukum Singh Chimmi annexed the Jammu…

MEDIVAL HISTORY OF JAMMU

In mid 8th century, the Dhar dynasty was weakened by facing several attacks from neighbouring regi ons of Poonch, Kashmir and outside invasions. The weakening of this dynasty led to the emergence of a stronger dynasty known as …