Commentaries

Kashmir’s unrelenting struggle for reliable electricity
800 600 Parvaiz Yousuf

As the crisp winter breeze sweeps through the picturesque Kashmir Valley, residents brace themselves for a recurring challenge: power outages. Amidst the stunning natural beauty that graces this region lies…

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Analyzing the transition of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Jammu and Kashmir
1024 611 Neha Aggarwal

Introduction Governance is a multifaceted and multi-layered activity. It is composed of a diverse set of actors and processes carrying out the day-to-day activities of the state administration. Be any…

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Exploring the traditional knowledge of Gujjars and Bakarwals 
1024 576 Zahoor Ahmad Dar

The entire so-called civilizational construct started when the human species appeared on the earth, began to observe things around them, and attempted to make sense of them according to their…

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J&K has compelling reasons for earthquake-resilient construction
1024 576 Adeela Hameed

The Turkey-Syria earthquakes demonstrated the effectiveness of seismic protection technologies and engineering techniques that can be employed to manage the reaction of structures to earthquakes. The earthquakes put to the…

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Uncovering causes and consequences of human trafficking
1024 768 Neha Aggarwal

Nobel Laureate, Nelson Mandela has aptly described the essence of human rights in the following words, “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.”As the world…

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Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime in Kashmir
1024 579 Adeela Hameed

From petty theft, sexual abuse, cyberbullying, drug trafficking, and organized gangs to the alarming rise in homicides, Kashmir Valley is seeing a surge in violent crime.  According to the National…

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Role of Women in the Shawl Industry of Kashmir
1024 577 Murchana Goswami

The shawl industry of Kashmir has a rich history and is known for manufacturing some of the finest shawls around the world. These shawls are a symbol of elegance and…

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