In the annals of history, the tale of the Kashmiri Pandit community stands as a poignant reminder of the complexities that govern the human experience. The haunting words of Ajay Khosa encapsulate a sentiment shared by many – the dichotomy between acknowledging a painful truth and choosing to sacrifice it […]
Author: Tito Ganju
Panun Kashmir: A Resilient Beacon of Identity Amidst the Shadows of Genocide
The convergence of Genocide and Identity Erosion unfurls a complex tapestry where the term “Genocide,” a chilling semantic vessel, encapsulates the orchestrated horrors exacted upon the Kashmiri Pandit community. This classification signifies a meticulously orchestrated campaign of violence that transcends mere sporadic acts, instead bespeaking a premeditated, systematized nature. The […]
Transitioning from Community Representatives to Social Representation: Unintended Psychological Consequences Amidst Genocide’s Aftermath
The metamorphosis of organizations initially tasked with representing a victimized community into advocates for broader social issues carries intricate psychological implications, particularly within the context of a genocide. This transition inadvertently distorts the trajectory of psychological healing and justice-seeking for victims. By analyzing this shift through the prism of genocide […]
Fabricated Evidences and Subversion: Unmasking the Instrumental Role in Creating Unrest
Thirteen years after an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation ruled out rape of two women in south Kashmir’s Shopian, and chargesheeted 13 persons for fabricating evidence, the state has terminated the services of two doctors involved in the autopsy of the two women.
Pakistan Jihadi Factory – How it ruins Kashmir; 12 year old Zaibibullah turns to Jihadi Lashkar Terrorist
Nestled in God’s lap, and endowed with mesmerizing and enchanting beauty, the valley of Kashmir is a reflection of what the wise men attribute as “God’s special effort in carving out an irresistible charm, bedecking the glory of this world.” For centuries, the landscape of Kashmir has romanticized and frolicked […]
Social media agog with transfer of Basant Rath, hopes it not be true tweets Vaid.
Each one of us in ourlife times have gone through a moment or moments where we have witnessed some injustice , big or small, and looked away because the consequences of standing up against the mighty and powerful seemed too intimidating …and thereby have ensured our vulnerability to more […]
Exploring History: 26th October, 1947;India, J&K and Maharaja Hari Singh (A Compilation)
Constitutionally, British and Princely India did not co-exist well with each other. The conflict between representative government (however limited) and monarchy was fudged during the long period of constitutional reform that set in at the turn of the century. From the 1890s until the adoption of the 1935 Government of […]
Editorial : Quarterbacking the history of Kashmir : 9th august 1953
New York Times of July 5, 1953 wrote that John Fester Dulles supported the secession demand of Shiekh Abdullah or a similar solution of this nature. There was no official verification, however it is true that Adlai Stevenson, U.S. Ambassador in India visited Kashmir in May 1953, but there is […]
Editorial : Police Reforms – Priority ignored
In a recent case Dr.T.P.Senkumar (IPS)VS Union of India & Ors Hon’ble Supreme on 24th April 2017 observed: …“Before detailing the controversy before us it is necessary to refer to the decision of this Court in Prakash Singh v. Union of India and Ors. In that case, this Court […]
Editorial : Multi-craft strategy : requisite for counter terrorism
Abhimanyu was killed by his own cousins ,uncles and elders so were these bravehearts. They were partially trained to face the foe but missed the support required to defeat them. Chakravyooh was laid down for both and the execution was done without any consideration granted to ethics of warfare.But the larger question remains -how many more Abhimanyu’s would be sacrificed?