Ahmad Ayaz De mocracy is not sustained merely by conducting elections or invoking the phrase “public mandate” in speeches. It survives only when those entrusted with authority respect the verdict...

Two instruments of truth — one that speaks the moment, and one that preserves it forever.  Introduction: Since the earliest dawn of language, humankind has searched for ways to express...

For centuries, Jammu & Kashmir has been celebrated as a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and deep spiritual heritage. But beyond the scenic lakes, mountains, and meadows lies an...

Ahmad Ayaz The 2024 Assembly elections in Jammu & Kashmir marked a crucial democratic milestone: the return of an elected government after years of direct central rule under the Lieutenant...

For years, Srinagar — the city of shimmering lakes and Chinar-lined boulevards — has been quietly suffocating under the weight of its own waste. The city once celebrated for its...

Ahmad Ayaz When the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) announced its arrival in Srinagar under the grand banner of Mars Sports Spirit, expectations soared across the Valley. For a region...

Kashmir’s politics has always been a delicate balancing act — between emotion and struggle, between power and principle. Yet in recent years, this balance appears to have tilted decisively towards...

Ahmad Ayaz The Decline Of Grace In Governance: In a democracy, power is not seized; it is entrusted. Leadership is not inherited by entitlement but earned through trust — built...

Restoring statehood to Jammu & Kashmir is not merely an administrative or procedural matter. At its core, it is a political decision — one that reflects the will of the...

Introduction: Srinagar—the crown jewel of Kashmir—is renowned for its tranquil lakes, historic gardens, and majestic mountains. Yet behind this natural beauty lies a harsh reality: the city is sinking under...