OPINION: Omar Abdullah: Caught Between Compromise and Criticism in J&K

Peerzada Masarat ShahOmar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, is under fire for a perceived misstep that has struck a nerve with the region’s voters. On April 7, 2025, he and his father, Farooq Abdullah, were photographed taking selfies with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju at Srinagar’s Tulip Garden, a moment that clashed with the…

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The AI Art Mirage: Why Chasing Studio Ghibli’s Magic Falls Flat?

Peerzada Masarat ShahWe live in a world where artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of creativity. From churning out faux Renaissance portraits to spitting out modernist squiggles, AI’s reach in visual art is nothing short of jaw-dropping. Lately, though, it’s the buzz around AI mimicking Studio Ghibli — the Japanese animation giant behind Spirited Away,…

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A Grave Injustice: Exploitation of Kashmiri Pandit Properties in the Name of Security

While the importance of safeguarding the nation is beyond question, what is completely unjustified is the manner in which the properties of already-victimized citizens are being misused by paramilitary forces. Kundan KashmiriOne of the most painful and long-neglected issues faced by the displaced Kashmiri Pandit (KP) community is the continued occupation of their properties in…

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