When Results Become Verdicts: Jammu & Kashmir’s Dangerous Obsession with Marks
Every year in Jammu & Kashmir, the declaration of Class 10 and 12 board results triggers a familiar ritual. In…
Chenabi and the Case for Precision in Regional Identity
In a region where identity is often flattened by politics or stretched beyond recognition by nostalgia, the term Chenabi demands…
The Smartest Prison Letter Ever Written
A man was sentenced to seven long years in prison for stealing millions. Two years later, while locked behind bars,…
Chenabi: Not a Demand, But a Reminder That We Exist
For far too long, the people living along the mighty Chenab have been described only in negatives: not Kashmiri enough,…
Chenab Valley Through the Ages: My Latest Report for The Chenab Times
I’ve recently published a detailed report in The Chenab Times exploring the Chenab Valley beyond the narrow frame of current…
Through a Child’s Hands: The Photo That Became a Promise
A boy (Anzer Ayoob) holding a newspaper in his hands, April 2005. When I look at this photograph taken in…
Reclaiming “Chenabi” – A Response to Misguided Criticism
As the founder of The Chenab Times and a proud Kashmiri from Kishtwar District, currently residing in Doda District, I…
The Forgotten Martyrs of July 13, 1931 — And Why They’re Being Painted as Villains Today
✍️ By Anzer Ayoob “Martyrs never die. But in Kashmir, they are being erased.” As the sun rose over Srinagar…
Journalism vs. Churnalism: Why the Distinction Matters More Than Ever
In an age where information flows faster than ever, the line between journalism and churnalism has grown dangerously thin. As…
Anzer Creation Logo updated 2018
Here we go After long time, We are back on this channel. In previous days I have worked on many…