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…
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…