Article 370 had nothing to do with whom Kashmiri girls married

This commentary originally appeared in Kashmir Times. It is in response to a ​piece​ published in The Sunday Guardian on December 27,2020, written by Preeti Sompura. The writer seeks to present the misconception that the now abrogated Article 370 of the constitution of India banned Kashmiri girls from marrying non-Kashmiris. To this end, the writer narrates a story that cannot be true.

Has the Year-Long Internet Shutdown in Kashmir Been Worth It?

This piece originally appeared in Columbia Public Policy Review. Being a conflict zone, plenty of things need to be set right in Kashmir, but perhaps the urgently needed measure is to prevent further humanitarian losses which are likely to have long-term effects. Restoration of full speed internet in all districts of Jammu and Kashmir should be prioritized. It might induce a certain level of routine-normalcy in the scathed lives of people in the state. It will also allow relief in accessing other impaired basic services such as education and health care among others.