Nisar Dharma

A journalist by chance with over six years of experience in reporting, editing, and curating content. Nisar has dual Masters Degrees in Mass Communication and Journalism, and English Literature. He has covered education, health, politics, and human rights. He likes working for a daily, though occasionally tries his pen in long-form to connect personal narratives with history. Nisar loves reading, and re-reading Orwell.

Kashmir besieged ahead of August 15

Srinagar, Aug 13: Ahead of August 15, the number of the government forces patrolling every nook and corner of Kashmir has increased manifold with intensified frisking. Stringent measures have been put in place…
August 14, 2018

Kashmir shuts, funeral pulls thousands

Srinagar, Jun 25: Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the recent civilian killings. The shutdown was announced on Sunday evening by Joint Hurriyat leadership of Syed Ali Geelani,…
June 26, 2018