During the dark and bitterly cold night of January 19, 1990, thousands of terrified Hindu families in the Kashmir Valley faced three grim alternatives—Raliv, galiv, ya chaliv (convert, die, or flee)—broadcast from mosque loudspeakers. Their ancestors had been hounded with the same options—many of their ancestors had converted, some were killed, and many others had […]
Is the Bond Market Smarter than the Stock Market? My Take
Imagine you are part of a motley group of neighborhood friends. Some of you are cautious and patient, but many are impulsive. Your group is prone to mood swings triggered by greed and fear. Many in your group want to make a fast buck, and in this pursuit, they explore all kinds of strategies. In […]
Experience a Slice of Kashmir through Food
I love to cook. My love affair with cooking started after marriage, when I had access to a full-fledged kitchen, and strengthened when I realized that my son has a discerning palate. My wife and I consumed Kashmiri food in our families of origin, and we have partly continued the tradition in our family. In […]