Kashmir

The people of Kashmir and Palestine have suffered oppression for many decades, both starting with the British and then by India and Israel, respectively

The Israeli occupation of Palestine

Democratic countries that are committed to human rights must take decisive action to pressure India to quell its abuses and protect minority communities.

A frontier dispute between the two Asian giants turned deadly for the first time in 45 years. Observers argue the skirmish was exacerbated by Delhi’s annexation of Kashmir and…

Within India, the Bharatiya Janata Party government is stoking Islamophobia by using religion as an instrument of identity politics

With communication lines down, residents can’t call ambulances or schedule operations

A communications blackout left people worldwide worried about the fate of their relatives in an area that contains the only Muslim majority in India

While both sides have played down the threat of war, the rare aerial engagement over the disputed territory of Kashmir significantly raises the stakes

While India’s leader was retracing Gandhi’s not-so-clean footsteps in South Africa, peaceful protesters were being shot dead in Kashmir.

Hopes of finding survivors have faded as Pakistan troops desperately search for 135 people still buried in an avalanche at the Siachen Glacier.

The <em>Economist</em> has accused India of censorship after officials prevented the distribution of the latest edition because of a map of Kashmir.

In Indian Kashmir, allegiance to the rival team, Pakistan, reflects bitter feelings in the turbulent region.

Tourists are trickling back to Kashmir, despite its reputation. Ed Douglas finds it scarred but safe –and heartbreakingly beautiful.

India and Pakistan hold their first official talks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks on Thursday, a meeting that may help thaw their frigid relations.

India’s home minister said on Wednesday that pre-paid cellphones may be banned in Kashmir as concerns grow that they are impossible to trace.