Generation Hope: Kashmir’s Youth Forging Paths To Peace Amidst Challenges – OpEd
Viewing Kashmiri society through the lens of peace and conflict studies, it can be argued that conflict management though has
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Author: Dr. Adfer Shah
Dr. Adfer Rashid Shah is a sociologist and social analyst based in India. He is primarily known for his academic work and commentary on Kashmir, youth studies, pilgrimage, Muslim endowments, pesphology and social issues. Besides being a columnist, he is currently associated with India’s prestigious world ranking institute Jamia Millia Islamia Central University in New Delhi. He was awarded the prestigious George Greenia Research fellowship by institute of pilgrimage studies, William and Mary, USA for his sociological work on Amarnath Pilgrimage in India’s Kashmir valley. Before being elevated to the honorary position of Editor, He served Eurasia review as Associate Editor from 2014-2024 and also edited India’s Prestigious International Journal Women’s Link as Associate Editor from 2017 to 2022. His research areas are Sociology of Kashmir, Youth Studies, Gender Studies, Peace Building and research in conflict Zones, Pilgrimage Studies besides sociology of Development and Tibetan Refugees. He has also been teaching papers on ethnicity, minorities and Multiculturalism in India. Dr Shah contributes regularly to academic journals and newspapers and writes on issues related to Kashmir, Peace, youth, and social change. Besides having authored three books, He has published more than 45 papers in various reputed national and international publications.
Articles by Dr. Adfer Shah :
Decoding Jammu And Kashmir Poll Results: Exploring National Conference’s Victory, End Of Emotional Politics And Emerging Political Trends
The results of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections held on October 8, 2024, not only delineates the victors and
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Critical Translation Readings On Monyul In The History Of India’s Tawang Monastery – Book Review
The Clear Mirror: Reflection of Monyul in the History of Tawang Monastery takes a look at the history, culture and
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Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Elections: Will Emotional Campaigning And Populist Promises Pave The Road To Stability – OpEd
The Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections-2024 mark a transformative moment for the region’s political landscape. These elections are the first
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African Islam Explored: A Review Of Terje Ostebo’s Edited Work ‘Routledge Handbook Of Islam In Africa’
The book provides an alternate to the set narratives and dominant discourses of pure and borrowed Islam that have emerged
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Beyond Patriarchy: Encouraging Healthy Expressions Of Masculinity To Prevent Rape Culture In India – OpEd
The Supreme Court of India’s assertion (on August 20, 2024) is seen as a beacon of hope for women’s safety.
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From Gandhi To Global Peace: How India Can Harness NEP 2020 To Mainstream Peace Studies In Curriculum And Promote World Harmony
As the world grapples with rising conflicts and violence, India has a unique opportunity to contribute to global peace by
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Towards A Peoples’ Auqaf (Muslim Endowments) In Jammu And Kashmir – OpEd
Waqf is a charitable endowment permanently dedicated by an individual to (Allah) God to provide services to the community. It
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Understanding Pandemic As A Disruption To Social Science Research: A Sociologist’s Take On Field Work In Covid Era And Beyond
While there are scores of health lessons to be learnt from the Covid 19 pandemic, there are some serious research
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United States Tibetan Policy And Support Act Of 2020 – A Critical Analysis
Donald Trumps’ last blow to China while he is leaving the White House soon is his signing the legislation (Tibetan
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