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Haseeb Dar
@haseebdar.bsky.social
Independent Journalist, Editor, Mechanic.

Love unbolting, rectifying wrongs, then bolting up stories and cars back again, nice and tight.
A group of young men are sitting by the riverbank. Among them, 28-year-old Pahloo rolls a marijuana joint as he and his four friends, two locals and two from Maharashtra’s Pune, wait for him to finish.

The second part of our Three-part series is out

#Kashmir

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Notes from the Ground: Glimpses of Curbs, Stifled Tourism Amid a Fortified Amarnath Yatra-II
The fortified Amarnath Yatra in Pahalgam has significantly impacted local tourism and the freedom of pilgrims. Following a deadly attack in April, security measures have intensified, with 42,000 addit...
kashmirtimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This first-person account (3-part series) is an acute observation of the heavy securitization, what it means for the locals, #tourism operators and even #pilgrims, challenging some myths and hype.
#Kashmir #amarnathyatra #Pahalgam

Part 1:

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Notes from the Ground: Glimpses of Curbs, Stifled Tourism Amid a Fortified Amarnath Yatra-I
The Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir is marked by heavy security measures, causing significant disruptions to civilian life. As pilgrims are escorted by convoys, local traffic faces frequent halts, leading t...
kashmirtimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
On Razor’s Edge: Living with Haemophilia in rural Kashmir

From inaccessible treatment to lack of diagnosis, Haemophiliacs are dying without knowing they had the disorder.

Documentary and full text here: kashmirtimes.com/news/living-...
June 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Hey Alessio, is this call also open to journalists in South Asia? Thank you.
March 19, 2025 at 1:14 AM
As Crimes Against Women go Up in Kashmir, Taboo and Normalisation Deepen the Silence

Latest report here:

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As Crimes Against Women go Up in Kashmir, Taboo and Normalisation Deepen the Silence
In Kashmir, crimes against women are escalating, further silencing their voices due to societal taboos and normalization of abuse. Stories of women like Shaista Rather, Bisma Qazi, and Nadiya Bhat rev...
kashmirtimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Hi Adele, do you accept pitches from South Asia?
March 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The salient features of a Kashmiri - lighter skin tone, Roman nose, a particular accent, and often bearded faces - can be a potential reason for them being targeted, the street vendors say.

Latest report

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‘They Call Us Terrorists': Kashmiri Street Vendors in Delhi Live in Fear of Being Lynched
Kashmiri handicraft vendors in Delhi are living in fear as anti-Muslim sentiments and targeted assaults have escalated since 2014. Once respected, these vendors now face daily threats, forcing them to...
kashmirtimes.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:07 PM
I see many calls for pitches here, but unfortunately couldn’t locate any one asking pitches related to South Asia. Any leads to editors taking pitches from S.A would be appreciated. #journalismgigs
December 8, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Same
December 1, 2024 at 12:19 PM