Hana Vahab

Dec 17, 2024 | twocircles.net | Hana Vahab

Haan Vahab, TwoCircles.netIn the remote village of Hundi in Kupwara, the northernmost district of Kashmir, 15-year-old Wajid dreams of clearing prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination to become a civil servant. Despite the limitations imposed by his circumstances, he sits with his family of six in the small front yard of their home, taking on the role of a responsible adult. There is no electricity in their home, as in many others here.

Nov 25, 2024 | teachforall.org | Hana Vahab

According to the UN, over 1 billion children have had their lives disrupted by disasters since 2000, with over 80,000 schools damaged or destroyed. Beyond the risk of death and injury, children in the aftermath of such crises face cascading impacts such as disruptions in schooling, nutrition, healthcare and protection issues.

Aug 26, 2024 | maktoobmedia.com | Hana Vahab

As we drove across the margins of the migrant settlement in the Purana Pantun Pool Road in Mayur Vihar, the winds carrying mud grains were striking against us intermittently, forcing us to take cover for our eyes. Commonly called Yamuna Kadar, this settlement is situated on the outskirts along the banks of the Yamuna River, under the flyover. A line of tents with tarpaulins, huts made of a minimum amount of clay mud, and a few thatched roofs are seen along the way.

Aug 8, 2024 | madhyamamonline.com | Hana Vahab

Flags hurled across with slogans engraved, blood donation camps, homemade cool drinks along the roadside, and mourners undertaking processions are some of the major sights one can see during the days of Muharram in Kashmir. Apart from these visible acts of benevolence and remembrance, Kashmiris follow a longer preparation period, try to restrain from desires and impulses while undertaking the significant 10-day processions, and engage in self-purgation and prayers that continue for 40 days.

Apr 23, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sanjay Kumar |Aditi Singh |Abhishek Sharma |Hana Vahab

As the world’s largest elections are underway, all eyes are on digital platforms and the role they are playing in influencing the electorate. However, it may also be time to question the effectiveness of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) set down by the Election Commission (EC) in ensuring free and fair elections in India.