By Z.G.Muhammad  The rhythm and vivacity of a nation lies embedded in its narratives.  Many posers bother me. What is a narrative? If Kashmir has its own narrative, what is that?  More particularly these questions stare into our faces whenever there is a debate over attempts made to change Kashmir narratives. Narrative as rightly said by Yehudith Auerbach a scholar on Middle East crisis, ‘is a story about events that took place in history or are taking place in the present. These are concrete stories about dramatic events in the recent history or distant past of a nation. These stories are centered on a national heroes who have legendary spiritual or physical powers, embody the ethos of the people and its national identity, and provides it with a source of national pride … Read entire article »