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What Exactly Is Mindfulness? – Paying Attention On Purpose, In The Present Moment, Without Judgment

We cannot change the past. We cannot fully control the future. But we can choose to be fully here, right now. Every mindful breath...

The IFS Officer Who Cures Plant Blindness One Name At A Time

Om Prakash Sharma Vidyarthi has spent 15 years doing something unfashionably concrete. He walks people up to a tree and teaches them its name....

Contemplative Thinking – Neither Esoteric Privilege Nor Retreat From Ordinary Life

The task of contemplative thinking is the lifelong cultivation of wisdom through attentive openness to truth, beauty, goodness, love, justice, wonder, mystery, suffering, immanence...

Time To Bring Millets Back To The Plate

As the world grapples with rising rates of diabetes, obesity, malnutrition, and climate change, this ancient grain can nourish a healthier and more sustainable...

J&K Private University Bill 2026 – A Promise Of A New Horizon In Higher Education

The introduction of the Private University Bill in Jammu and Kashmir in 2026 has emerged as one of the most significant developments in the...

How Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 Empowers Citizens

The DPDP Act provides a legal framework for ensuring that personal data is handled responsibly. It recognises the right of individuals to know how...

‘Paradise On Earth’ Under Pressure

When too much tourism starts chipping away at Kashmir’s soul Abuzaid kichloo “Paradise on Earth”. That is what people have called Kashmir for ages. Snowy peaks...

Student Speaks: Karbala – The Eternal Message Of Truth, Sacrifice, And Human Dignity

As long as people cherish truth and justice, the message of Imam Hussain (RA) will remain alive Azra Showkat and Syed Mustafa Ahmad Karbala occupies a...

Smartphones In Every Hand, But Families Growing Apart

We are more connected than ever before, yet many feel more alone than ever: Sherry Turkle Dr Rizwan Yousuf In recent years, smartphones have become an...

NEET Is An Emotion – Protecting The Dreams And Dignity Of India’s Future Doctors

When this emotion is shaken by uncertainty, the consequences reach far beyond the examination hall. The true measure of an education system is not...

Nursing Students Need Justice, Not Just Regulations

Policies must protect academic standards without compromising the careers, dignity, and future of India's nursing students Umar Firdous Nursing is not merely a profession; it is...

Marriage In Kashmir: A Sacred Bond Caught Between Tradition And Rising Social Expectations

A marriage is meant to be the beginning of a lifelong journey, but somewhere along the way, we have turned this beautiful bond into...

Public Confidence In Healthcare Under Strain – The Responsibilities Of Both Patients And Doctors

The recent pacemaker controversy at GMC Anantnag has dominated public discourse. Two distinct narratives have emerged, each claiming to represent the truth. While both...

Rumour: A Social Disease That Weakens Societies

Rumours are a social disease that silently weakens societies. They cannot be effectively countered through laws and regulations alone; they require knowledge, awareness, moral...

Precision Medicine And Personalised Care: A New Era In Brain Tumor Treatment

Prof. (Col.) Dr. Bipin Walia Brain tumor treatment is evolving rapidly, with precision medicine and personalised care transforming how patients are diagnosed, treated, and supported....

The Fasting Of Ashura: Its Significance In Islam As A Day Of Divine Mercy And Gratitude

The historical roots of Ashura extend back to the time of Prophet Musa (AS). According to authentic Islamic traditions, Allah saved Musa (AS) and...

Reminiscences Of Muharram: Honouring The Past Through Tradition

Wisdom is not in abandoning culture and traditions but in adhering to them. Behind our culture and tradition lies the thought process of our...

Rising Plastic Pollution In Gurez Valley: A Growing Environmental Threat To A Himalayan Paradise

Gurez Valley is known for its pristine landscapes, crystal-clear rivers, rich biodiversity, and unique cultural heritage. However, the increasing accumulation of plastic waste is...

The Right To Walk

A step towards dignity and inclusive urban development Zainab Jahan Ara In a significant development for constitutional jurisprudence and urban governance, the Supreme Court of India...

What Happens When The Uninformed Debate Religion

In the age of social media, religion has increasingly become a subject of public spectacle where individuals possessing little knowledge often engage in heated...

India’s Digital Public Infrastructure – Can Efficiency And Constitutional Rights Coexist?

India's digital transformation is increasingly celebrated as a model for the world. At its centre is Digital Public Infrastructure – a network of interoperable...

Karbala As Moral Agency And Its Relevance Across Centuries

Truth possesses an intrinsic value that cannot be negotiated, even under the threat of death Irfan Shabir Some events in history are confined to their time;...

Linear Algebra: The Queen Of Applied Mathematics

Mathematics is often described as the language through which humanity understands the universe. Among its many branches, linear algebra occupies a uniquely powerful position,...

The First 1,000 Days: Why Protecting Mothers And Newborns Is A Long-Term Strategy For National Progress

The strength of a nation is not measured solely by its economy, infrastructure, or technological achievements. It is measured by how safely its mothers...

A Father Like No Other: A Leader, A Lifelong Teacher, A Patient Listener, And A Gift From God

The concept of fatherhood has been accorded considerable significance within the major religious holy books of the world. Within the Holy Qur'an, the word...

CANCER WATCH: Food Safety And Cancer Prevention In Jammu &Kashmir: Why We Need Stronger Monitoring Of Food Contaminants

Cancer has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. In Jammu & Kashmir, the burden of gastrointestinal cancers...

Teacher Eligibility Test: Service Rules Overruled In The Name Of Quality Education?

While every stakeholder agrees that quality education and professional competence are essential, the question that arises is whether teachers who have already been appointed...

Artificial Intelligence: India’s Defining Opportunity In The 21st Century

The twenty-first century is witnessing a technological transformation unlike any in human history. At the centre stands Artificial Intelligence – a revolutionary force redefining...

‘Today Is The Architect Of Tomorrow’: Kashmir’s Only Path To Survival And Growth

Let us say goodbye to laziness, stop relying only on government jobs, study to open our minds, build an economic rebirth through local businesses,...

Is Kashmir Sleepwalking Into A Water Catastrophe?

Kashmir has long been celebrated as a 'paradise on earth,' not merely for its breathtaking landscapes but for the abundance of freshwater that sustained...

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