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Why History?

This is an age of computers, sophisticated machinery, technologies, and a vigorous IT industry. Intellectuals define this as ‘post-industrial era’, meaning that the revolutionary...

Revenue laws and legal disputes

An efficient land administration system is necessary for land dispute resolution. But in many regions, like in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir,...

Aabshar-e-Ahrabal: Treks and Surroundings

Kashmir, a global tourist destination, has the potential to endow the JK economy with a great tourism aspect. Unfortunately, its contribution to the UT's...

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: For a healthy mind, try the ‘salutogenic’ approach

Every year 10th October is celebrated as World Mental Health Day. This was started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992 with...

The Merciful Prophet (PBUH): The Human Face of Islam

The scholarship on Islam in general, and on different aspects of the Quran and the biography of the Prophet (pbuh) in particular, has continued...

The coffin-like cell phone

I have started turning off the mobile data on my phone. Believe me, the sky does not fall by doing this. It is common to...

Apathy towards the Kashmir apple industry

Apple is more than a horticultural crop for Kashmir. The people are emotionally attached to the apple. The reason being the importance of the...

A wonderful workshop by Dept of Statistics at University of Kashmir; may their tribe increase!

Research is one of the chief pillars of academic studies. One of the major reasons behind lack of research acumen among scholars is that...

Unfair new rules in J&K for appointment of Assistant Professors

Recently new recruitment rules have been framed for the employment of Assistant Professors in higher education department. The selection criterion has been modified to...

Trouble in Iran, yet again

Iran is not in good news again. Yet again one or the other issue that the country manifestly subscribes to is fetching a bad...

Truth and Non-Violence: Essence of Gandhian philosophy

When we think of Mahatma Gandhi, two words come to our mind: Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-Violence). According to Gandhi, non-violence comes from uttermost...

Peace: The fundamental tenet of Islam

Let us strive to build peace, a desire for peace, a willingness to work for peace Peace is built on the foundations of spiritual practices:...

Karakuli: A unique symbol of our culture

Karakuli, Kashmir’s regal cap, symbolises honour and dignity for Kashmiris. The term Karakul comes from the 'Qarakul' sheep breed, which is native to Central...

Go Ahead and Talk

We often want to go ahead and talk to the person we see around for no reason. Then we are consumed with the idea...

Digitisation of Jamabandis: Process of Progress

Revenue department is the oldest of departments. It is synonymous with land and maintenance of records of the same thereof. Land is divided into...

International Translation Day: Translators make the world more familiar

Translation fosters multicultural involvement and mutual appreciation. It deepens our respect for our world's intangible cultural legacy and shared heritage. “The first rule of translation:...

The meteoric fall of the Myanmar junta

The military junta in Myanmar, which took control in February 2021 after overthrowing the elected government, appears to be in serious peril. They disapproved...

We as a society need to learn about depression

Depression as an illness has a long history and is not a recent affliction. But its size and scope are novel. Clinical depression has...

Time to Rethink Tourism

This year the theme of World Tourism Day 2022 is “Rethinking Tourism”. The International Day of Observance will focus on re-imagining the sector’s growth,...

We have had enough of non-academic activities; will you please just let us study?

An open letter to the education department authorities on the constant, time-wasting preoccupation with this, that and the other campaign I would like everyone to...

Masjid Quba: The first Mosque of the Muslims

In the 7th century, due to the increase in the number and severity of persecutions by the Quraysh, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), on the command...

Former Vice President M Hamid Ansari on importance of free media in a democracy

An excerpt from ‘Challenges to A Liberal Polity: Human Rights, Citizenship and Identity’, by M Hamid Ansari Boobli George Verghese was a journalist of eminence....

Panjab University hostels are safe; don’t confuse them with Chandigarh University’s

The incident at Chandigarh University girls’ hostel wherein an alleged video scam caught the national attention is quite unfortunate. It would have deeply affected...

Cricket: Harbinger of Peace

Two States have been at loggerheads with each other for decades together. Four wars (1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999) have been waged between the...

Law as a Tool for Empowerment

Imagine a world where there are no laws or rules. That is no less than a nightmare. Every civilization is built on its set...

What Islam says on peace and conflict

International Day of Peace: September 21 Since time immemorial, mankind has been searching for an ideal society where man can lead a happier, worthier and...

The Economic Leverage of Russia over Asian and European Nations

At the outset of year 2022, the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine turned the entire global attention towards these two countries, especially...

Charity: The Pillar of Islam

If we offer anything in charity with the expectation of rewards in return, it will not be considered as Sadaqah but a donation Offering unconditional...

Let’s not kill animals

Imagine a sheep drags you by the neck and slashes your throat with a sharp-edged object… does it arouse an intense feeling of pain?...

The Vale of Vineyards

Grapes, writes Kalhana, ‘which were scarce even in heaven were common in Kashmir’ Harud, the harvesting season of Kashmir starts from mid-September to mid-November. The...

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