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The Fragmented Subcontinent

Whenever we look at the world map we observe that there is a broad and extensive piece of land between Arabian Sea and Bay...

Re-structuring of school education in the light of NEP-2020

‘Education is a human right, a powerful driver of development, and one of the strongest instruments for reducing poverty and improving health, gender equality,...

Enrollment drive a good initiative for better schooling

Azad Hussain Through various initiatives, the School Education Department is on toes for the last couple of years to bridge the trust gap between the...

The Broadening Horizons of Consumer Law in India

The increasing interdependence of the global economy as well as the global nature of many corporate activities has contributed to a universal emphasis on...

Singing songs bereft of lyrics: In praise of silence

A lot of wise people have broken their silence in praise of silence Expressing oneself is both an art and a skill. Not all are...

The South Asian Economic Miracle: Bangladesh

After gaining independence in 1971 under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bangladesh has gone through many ups and...

‘Poetic Economics’

Is it not possible that every person is set free from the pains of poverty? (Preface of the first book written by Alama Iqbal, ‘Ilm-ul-Iqtisad’) Translated...

Autumn in Kashmir

Hibernation is sleep, conservation, and a promise that what feels like falling is also about resuming one’s life Eyram Hamid Khan Autumn is the annual harvesting...

To my old friend & foe, Cigarette

Faizaan Bashir Depressed, I didn't think much and didn't wait long to shake hands with you. Seven years ago. You must remember it. You gave...

Symbols, Signs and Signposts

Confucius has said: “Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.” We generally communicate through a spoken word or a written word. There...

Lessons from Jai Bhim: Lawyers of Kashmir as protectors of civil liberties

Recently released T.J. Gnanavel’s Jai Bhim is a rare movie in Indian cinema. Instead of the usual over-dramatised fantasies, this film highlights an important...

Qawnain Rafiq: Champion at 13

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life" (Mohammad Ali) Human life in the world is as much dependent...

Feminism is equality, liberty and fraternity

Feminism is a social and political movement that advocates for the rights of women on the grounds of equality of sexes. It does not...

Will Bangladesh be a victim of Chinese debt trap?

Bangladesh, the second-highest recipient of China’s investment in South Asia after Pakistan, imports the highest volume of goods from China, making it Bangladesh's largest...

Quality Protein Maize: An Avenue towards Nutritional Security

Maize is the one of most important three cereals worldwide. It provides about 30% calories to roughly half of the world’s population. Apart from...

NC’s politics, ideology has long been wedded to people of J&K

Grand Old Party has shown great suppleness in meeting the challenges of the times Blaming Sher e Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah for a “unilateral decision”...

A visit to SKIMS, Soura as an attendant

To work at Kashmir's largest specialty hospital, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, is every medical student’s dream. Whether as a doctor, nurse,...

An explanation for my insincerity

A series of episodes changed my life when I was 17 and I have been no more than a learner ever since. I have,...

Zain-ul-Abidin, Budshah of Kashmir

Muslim Sultans of Kashmir occupied the throne for more than two centuries and a half. The most remarkable and popular of them all was...

Our Literary Heritage

A brief assessment of ‘The Poets of Kashmir’ edited by Dr Zubair Hamid Literature plays a significant role in preserving and disseminating the language, culture...

Allama Mashriqi and the Khilafat Movement

For centuries, the institution of the Khalifa (Caliph), the temporal Head of Muslims around the world, was seen as an important symbol of Islamic...

The Men of Olden Days

My maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather were siblings. Maternal grandfather Ghulam-ud-Din Khan sahib was elder and Muhammad Ayyub Khan sahib the younger. My maternal...

What is it like to be a girl We have to live our whole life in search of our self, our home

Many people may think this topic isn’t even worth considering and maybe somehow they’re right. What’s so great about being a girl? Absolutely nothing....

Beekeeping in Kashmir: Then and Now

Lush green coniferous forests providing desired quality of lumber needed for manufacture of beehives, prolific bee breed Apiscerana (Kashmir strain), superior in Apiscerana group...

Has the world forgotten the plight of the Rohingyas?

As international aid is dwindling, Bangladesh faces increased challenges in managing this beleaguered community As of July 2021, only $366 million of the total required,...

Remembering Mohammad Amin Chowdhry

Among his 19 cousins, he still remains the most educated in the family. While his family’s new generations are in diverse fields, they still...

PCOS increasingly the cause of infertility among women

Women with PCOS can develop serious health problems, especially if they are overweight. PCOS is also linked to depression and anxiety. PCOS is a medical...

Empty Nest: The isolation of the elderly

Erikson wisely said, “You’ve got to learn to accept the law of life, and face the fact that we disintegrate slowly.” It’s a fact...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Are we really worried about breast cancer?

Mass awareness, change in socio-cultural attitudes, lifestyle modifications, self-examination, early screening, proper counselling, and on-time treatment are the need of the hour to save...

Al-Masih ad-Dajjal

Al-Masih ad-Dajjal or Dajjal is a fiendish figure in Islamic eschatology masquerading as the promised Messiah. He will appear before the Day of Resurrection....

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