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How is it an offence under UAPA?

In light of students at government colleges in Kashmir getting booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for allegedly celebrating the victory of Pakistan...

The Beautiful Game, in a Beautiful Land

Amid unrest and chaos, J&K's Sports Council Football Academy (SCFA) is giving wings to young dreams Years back, when you would have thought of a...

Role of teachers in resolving mental health issues

Living in a conflict zone has a direct bearing on mental health. It is a documented fact that women and children are especially at...

How Lawful is the so-called Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Of the 796 UAPA cases registered in the country in 2020, the maximum were from J&K (287) The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, has its...

The Monotonous Life of Modern Man

What's the first thing that a modern man does when he wakes up in the morning? He grabs his phone and spends the precious...

Letter written to myself on behalf of my parents

October 27, 2021 (21 years later) Dear Drama/Sobia, Starting this letter by copying your style (like you start every letter by some classic verses). Philip Larkin...

HONEY: MISCONCEPTIONS AND FACTS

Crystallization doesn’t indicate the quality of honey. There is a large variation in colour, aroma and taste of honey. Honey will not spoil in...

Early onset of winter: Who is responsible?

The recent snowfall accompanied by rain has made us blame many things for this early onset of winter in Kashmir. Some blame our bad...

What sleep deprivation does to health

Sleep deprivation simply means lack of the necessary amount of sleep. Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water. It...

The cries of Hindus of Bangladesh

Scores of amateur videos recorded on smartphones were uploaded on Facebook where cries of panic-stricken Hindu women, girls and children in Bangladesh were heard....

The Naqshbandi Order

(Extract from the books “Minhaj-ul-Arifin” (English) and “Sufi Saints of Kashmir Sufi Orders in Kashmir” compiled by Sayid Ashraf Shah) The real founder of Naqshbandi...

The threat of militancy among Rohingyas

The recent assassination of Rohingya leader Mohammad Mohibullah in broad daylight has raised new issues of security, safety and violence in the squalid refugee...

‘And love transforms pleasure into pain’

Extract from the book Qasida Butdah (ode to the scarf) comprising of ten chapters, authored by Hazrat Sharf-ud-Din Al-Busairi (RA) of Egypt 609-694 AH. The...

Clearing misunderstandings vis-a-vis post-harvest urea application in apple

Introduction Application of urea sprays in apple has become a common practice throughout Kashmir valley among apple growers. Since apple isn’t only a livelihood source...

Marriage – Commitment or a Business Deal?

Nikaah ceremonies of different couples were going on in other rooms of a marriage hall. The building was built to hold social gatherings for...

Making Sense of Bangladesh’s ‘Megaprojects’: Development or Delusion?

History shows that megaprojects may become landmarks for a country by bringing transformational impact on the lives of long-deprived people. Infrastructure-megaprojects are material drivers...

Looking Back at the Oct 2005 Kashmir Earthquake

What happened on the morning of October 8, 2005, was shocking and traumatic. The earthquake that befell that day would be remembered for a...

Lifestyle aspects to sustain joint replacement surgeries

The prevalence of joint pain is not new and uncommon these days as a higher proportion of the young and middle-aged population is being...

Rohingya Crisis: Any Solution after the Afghan Situation?

The Taliban seized control of the Afghan capital Kabul on August 15, shortly after the United States began withdrawing its troops. The recent unrest...

Why did the Oslo Accords fail to end Israeli occupation in Palestine?

Several factions of Palestinian organisations called for the cancellation of the Oslo Accords and the adoption of a national agenda for holding credible elections,...

SHAIKH-UL-ALAM(RA)- Part II

THE BIRTH OF SHAIKH-UL-ALAM (RA) At the august time on Thursday 6th Jamidul Awal 779 AH, Hazrat Shaikh-ul-Alam was born in a shining (noorani) figure...

Girls: Struggling, Competing, and Marching Ahead

International Day of Girl Child   “International Day of Girl Child” is celebrated globally on 11th October, whereas “National Girl Child Day” is observed in...

Hazrat Shaikh-Ul-Alam Shaikh Noor-Ud-Din Noorani Alamdar-I-Kashmir (RA)

Qalandar-I-Sadat (Ra) and Salat Sanz Salat Sanz or Salar Sanz, a member from the royal family of Kishtwar was wandering in the forests and deserts...

Dark circles below the eyes: how they come, how they go

Dark circles below the eyes are a common problem for both men and women. The circles may look purple or blue or dark brown...

What next after Mohibullah’s killing?

The assassination of Rohingya refugee leader Mohammed Mohibullah in broad daylight on September 29 has shocked the world. The United Nations, the European Union,...

Dr Akhter Hameed Khan’s 22nd Death Anniversary

“One of the greatest Pakistanis was Akhter Hameed Khan…he proved to people that the moment you empower the people, the people can look after...

An Ocean of Mystical Thoughts: Mirza Akmal Ud Din Beg Badakhshi and his Progeny

One frosty morning I treaded a snowy path beneath the Chinars with wild winds coldly blowing into my face. I entered the conference hall...

Why J&K’s healthcare system is at stake with the All-India Quota

When a very small change in the initial conditions, such as the flapping of butterfly wings, creates significantly large changes in the wold, like...

Her Wedding

"Let me die," she whispered in my ear. I shouted loudly, "But why?" She looked at the ceiling, trying to hold back her tears,...

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Autumn is mostly the season of fall, but it is a season of colours and mesmerising beauty. Golden and crimson hues dominate the scene....

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