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Do not get into the rut of Class IV jobs

S Abdullah Getting a permanent job is like a dream turning into reality. Whenever the smartphone pops up with a notification regarding advertisement for any...

New domicile rules: What Next ?

Firdous Khan The abrogation of J&K's special status and bifurcation into two union territories has led to much discontent against the Indian state. Now the...

Importance of Mansar Lake

Ivkar Hussain Malik The Mansar lake is situated 60 km from Jammu city. Its pristine beauty and the crystal clear environment around it attracts everybody,...

Allama Iqbal’s Hopes for Kashmir

Sameer Ul Haq There is no denying the fact that Allama Iqbal strived for Kashmir’s political and economic independence. The plight of Kashmiris suffering from...

Welcome to Bangus Valley

Nawaz Manzoor Kashmir is a land of fabled beauty and romance. The Bangus Valley is a region relatively unexplored by tourists. It is situated in...

The dream was always cinema: Mrityunjay Devvrat

Prerna SM Jain Mrityunjay Devvrat is a filmmaker who received international acclaim for his first commercial movie, ‘Children of War’ (2014). The film is based...

Not Covid, Shall I Survive Depression

Sobia Khatoon The human brain is a wonder. Through folds of tissue and pulses of electricity, it lets us perceive, understand, and shape the world...

Dark days ahead

Jawaid Iqbal The Covid-19 pandemic has now become part of our lives. So, we have to be prepared and we should not panic. Daily intake...

Think Before You Throw

“I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.” —Mother Teresa Due to the rapid increase...

The lamentable Lal Koul

Aamir Altaf & Nisar Wani Lal Koul is a canal that flows from Bumhama through Drugmulla, Shalpora, Keegam and many other villages. Once this canal...

China as the hegemon

MUDASIR ALI DAR Hegemony in the international system refers to a state's ability to single-handedly dominate the rules and arrangements of international political and economic...

Problems Men Face After Marriage

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Marriage is strongly recommended in Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Marriage is a part of my sunnah, and whoever does not follow...

The sterling work of nurses at last being appreciated

Faaheem fayaz As rightly said by Martin H. Fischer for healthcare workers, “Our profession is the only one which works unceasingly to annihilate itself.” Healthcare...

When ban on Chinese apps can, and cannot, be challenged in court

Chittarvu Raghu As a retaliatory measure consequent to the ‘Galwan Valley’ aggression, the Government of India invoked Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000...

Modern man and mobile phone: the inseparable

Bilal Ahmad Dar Cell phones are so convenient that they’re an inconvenience. Haruki Murakami Technology, as we know, has transformed our life. So much so that the...

The senseless death of the most sensible among us: Abrar Reyaz

Wachkoo Hamid Iqbal & Muhsin Nabi Bhat As for his family and relatives, Abrar’s sudden demise was absolutely shocking for us. The sheer negligence of...

Nothing is more needed than 4G internet

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Internet is indispensable for education, business, health care services and communication, among many other things. The UN, to which India is a...

Divining Dreams

Rather Nasir Dreams have fascinated mankind from times immemorial. From pious prophets to scientists and philosophers, all have cherished dreams and divined messages in them....

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations

Mariya Younis The initial days of the Covid-19 pandemic were horrific and frightening. With the passing of time, however, it has become a new normal....

Kashmir: The Lost Shangrila

Bilal Ahmad Dar Kashmir has always been more than a mere place. It has the quality of an experience, or a state of mind, or...

Deeds as important as faith in Islam

ASHRAF AMIN & ASIFA GUL The Prophet (SAW) is reported to have said that the believer is the one whose words are confirmed by his...

I was never a good salesman: Pavan Malhotra

Pavan Malhotra is a versatile actor who has been a celebrated contributor to the film industry for the past 25 years. From theatre to...

Some statistics on what alcohol does to individuals and society

Rayees Ahmad ‘O you who believe! Intoxicants, gambling, and Al-Ansab and Al-Azlam (arrows for seeking luck or making decision) are an abomination of Shaitan’s handiwork,...

To see a psychiatrist!

Uzra Wani I was driving home alone. Suddenly, I felt a tightness in my chest and throat. It was getting difficult to breathe. I felt giddy. My face was...

(Mis)Representation of Muslim Female Characters in Byron’s ‘Turkish Tales’

Asmat Jan Lord Byron’s ‘Turkish Tales’ comprise The Giaour (1813), The Bride of Abydos (1813), The Corsair (1814), and The Siege of Corinth (1816). These...

We want justice for our dear Abrar Reyaz

Mubashir Iqbal Kitaba & Amir Reyaz Sheikh Abrar Reyaz, a young and dynamic friend of ours was seriously injured a few days ago while travelling...

Our psychological state in face of Covid-19

Saiqa Jan The world has seen nothing like the Covid-19 pandemic before. It has so affected our psychological state that we are now obsessed with...

A Tale of a Red Zone Village

NK Wani Life in a village is both a blessing and a curse. Blessing, in terms of the age-old communal bond that people share on...

The Need of Being Heard

Zahid Mushtaq One of our deepest longings – deeper than we recognise – is that other people should acknowledge our feelings. We want, at key...

We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Shahzad Hussain C.N Adichie published this book-length essay in 2014. Adichie is a Nigerain novelist and short-story writer. Her parents held academic positions at the...

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