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‘Why Not a Double Blessing?’: How Twin Girls Quietly Silenced Sceptics With Stellar Results

Born weak and questioned by relatives, Aayina and Irtiqa grew up playing with pebbles and grass—and recently scored 97% and 96%, proving their grandfather’s...

Unqualified ‘Influencers’ Have Replaced Thinkers

The race for views is eroding truth and wisdom. The viewers must choose enlightenment over empty entertainment. Waseem Akhter Dar In today’s digital age, the pursuit...

Silent Threat To Newborns: The Need For Greater Awareness And Action Against Congenital CMV Infection

With no vaccine available, early detection, hygiene practices, and public education are vital to prevent long-term disabilities caused by Human Cytomegalovirus in Kashmir’s children Dr...

Humanity Is A Choice, Not A Trait; Our Small Acts Matter More Than Speeches

Empathy, kindness, forgiveness, and moral courage – often quiet and inconvenient – are what truly define human existence beyond ambition and competition Rabiya Jaan I believe...

Qulgah: A New Hub For Kashmir’s Farming Future

Qul Fruits' farmer centres blend local wisdom with global expertise, offering open-door access to experts and transforming how orchards are managed Junaid Rather On a quiet...

Unpaid For 8 Months: J&K’s MGNREGA Staff Trapped In Sparsh System Chaos

Gram Rozgar Sevaks and technical staff, the ‘silent pillars’ of rural schemes, face financial distress as a pension-centric digital shift disrupts wages and deepens...

Student Speaks Your Contribution Matters, In Big And Small Ways

From education and healthcare to environmental care and moral integrity, every individual, regardless of age or role, can help shape a just, peaceful, and...

Blood In Sputum: A Red Flag For TB, Cancer, Or Lung Damage; Ignorance Could Cost Your Life

Dr. K. K. Pandey  In the Indian subcontinent, individuals of all ages suffer from cough at various stages of life. With the onset of...

Gurez At A Crossroads: The Environmental Crisis Stealing Kashmir’s Snow And Soul

Deforestation, dams, and rising temperatures are creating ‘naked winters’, pushing the remote valley toward ecological and cultural loss. It is high time for urgent,...

Preserving Baba Haneef-ud-Din Reshi (RA) Shrine As A Trekking, Camping, And Spiritual Hub

Beyond its spiritual significance, the unique topography of the Ratsun hillock holds immense potential to emerge as a premier trekking and camping destination in...

The mental trauma of Kashmir’s bright students after Board results

Parents and society must nurture tolerance, provide safe spaces, and stop comparisons to protect students from breaking under pressure Muntashir Kifayat Hussain The mental trauma suffered...

JKBOSE Exams Are Stuck In The Past. It’s Time To Test Thinking, Not Just Memory.

Repetitive, recall-based questions fail to develop analytical skills and leave students ill-prepared for the future, despite NEP 2020’s clear reform direction Nowsheen Mushtaq For nearly fifteen...

Why Are We Celebrating Board Results Like A Public Spectacle?

Glorifying rank-holders ignores effort, damages confidence, and pushes many into silent distress, while those who question, create, and lead often go unrecognised By Andleeb Jan An...

Should India Ban Social Media For Children?

The answer lies in regulation, education, and responsible platform design, not just restrictive laws By Muhsin Ahmad Malik The rapid expansion of smartphones and social media...

Do Board Exam Marks Truly Reflect Intellect?

There is a need for hard look at an exam system that often fails to assess critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world competence Waseem Akhter Dar The...

Tribute- The BDO Who Listens: How Fayaz Ahmad (KAS) Is Restoring Faith In Governance

Known for his calm demeanour, respect for citizens, and zero-pending files, Hajin's Block Development Officer shows what happens when responsibility is worn lightly and...

TRIBUTE-  Dr Manzoor Alam (1945–2026): The Passing Of A Leader Of Minds And Hearts

Remembering the scholar who founded the Institute of Objective Studies, led the All India Milli Council, and nurtured countless intellectuals with humility, warmth, and...

Saving Kashmir’s Youth: An Islamic Imperative Against Drugs And Despair

The crisis reflects a deeper moral and spiritual breakdown. The families, religious institutions, and society must reclaim their role in nurturing youth. Amaar Mir The Prophet...

Student Special- ‘My Study, My Way’: My Manifesto For Personal, Peaceful Learning

True education isn't a race but a relationship with knowledge, rooted in self-awareness, patience, and sincerity, not fear and comparison Mudabira Javaid "My study, my way"...

Why The ‘Automatic Removal On Arrest’ Bill Undermines Constitutional Safeguards

The proposed 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025 risks weaponising arrest, destabilising governments, and eroding the presumption of innocence in pursuit of political cleansing Adv Zubair...

From Salesman To Industry Leader

The 10th-Pass Entrepreneur Who Built One Of Kashmir’s Leading Manufacturing Enterprises Sajad Ahmad Chaloo’s Aisha Group, born from observing disposable plate demand, now runs multiple...

J&K’s Middle Class: Burdened, Taxed, And Excluded

In a region with expansive reservations, the tax-paying middle class is left without safety nets.  Targeted relief is needed to restore balance and social...

Marks open doors, but knowledge builds the path

To every student weighed down by results: your marks do not define your intellect or destiny John Mohamad Mir With the declaration of Class 10th and...

Surah Yusuf: A Divine Therapy For Hearts Bruised by Betrayal And Delay

The story of Prophet Yusuf (PBUH) whispers a divine truth: what breaks you today may be preparing you for a destiny far greater than...

Backbiting: The Hidden Weapon Damaging Relationships And Society

‘The Qur’an and Hadith portray backbiting as a repulsive, degrading, and soul-staining sin reserved for those who thrive in shadows rather than truth’ Muhsin Ahmad...

Our Public Spaces Are Not Failing Us; They Are Faithfully Reflecting Us

When public space is seen as 'not mine,' and rules go unenforced, social learning theory ensures dysfunction becomes a generational habit Aaqyb Ashraf Civic sense is...

10th Board Exams: Congratulations to Iqbalians for brilliant performance

Iqbal Memorial School staff hail ‘outstanding’ results, congratulate management Mudasir Ali We, the staff members of Iqbal Memorial Public School, Safapora, extend our warmest congratulations to...

The Real Stakes In Venezuela: It’s Not Just About Oil, It’s About The Dollar

From Iraq to Libya, and now Venezuela – a pattern emerges. This article examines how challenges to dollar-denominated oil trade intersect with US intervention...

Panchayat Advancement Index: Strengthening Data-Driven Decision-Making For Rural Transformation

An evidence-based, SDG-aligned framework is empowering villages to self-diagnose gaps, compete on progress, and drive targeted local action Sushil Kumar Lohani Across India’s villages, a silent...

Kashmir’s Chillai Kalan Loses Its Bite To Climate Change

The valley’s defining 40-day winter is becoming warmer and unpredictable, threatening water, crops, and a way of life woven around the cold. What was...

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