Safeguarding State: Securing Public Portfolios
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The recent IDFC Bank fraud involving ₹590 crore is a stark reminder of how vulnerable public funds remain to institutional...
Love must be accompanied by presence. Boundaries around screen time are not punishments; they are protections.
Er Umair Ul Umar
In today's Kashmir, and far beyond,...
‘And whoever relies upon Allah – then He is sufficient for him.’ Tawakkul reframes effort as duty rather than entitlement, transforming waiting into hope...
Effective governance is not measured by money spent, but by outcomes that improve lives
Manzoor Wani
Between 2020 and 2025, a total of ₹6,50,18,607 (approximately ₹6.5...
‘Success is not measured only by marks, but by dedication and honesty’
Mudabira Javid
Islam is not only a religion practised through rituals; it is a...
China, India, and Southeast Asia are driving global economic and technological shifts. The 21st century’s defining feature is not Western collapse but a plural...
Thousands of graduates face prolonged uncertainty as academic curricula disconnect from market needs. The solution lies in diversifying the economy, strengthening vocational training, and...
The question is asked not for clarity but for confrontation. Muslims are placed between two artificial choices: if they affirm constitutional values, their religious...
Sufism in Kashmir was never merely an abstract symbol of spirituality. It was a historically embedded social force that structured relationships, mediated religious change,...
We measure our lives by achievements—degrees, jobs, responsibilities. But rarely do we measure the silent ageing of those who made it all possible
Dr Fazal...
A comparative exploration of fasting in Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Qur'an profoundly claims that fasting was prescribed for all communities as a...
While the Judiciary asserts primacy in appointments, the Executive’s delays, selective approvals, and political control over removal processes reveal a ‘constitutional ideal’ that is...
With a million-plus addicts and very few rehab centres, the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan needs to move beyond the numbers game
Vedicaa Sawal
The fact that 9,000...
The place can be a potential hub for winter recreation in south Kashmir
Dr Nisar Farhad
Gulmarg is a popular winter destination celebrated for its ski...
Drawing on Surah Ar-Rum, Prophetic teachings, and Supreme Court judgments, this article argues that sustainable solutions require mediation, economic security, and ‘justice that restores...
The Wular Bird Festival reminds us that safeguarding this wetland means safeguarding life’s most beautiful drama
Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat
In the grand valley of Kashmir lies...
Prestigious institutions like Amity, DPS, and R.P. Schools use ‘women empowerment’ rhetoric to mask systemic exploitation—gender-restricted hiring, starvation wages (₹10,000-₹13,000 for postgraduates), winter salary...
This agreement threatens to crush Kashmir’s walnut and apple farmers and will hurt and haunt India
Nasir Hamid Khan
The ‘Fact Sheet’ released by the White...
Social media has power to connect, educate, and inspire creativity, but has its pitfalls: wasted time, weakened family bonds, and spread of fake news....
Two towering figures—one a builder of an integrated system, the other a relentless critic—sought to safeguard revelation. Their methods diverged, but their goal was...
The traditional practice is now rarely seen in Kashmir; yet, SKAUST's annual AgriTech fest offers a glimmer of revival
Manzoor Akash
In rural Kashmir, Gun'gul, a...
From traditional crafts to tech startups, a new generation of women entrepreneurs is rewriting the Valley's economic narrative
Vedicaa Manoj Sawal
Sana Aftab lives in a...
Even if we mapped every genome, mathematics would still confront us with unending questions
Dr Reyaz Ahmad
“Mathematics is the only infinite human activity,” the legendary...
Poverty today is the absence of assets, not just income. Structural reforms—progressive wealth taxation, capital gains parity, and universal basic services—are the only durable...
The great reformer’s treatment of fiqh differences as intellectual richness, his bay'ah in multiple Sufi orders, and his revival of Hadith literature constitute a...