The legislation marks a decisive policy shift from an exclusively state-driven model to a mixed higher education system. But the central weakness lies in...
Critics argue that Ghamidi's analysis of Iran–US tensions reflects not merely independent reasoning but an inclination toward a Western rationalist paradigm. Rather than foregrounding...
Considering oneself wiser than others, boasting of false qualities, and secretly feeling proud of one's virtues—all of this is nothing but ignorance. Wherever you...
They cannot just inspect. They must mentor. Heterogeneous classrooms require teachers to function simultaneously as planners, facilitators, mentors, and evaluators capable of addressing multiple...
Discount sales advertised with bold claims often turn out to be counterfeit or inferior quality. Consumers must verify sources, check reviews, and avoid deals...
A free ride initiative is empowering women across the Valley, but overcrowding, sustainability, and private transport losses raise urgent questions
Dr Mehnaz Manzoor
Syed Anaiyat BukharieÂ
In...
Rising Temperatures In Jammu: Ignored Climate Warning?
The mercury is rising and so is the alarm. A city recording temperatures 5–7°C above its seasonal average,...
Shah Boba is revered in the whole village as an example of sincerity, devotion to work, sacrifice, and strength
Muntashir Kifayat Hussain
It was the 1990s,...
In an age of smart classrooms and digital learning, the school library is being quietly forgotten. A library builds curiosity, creativity, and character. It...
Illegal sand extraction. Soil erosion. Shrinking pastures. If the local community and authorities do not come up with constructive strategies, the deterioration of resources...
Generation Z: Why always chasing grades? Why not feel the beauty of what you already have?
Nadiya Tasneem
Childhood, an era of innocence, where one is...
For decades, J&K has faced limited public funding, outdated curricula, and a widening disconnect between academic qualifications and employment. The new legislative framework seeks...
There is growing, informal pressure against Muslims occupying visible or influential roles. Those who counter this discrimination—corporate leaders, professionals, ordinary citizens—are swiftly targeted. Social...
A society that does not reward its brightest minds is a society destined for stagnation
Iqbal RashedÂ
The recent shift in the reservation landscape of Jammu and...
What was once rare and shocking now appears with worrying regularity. When the media repeatedly associates weapons with masculinity and authority, it reinforces a...
Tens of crores in revenue. Dominance of regional vegetable markets. Yet no clean drinking water. Hand pumps are contaminated. Electoral promises vanish after votes....
With thoughtful reforms, committed educators, and collective responsibility, we can restore mathematics to its rightful place. Reversing this trend requires purposeful and sustained action.
Rayees...
In Kashmir, families are not merely engaging in display by choice; they are responding to an informal but powerful system of expectations where deviation...
Using less plastic, reusing and recycling, adopting renewable energy, and sharing correct information—every individual can make a difference. Caring about the well-being of the...
Spread across Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, the Pahari-speaking populations frame their claim within the discourse of historical marginalisation and developmental exclusion. The Lokur Committee's...