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Why Islamic Studies Enrolment Has Collapsed In J&K Colleges

The current data is a clarion call. J&K's higher education has witnessed impressive growth in other domains; it cannot afford islands of neglect in...

One Year Of India’s New Criminal Laws – Reform Must Be Measured By Justice, Not Just Legislation

By replacing laws enacted during British rule, Parliament sought to create a legal framework better suited to India's constitutional values and contemporary needs. Whether...

Countering Lies Against Hazrat Muawiya (RA)

Many renowned scholars – including Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Shafi'i, Imam Malik, Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim, Imam Tirmidhi, Imam Nasai,...

From Addiction To Recovery: A Journey Of Courage, Fear, And The Fight To Rise Again

What began as curiosity led to heroin and a brutal addiction. The fear of Hepatitis C and his mother's tears pushed him toward recovery....

Kashmir Sits At The Intersection Of Every Natural Disaster. Preparedness Remains A Distant Dream

From cloudbursts and flash floods to earthquakes and landslides, the region has witnessed devastating disasters for decades, yet the lessons of 2014 and 2025...

The Price Of Influence: When Power Silences Honesty

Is honesty too much to ask for? If honesty were an innate trait, then why do we discard it later? The abuse of power...

Reviving The Culture Of Honouring Teachers – Preserving The Dignity Of Knowledge For Future Generations

In an age where education is increasingly measured by grades, certificates, and professional success, Islam reminds us that the true value of learning lies...

The Future Question: Do Emojis Replace Emotions Or Reshape Our Negotiated Emotional Experience?

The future question is not whether emojis will replace emotions, but whether emojis represent emotions as complex, individually constructed unique narratives, or whether they...

The Timeless Resonance Of Kashmiri Sufi Poetry

Beyond boundaries, the vision of love, unity, and pluralism embodied in Kashmiri Sufi poetry emerges not merely as a literary theme but as an...

Shaikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA): A Timeless Voice For Humanity In A Divided World

The celebration of the life and teachings of Shaikh Nooruddin Noorani (RA) is not merely an exercise in remembering a great saint of medieval...

How My Uncle Turned Me From A Reader Into A Writer

Presently, whenever I teach, his teaching skills, sincerity, and integrity often come to mind. I don't say I do justice to the profession. Yet,...

₹0 Payment That Costs Thousands: How UPI Fraudsters Target Kashmir’s Shopkeepers

A customer scans QR code, flashes "Payment Successful" screen—shopkeeper hands over goods. Only later does truth emerge: money never reached the account. For many...

Monsters Playing Victims: Danny Danon’s Twisted War On The Truth

Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their country's reputation by their UN Ambassador is a moot point. The damage Israel...

Kashmir’s Greatest Problem – Unemployment And The Growing Dissatisfaction Of Its Educated Youth

In Kashmir, unemployment has grown to be one of the most important and complicated issues. Job opportunities have not kept up with rising literacy...

Why Diabetes and Hypertension Are Rising Alarmingly Among Kashmir’s Young Adults

The rise of diabetes and hypertension among Kashmir's youth should serve as a wake-up call. These diseases are not inevitable consequences of modern life;...

Yaarbal: The Forgotten Social Network Of Kashmir

The word Yaarbal, deeply rooted in Kashmiri culture, refers to a common water source or riverside spot where women of the locality would gather...

Before School Begins – The Greatest Lessons In Life Are Learned In A Mother’s Lap

The greatest lessons in life are often learned before a child ever enters a classroom. A mother is the first institution of a child...

‘Boy Subjects’ And Girl Achievers – The Contradiction I Grew Up With

One day, a substitute teacher conducted a question-and-answer session. Only three or four students, all boys, were able to answer any of the questions....

Basic Sciences In India Are Struggling To Survive. And That’s A Crisis For Innovation

Science has always been the foundation of human progress. Every technological revolution, medical breakthrough, engineering achievement, and industrial innovation has its roots in the...

AI, FinTech, Sustainability Are Redefining Business—Can Commerce Textbooks Keep Up?

Walk into any commerce classroom, and you will find students learning about balance sheets, marketing strategies, business laws, taxation, economics, and financial management. These...

Cancer In Kashmir Is A Social, Economic, And Cultural Crisis

Cancer in Kashmir is not just a medical issue. It cannot be understood exclusively from a biomedical perspective. It exists in a complex social...

Pseudo-Journalism: When Local Media Becomes A Tool For Extortion And Blackmail

Extortion under the guise of journalism follows a specific, calculated pattern: capturing a minor irregularity (or fabricating an incident), threatening publication to ruin the...

Know Yourself: The First Step Towards Choosing The Right Purpose In Life

The first step towards choosing the right goal is self-awareness. Every person should honestly ask themselves: Who am I? What are my strengths? What...

300 Million People Use Drugs Worldwide – Behind Every Statistic Is A Human Life

According to the latest global estimates, more than 300 million people worldwide use drugs, a record high. But this story is not about numbers;...

PhDs, NET, SET, JRF – Yet Many Remain Unemployed For Years

Across Kashmir, one can find highly qualified young people holding degrees such as PhDs, NET, SET, and JRF, yet many remain unemployed or underemployed...

Every Second Counts: Why Ambulances Deserve A Clear Path On Our Roads

Ambulances serve as a vital link between patients and medical facilities, carrying individuals whose lives may depend on every passing second. Yet, despite this...

Why Madaris And Universities Must Not Be Positioned As Opposites

A unified system combining Madaris and university disciplines would produce several important outcomes: reduction of intellectual isolation, elimination of superficial scholarship, greater social participation,...

It Is Never Too Late: Restoring Morality To Its Rightful Place In Education

Education should not be viewed merely as a means of economic advancement or social mobility. Its deeper purpose is the formation of enlightened, responsible,...

Quranic Vision Of Pluralism, Tolerance, And Coexistence

The concept of pluralism, tolerance, acceptance, and peaceful coexistence has been scrutinised in philosophy, history, enriched traditions, and sacred scriptures by Western and Eastern...

A Friend Gone Too Soon: Remembering Muzamil Iqbal

Some deaths leave us saddened, and then some leave us stunned into silence. The sudden demise of my dear friend, Muzamil Iqbal, belongs to...

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