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Responsible use of AI in J&K’s digital governance

Artificial Intelligence can make governance more transparent and accountable, but only with strong ethical safeguards Aufaid Ahmad Wani Over the past decade, Jammu and Kashmir has...

The invaluable role of govt teachers: facing more challenges, delivering the same results

Both government and private teachers contribute to society but the former face unique obstacles—no entrance tests, irregular parental support, and outdated facilities. Yet, they...

A Contemporary Analysis Of Shia Islam In The Context Of Modern Iran

Muslims must re-examine assumptions rather than rely on older polemical writings. There is a need for informed engagement over generalisation in inter-sectarian discourse. Prof Hamid...

Lal Ded – The 14th-Century Mystic Poet Whose Vaakh Still Speaks To Kashmir’s Soul

Her poetry continues to inspire tolerance, wisdom, and unity across religious lines Rakshanda Gul The spiritual and cultural history of Kashmir is rich in the lives...

A Tale Of Two Widows

Two fish sellers’ stories reveal a society that has failed its most vulnerable women Sayeesa Shaban In Kashmir, the plight of elderly widows is a pressing...

Dr Muhammad Kamal Ismael – The Architect Of Harmain Shareefain

He chose silence, sincerity, and Aakhirah over wealth Dr Fazal Wani In a world that runs after fame, applause, and recognition, there once lived a man...

An Open Letter To J&K’s Education Minister

‘Before you judge private school teachers, look at their realities’ Nowsheen Mushtaq The recent remarks on private school teachers have not just raised questions; they have...

NOSTALGIA: Eid, Toys, And The Innocence We Lost

Those toys were never just objects. They  were moments of rebellion, excitement, and identity. Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi Not all toys are made of plastic. Some...

Alvida-E-Ramadhan: A Farewell Wrapped In Light And Longing

A sincere believer never wishes for Ramadhan to end, for it transforms hearts like no other time Dr Aasif Ahmad With the arrival of Eid, a...

The Men Who Carry The World

An untold story of sacrifice, storms, and the seafarers who keep us alive Sahil Hassan Bhat There is a quiet truth about the world we live...

The Unsung Innovators Who Built Human Civilisation

The brightest stars are not only in the sky – they are in the people who strive to learn, create, and contribute Suhaib Bakshi Human civilisation...

Path To Humanity Is Strait But Straight

The path is strait (narrow, requiring resistance to selfish desires and courage to stand for what is right) yet straight (clear, honest, and guided...

Why Do Widows And Patients Still Beg When So Many Charities Exist In Kashmir?

The region’s charity efforts need unity, not fragmentation. The solution lies in forming a single coordinated framework with branches across the Valley, case verification...

‘Chaar Log Kya Kahenge’: How Social Policing Keeps Minds Chained And Dreams Suppressed

Institutions, media and academia all enforce blind surrender to elite-centred thinking. Toxic conformity is not wisdom but a product of inferiority and social servitude. Eyram...

The Hidden Humanitarian, Environmental, And Public Health Scars Of War

PTSD, cholera, toxic contamination, cancer – war’s scars last long after the fighting stops Dr Kaneez Fatima Armed conflicts create profound humanitarian, environmental and public-health consequences....

How World Traditions Define The Hallmark Of True Wisdom

True wisdom is not static knowledge but a dynamic, collective capacity transforming insight into flourishing Shabeer Ahmad Lone “Where shall wisdom be found?” asks Job (28:12),...

The Iran War — The Most Obvious Question Liberal Media Refuses To Ask

They tend to oppose military interventions only when those wars fail to serve US strategic interests, threaten corporate profits, or risk undermining Israel’s long-term...

A Rehbar, A Shaheed, And A Civilisation That Does Not Forget

Uzair Qadri The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not an event that arrived unannounced. By all accounts, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic...

World Social Work Day: Co-building hope and harmony in a divided world

Social workers build hope quietly, away from public attention, yet their impact is profound Imran Maqbool Wani Every year, the global community observes World Social Work...

Islamophobia, Self-Reflection, And Moral Responsibility Of Muslim Ummah

An honest introspection is needed: disunity, sectarianism, and the gap between ideals and reality weaken the Ummah. The Qur'anic path is justice, compassion, and...

Artificial Intelligence: The Latest Stage In Humanity’s Centuries-Long Intellectual Journey

From Leonardo’s notebooks to neural networks, the tools of intelligence have evolved, but the human impulse behind them remains the same Suhaib Bakshi When a student...

Understanding hidden fears in students: Causes and solutions

Society must create peaceful environments where children can express themselves openly and fight their hidden fears Syed Mustafa Ahmad Fear has always been part of human...

The Shrinocentric Ecosystem: Restoring Srinagar’s Soul Through Heritage, Economy, And Urban Design

Srinagar needs to be remembered in the language of its own shrines. Mandating heritage architecture creates a permanent, high-value market for local craftsmen, retaining...

Ramadan’s Final Nights: Seek Forgiveness, Find Laylat Al-Qadr, And Emerge Transformed

The goal is not just completion, but emergence with a heart transformed by patience, gratitude, and compassion Mohammad Kafeel Qasmi As the blessed month of Ramadan...

The Geography Of Hope: Why Palestine Is The Middle East’s Only Way Out

If true justice prevails in Palestine, it will inevitably prevail in Lebanon, in Syria, and beyond Ramzy Baroud Let us imagine a liberated Palestine. Let us...

AI in 2026: Why adapting to Artificial Intelligence is a necessity, not an option

AI has become a practical reality, reshaping healthcare (early diagnosis), education (personalised learning), agriculture (precision farming), and industry (automation). For students, understanding AI is...

Hazrat Ali (RA): The Lion Of Allah, Gate Of Knowledge, And Embodiment Of Justice

His bravery, wisdom, and piety are legendary. The Prophet (SAW) declared: ‘I am the City of Knowledge, and Ali is its gate.’ Hazrat Umar...

The Real Crisis In Relationships Is Not About Roles — It Is About Respect

Raise sons who know gentleness is strength, and daughters who know dreams are not defiance Farhat Jabeen Often, we ask the wrong questions about relationships and...

1.5 Million Apple Trees: Qul Fruits Leads Major High-Density Plantation Drive In Kashmir

Ambitious drive aims to modernise orchards & boost productivity across Valley Junaid Rather In a major development for the horticulture sector in Kashmir, Qul Fruits has...

William Blake’s ‘The School Boy’: A Timeless Warning Against Education That Imprisons

An 18th-century poem holds a mirror to modern education's fear-based culture Syed Mustafa Ahmad That morning, as I was beginning my usual routine of teaching children,...

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