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Majeed Masroor’s ‘Faizan-E-Nazar’: A Treasure Of Thoughtful Essays On Society, Conscience & Faith

The book offers 21 reflective pieces on books, trees, parenting, health and youth – rooted in social reform Rayees Ahmad Kumar Central Kashmir’s Budgam district has...

Why Reading Books Remains Humanity’s Greatest Asset

In a world of notifications and shallow engagement, deep reading remains humanity’s best defence against intellectual and moral decline. We must encourage our children...

Vanishing Village Culture: How Modernity Is Eroding Traditions In Jammu & Kashmir

Census data shows rapid urban migration; joint families dissolve, mother tongues fade, and heritage crafts struggle to survive in a globalised age. When the...

Kashmir’s Pet Obsession: A Distorted Sense Of Priorities

Lavish spending on pets, influencers, and designer animalwear grows as many struggle for basics. This raises questions about misplaced priorities and social responsibility. Arshad Khan Kashmir,...

After The Headlines Fade: Gaza, Abandoned While The Genocide Persists

A colleague, an editor at a widely read outlet that centered Gaza throughout the two-year genocide, recently voiced his frustration that Gaza is no...

Can AI Empower Kashmir’s Overburdened Teachers?

Artificial intelligence offers a path to personalised teacher development, blended learning, and inclusive education if implemented thoughtfully Aasima Aziz The education system in the Kashmir Valley...

Not All Believers Are Thinkers, Not All Graduates Are Intellectuals

While mass religious movements offer moral clarity, society needs thinkers who can engage deeply with science, philosophy, and power, without losing their roots. It...

Zorba The Greek: Nikos Kazantzakis And The Art Of Existential Engagement

Like Rumi’s ecstasy and Iqbal’s Khudi, Kazantzakis envisioned life as ethical, participatory, and celebratory – a dance between freedom and responsibility Shabeer Ahmad Lone Nikos Kazantzakis,...

Why Reading Books Remains Humanity’s Greatest Asset

In a world of notifications and shallow engagement, deep reading remains humanity’s best defence against intellectual and moral decline. We must encourage our children...

‘Dr Google’ And ‘Dr ChatGPT’ Replace Doctors: Kashmir’s Unseen War Against Antibiotic Resistance

Studies show two-thirds of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary. Without urgent action, the valley risks becoming a hotspot for drug-resistant superbugs. Kamran Hamid Bhat In the feeble...

Untreated Depression Is A Public Health Crisis—Faith And Science Can Help

Open family communication, professional treatment, and reliance on Allah are pathways to recovery Sahil Majeed Depression is a common human experience that affects many people, sometimes...

Where Is A Woman’s Home?

A woman’s life is often spent between two doors, neither fully open nor fully closed. Until society grants unconditional belonging, a woman’s true home...

Marks Above Meaning: A Society Obsessed With Results

Equating self-worth with exam results, driven by family comparisons and coaching marketing, is harming a generation’s mental well-being Malik Tufail In contemporary society, academic success is...

Stop Suffocating Childhood In The Name Of Education

In our race to prepare children for the future, we are robbing them of the present. It's time for education to nurture, not suffocate. Rayees...

A student appeals IGNOU: Launch BSc programme at GDC Handwara or GDC Kupwara

‘This will boost science education in border areas’ Aarif Maqbool Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has long been recognised for its commitment to accessibility, affordability,...

The Algorithm Is The Boss: A Marxist Reality Of India’s Gig Economy

Behind the ‘flexibility’ of food delivery apps lies old exploitation, where workers, not employees, bear all risks, face algorithmic control, and internalise their own...

‘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...

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