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Kashmiri youth must move from violence to peace

Sajad Farooq Rather If we believe that not all is lost in Kashmir, then it is important to find ways of bringing some peace and...

Mesmirising Beauty of Kousarnag

Mushtaq Ahmad Butt The famous lake of Kousarnag is situated amid the Pir Panjal range in the twin districts of south Kashmir, Kulgam and Shopian,...

Humpora: A Waterless Village

Aaqib Naseem When Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s sailor in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” searched for a tumbler full of water to quench his thirst,...

RAVEENA TANDON ON LOCKDOWN & FAMILY

Prerna SM Jain Raveena Tandon is an actor who requires no introduction. One recognises her all too well for her role in the ’90s comedy...

The Big Fat Kashmiri Wedding is a Disgrace

Mariya Younis Wedding is the pious ceremony where two souls unite in marriage. It is a symbol of love and commitment, a special and unique...

Libya Conflict: Sirte-Jufra will be a Flashpoint

Manish Rai Turks are increasing their military involvement in Libya with each passing day in support of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) led...

Good News from Washington: AIPAC, Israel Losing to Progressive Democrats

While the US administration of President Donald Trump remains adamant in its support for Israel, the traditional democratic leadership continues to employ underhanded language,...

July 13, 1931: A History of Martyrs’ Day

Dr Ashraf Zain ul Abideen Martyrs’ Day commemorates the 22 Kashmiris killed by forces of the Dogra king of Jammu and Kashmir on July 13,...

Black his only colour, but the world his oyster

Shah Hussain All of us have our share of troubles but the mere thought of losing our eyesight can leave us feeling paralysed. However, there...

Education of Girls essential for progress of Jammu & Kashmir

Abid Hussain Rather The importance of education has been emphasised in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which declares right to education as a...

No false alarm, this coronavirus

PEER SHAISTA SHAKEEL A spark neglected burns the house. That is what we must remember right now. There was a time when people of Kashmir...

Community classes and open gardens, really

AHMAD KASHMIRI While doctors and health experts have sounded the alarm over worsening Covid-19 situation in Jammu and Kashmir, common people are caught between the...

Basant Rath’s popularity in Kashmir

Rayees Ahmad Kumar One could love him or hate him for his flamboyant style and aggressive enforcing of traffic rules in Jammu & Kashmir, but...

Book Review

Book: Bikhre Rang Author: Dr Aqeela (Assistant Professor, Department of Arabic, BGSB University, Rajouri) Publisher: Educational Publishing House, New Delhi Publishing Year: 2020 ISBN: 978-93-89733-92-1 Pages: 141 Dr Ashraf Amin We...

Do not get into the rut of Class IV jobs

S Abdullah Getting a permanent job is like a dream turning into reality. Whenever the smartphone pops up with a notification regarding advertisement for any...

New domicile rules: What Next ?

Firdous Khan The abrogation of J&K's special status and bifurcation into two union territories has led to much discontent against the Indian state. Now the...

Importance of Mansar Lake

Ivkar Hussain Malik The Mansar lake is situated 60 km from Jammu city. Its pristine beauty and the crystal clear environment around it attracts everybody,...

Allama Iqbal’s Hopes for Kashmir

Sameer Ul Haq There is no denying the fact that Allama Iqbal strived for Kashmir’s political and economic independence. The plight of Kashmiris suffering from...

Welcome to Bangus Valley

Nawaz Manzoor Kashmir is a land of fabled beauty and romance. The Bangus Valley is a region relatively unexplored by tourists. It is situated in...

The dream was always cinema: Mrityunjay Devvrat

Prerna SM Jain Mrityunjay Devvrat is a filmmaker who received international acclaim for his first commercial movie, ‘Children of War’ (2014). The film is based...

Not Covid, Shall I Survive Depression

Sobia Khatoon The human brain is a wonder. Through folds of tissue and pulses of electricity, it lets us perceive, understand, and shape the world...

Dark days ahead

Jawaid Iqbal The Covid-19 pandemic has now become part of our lives. So, we have to be prepared and we should not panic. Daily intake...

From occupation to annexation

July 1 was meant to be the day on which the Israeli government officially annexed 30% of the occupied Palestinian West Bank and the...

Think Before You Throw

“I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.” —Mother Teresa Due to the rapid increase...

The lamentable Lal Koul

Aamir Altaf & Nisar Wani Lal Koul is a canal that flows from Bumhama through Drugmulla, Shalpora, Keegam and many other villages. Once this canal...

China as the hegemon

MUDASIR ALI DAR Hegemony in the international system refers to a state's ability to single-handedly dominate the rules and arrangements of international political and economic...

Problems Men Face After Marriage

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Marriage is strongly recommended in Islam. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Marriage is a part of my sunnah, and whoever does not follow...

The sterling work of nurses at last being appreciated

Faaheem fayaz As rightly said by Martin H. Fischer for healthcare workers, “Our profession is the only one which works unceasingly to annihilate itself.” Healthcare...

When ban on Chinese apps can, and cannot, be challenged in court

Chittarvu Raghu As a retaliatory measure consequent to the ‘Galwan Valley’ aggression, the Government of India invoked Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2000...

Modern man and mobile phone: the inseparable

Bilal Ahmad Dar Cell phones are so convenient that they’re an inconvenience. Haruki Murakami Technology, as we know, has transformed our life. So much so that the...

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