The lotus feet of the guru Who taught the first lisping Stuttering baby rhyme Little Miss Muffet To the sagacious aura of bliss Wafting across eternity The Anhad Naad sounds of divinity Reverberating in the firmament It’s the teacher who is king Lighting lamps on the clay walls Of endless questing minds Bowing in reverence […]
From shaping our minds to instilling moral values, teachers play a vital role in shaping our lives and our future Alexander the Great, while highlighting the significance of a teacher, said, “I am beholden to my parents for my life, but for living a good life, I am beholden to my teacher.” This underscores the […]
It’s time to recognize the challenges faced by educators and reaffirm their critical role in shaping the nation’s future Teachers are the architects of the future, building minds with wisdom and hearts with compassion. Every year, on the 5th of September, India celebrates Teachers’ Day with great enthusiasm and reverence. This day is not only […]
As social media platforms become increasingly lucrative, businesses are exploiting minors for their online influence, often at the expense of their well-being and education. Kashmir has turned into another place in social media where every Tom, Dick, and Harry has turned into a journalist, vlogger, influencer, content maker or roaster. As much as the ideas […]
As the government fails to provide employment, PhD scholars in Kashmir are forced to do odd jobs. This highlights a deep-seated crisis in the education system. In Kashmir, a painful irony unfolds as scholars who once inspired students in classrooms are now forced to do odd jobs to survive. These educators, who dedicated their lives […]
Exploring the historical and cultural roots of sexual violence as a weapon of dominance Rape is a violent crime that transcends individual assault; it is an expression of dominance deeply rooted in historical, social, and cultural contexts. Throughout history, rape has been utilized not only as an act of physical violence but also as a […]
How we let our words and actions speak for themselves On average, a person speaks between 7,000 and 20,000 words a day. But how often do those words include something truly noble or meaningful? How many of them are spoken softly? How many come from the heart? And how many are full of manipulation, or […]
The shift away from compulsory English under NEP 2020 threatens careers and language proficiency For decades, General English was a compulsory subject across all educational streams in Jammu and Kashmir. Whether students were pursuing Arts, Medical, Non-medical, or Commerce, they were required to study English alongside their chosen disciplines. The reason for this was clear: […]
If an artery, or a blood-carrying pipe in the body, gets damaged due to any reason, the oxygen supply to various organs of the body, including limbs, becomes jeopardized. This may result in the loss of your hand or foot. In our country, a lot of ignorance, apathy, and myths about vascular injury are prevalent […]
From ancient China to modern times, Hijamah, or cupping therapy, has been a revered practice in many cultures. This article explores the traditional Islamic significance of Hijamah and examines the scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness in modern healthcare. Hijamah, also known as cupping therapy, is a traditional healing practice that involves creating suction on the […]