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The Body Is Not A Tool: Unlearning The Archaic Scripts Written On Our Flesh

We must learn to unsee the archaic hierarchies imposed upon our flesh and instead, feel the unified symphony of its being. For in the...

What I Read This Month: Four Compelling Books Outside The Fiction Aisle

Short, candid reviews of works by Arundhati Roy, Parimal Bhattacharya, Andrew Fidel Fernando, and Pankaj Mishra – each offering a masterclass in its genre Uzair...

Capitalistic Surveillance: A Ticking Algorithm Stealing Our Freedom

Our data has become the most valuable commodity. To avoid being quietly controlled, we must understand the algorithms that already understand us too well. Er...

Why Kashmiri youth are turning away from books

The lure of instant, titillating digital content and academic shortcuts is overshadowing traditional reading. This raises concerns about long-term intellectual development. Athar Islam The reading habits...

Case Study:  Cultivating The 4Cs In Kashmir’s Classrooms: A Case Study On 21st Century Skills

Through anecdotes of student projects, an educator argues that the pillars of modern learning—critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication—are best taught by doing, not just...

Deliberate Contradiction: How The West Plays Dumb And Kills People In Gaza

The West serves as the simultaneous judge and executioner, the honest researcher and the weapons manufacturer, the violator and the self-appointed defender of human...

Consult The Wise, Then The All-Wise: A Spiritual Antidote To Kashmiris’ Anxiety

Faced with profiling, societal mistrust, and personal anxiety, the Prophetic principles of consulting the wise and seeking divine clarity offer a timeless path to...

What My Father’s Demise Taught Me: Unmasked Faces, Unconditional Faith, And Unwanted Strength

Life does not give lessons twice; it gives the test first and the understanding later By Nuzhat Rehman Life cannot always be the same. To me,...

Kashmir’s Schools Must Stop Turning Students Into Social Media Props

There is a trend of showcasing only 'camera-friendly' students on social media. It fuels racism, objectifies girls, and betrays the true dignity of education. Dr...

My Grandfather, Hassan Bab: The Man Whose Left Hand Didn’t Know What His Right Hand Gave

A grandson’s tribute to the man whose cooking was an act of love, whose charity was silent, and whose death left a chill that...

Muzafar: The Teacher, Cartoonist, And Tech Advocate Shaping Kashmir’s Classrooms

Hailing from Kulgam, Muzafar Ahmad Lone, popularly known as Lone Muzi, is an educationist, acclaimed cartoonist, and tech pioneer who revitalised a village school...

AAYAs – The Unsung Heroines Of Kashmir’s Classrooms

Facing role ambiguity, physical strain, and social judgment, the Anganwadi-Asha-Yashoda workers form the silent foundation of early education Arshid Qalmi In the classrooms of Kashmir, where...

The Silent Exodus: Can Kashmir’s Future Be Built Without Its Youth?

Faced with a constricted job market and anxieties over safety, the Valley's talented young are leaving in droves, creating a feedback loop of underdevelopment...

How Madrassas Can Integrate Modern ‘Ilm’

To remain relevant in the 21st century, Islamic seminaries must integrate foundational sciences and critical thinking without diluting the core of Shariah studies. The...

The Lessons Of 31 Years: A Journey Through Time, Trials, And Triumphs

On my birthday, I reflect on the tasks accomplished, the sorrows that refined, and the conviction that life is measured by depth, not duration By...

Reclaiming Forensic Science: A 15-Point Blueprint To Restore Justice

Investigative pressure, broken chains of custody, and lab reports that please rather than probe are turning forensics from a sentinel of truth into an...

What Africa’s ‘Resource Curse’ Teaches India About Atmanirbhar Bharat

Examining Burkina Faso's struggle and India's colonial past, the article contends that resource wealth alone guarantees poverty unless nations master value addition, human capital,...

Why Bill Bryson’s A Short History Of Nearly Everything Is A Masterclass In Science Writing

The book reveals hidden gems, from protons on a pinhead to the cosmic background noise. Its true magic lies in making the reader feel...

When Teachers Compete, Students Lose

How An Identity Crisis Is Corroding The Soul Of Teaching Profession A battle for recognition is poisoning schools, turning passionate educators into passive performers and...

A Hijab, A Student Leader, And The Crisis Of French Secularism

The outrage over Maryam Boujettou’s hijab reveals the fragility of France's commitment to equality, challenging a state that champions freedom of expression yet struggles...

First-Hand Report:  ‘We’re Producing Certificates, Not Capable Minds’: Inside The Exam Halls Where J&K’s Education System Is Failing

After supervising board exams, we witnessed heartbreaking scenes where students hunt for 33%, copying ins normalised. We’re creating a generation unprepared for a world...

UNSC 2803: The US-Israeli Scheme To Partition Gaza And Break Palestinian Will

The failure of UNSC Resolution 2803 confirms one enduring truth: the Israeli war on Gaza has not stopped. It has simply changed form. United Nations...

Reverence, Understanding, Critique: The Three Pillars For Renewing Intellectual Traditions

Reverence roots us, understanding bridges us, and critical inquiry renews us. From Plato to Al-Ghazālī, history shows that traditions flourish not through blind preservation...

Arrival Of Migratory Birds: A Season To Honour, Protect, And Celebrate Our Winged Guests

As thousands of migratory birds arrive from Siberia and beyond, the Wildlife Protection Department details the meticulous scientific and security measures ensuring the Valley...

Stop Overthinking, Start Moving: How Action, Not Thought, Creates Real Clarity

Instead of seeking perfect clarity before you act, learn to ‘start anywhere and adjust as you learn’, using action as a laboratory for intelligent...

Why Reservation Is A Debt, Not A Favour

The arguments against quotas, from the ‘creamy layer’ to ‘inefficiency’, ignore the enduring social stigma faced by SC/ST communities despite constitutional safeguards Bhat Mujtaba Gurezi John...

In an age of crisis, private schools must be partners in national progress

With governments overwhelmed by debt, climate change, and conflict, a new model is needed, the one where regulated private institutions are essential to advancing...

Why SMVDU Admission Row Threatens Academic Freedom?

Denying admissions based on religion is unconstitutional, politically driven, and a dangerous move that must be challenged in court Mohd Ishaq Shah and Mumtaz Ahmad...

A 36-Year Hindu-Muslim Friendship That Defines Kashmir’s True Soul

In a world of divisions, the bond between Muslim Bashir Ahmed and Hindu Paray (Pyaray) Lal in Kulgam is a living testament to the...

How Modern Feminism Is Failing Men

This article argues that the movement for equality has devolved into a culture of male degradation, citing false allegations, societal double standards, and alarming...

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