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Fragmenting A Nation: Israel’s Enduring Pursuit Of Palestinian Disunity

From creating ‘emirates’ like Hebron to backing clan-based gangs, Israel’s efforts aim to undermine Palestinian unity and deny statehood, reflecting its persistent refusal to...

Rethinking Education In The Age Of AI

Toward a more pragmatic and purposeful approach The global education system, including India’s, is at a critical crossroads. As conversations intensify around the relevance, structure,...

When Hospitals Hurt: A Daughter’s Heartbreaking Journey Through SKIMS Soura

This article is a personal account of 25 days of chaos, neglect, and systemic failure which reveals a hidden crisis of patient care behind...

The Dark Web Of Online Betting: A Growing Menace In Kashmir’s Social Fabric

A recent loss of 1.5 crore rupees underscores the urgent need for awareness, regulation, and community action to combat the dangerous spread of online...

Rekindling Fragile Bonds: Embrace Genuine Humanity Before It’s Too Late

In a world of superficial ties and broken connections, the time to nurture love, care, and real relationships is now, before silence and regret...

Drug-Free Youth, Driving Force of Viksit Bharat

Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Today, India has one of the largest youth populations in the world and it is often said that if a nation aspires...

The Plight Of Kashmir’s Youth: Talents Trapped In Struggles And Unfulfilled Dreams

Despite high qualifications and aspirations, young scholars and professionals in Kashmir face economic hardships, lost opportunities, and shattered hopes Once construed as an important asset,...

Respect The Vote, Restore The State

Kashmir’s democratic dream is betrayed as elected power is held hostage by unelected authority. Despite promises of revival, Jammu and Kashmir remains under a...

A Generation Adrift: The Unkept Promises To Jammu And Kashmir’s Youth

Despite hopes for transparent recruitment and development post-2019, the region’s young generation grapples with delayed exams, unfair reservations, and systemic neglect, fueling despair and...

‘Shakli Chhuss Insaan Magar Insaaniyat Chuss Be Khabar’ 

Mahjoor’s Poignant Verse Exposes The Waning Humanity In Today’s Society As acts of cruelty and moral decay become routine, there is a dire need to...

Mental Health In Crisis: When The Consultants Themselves Need Consultation In Kashmir

Despite the rising burden of mental illnesses, clinical psychologists and social workers in Kashmir face neglect, underpayment, and cultural undervaluation. This hinders the region’s...

Cracks In The Foundation: Challenges And Ethical Dilemmas In Implementing PMAY-U In Jammu & Kashmir

A house is more than a shelter. It is dignity, security, and citizenship. Let us not allow faulty paperwork, corrupted processes, and indifferent verification...

America First or America Only? The Double Standards of Global Power

How 3 million Asian deaths expose the hypocrisy of the US’s war justifications Their slogan, “America First,” is misleading. It doesn’t mean what they claim....

Why Children Should Not Have Mobile Phones In Schools: Protecting Education, Health, And Well-Being

From distractions and mental health risks to health concerns and social skills decline, the case for banning mobile phones in classrooms is stronger than...

POSH Act In Jammu & Kashmir: Legal Safeguards Exist, But Where Is The Safety?

Despite legal provisions for women’s workplace safety, social barriers and institutional apathy hinder effective enforcement, urgent reforms and awareness are essential for change In 2013,...

Recuperating Our Intellectual Heritage: A Paean To Professor Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi 

The visionary scholar’s profound contributions remind us of the urgent need to value true intellectual capital for societal progress In the intellectual topography of Kashmir,...

The Silent Cries Of Innocence: Addressing The Plight Of Child Labourers Around Us

Behind the physical scars lie deeper societal failures; it’s time for all of us—officials, parents, citizens—to recognise our collective responsibility and end child exploitation Behind...

Systemic Failures in J&K’s Schools Pave The Way For Private Coaching Surge

Despite extensive educational infrastructure, systemic deficiencies in government schools are driving students towards private coaching. Urgent reforms are needed to ensure quality education for...

Digital Grievance Redressal Systems: A Multidisciplinary Examination of Accountability and Institutional Integrity

Uncovering the systemic flaws, forensic vulnerabilities, and legal shortcomings in India's digital grievance platforms, and exploring pathways for transparent, accountable, and justice-driven reform Digital grievance...

Exploring timeless significance of reading amidst technological advances

Books: The Fading Treasure Books are a blessing in this world. Lucky are those people who are passionate about reading books and read so many....

Protection Or Peril? The Future Of America’s Tariff Policies

Indiscriminate tariffs aimed at reindustrialisation may undermine domestic efficiency and global competitiveness, and risk fueling inflation and harming small businesses and consumers The United States...

Sustainable Tourism In Warwan Valley: Balancing Growth And Conservation

As Warwan attracts increasing numbers of domestic tourists, it is crucial to harness this opportunity for local empowerment while safeguarding the region’s natural ecosystem...

The Virtue Of Humility In A World Dominated By Ego

In an age dominated by arrogance and superficial grandeur, embracing humility—like dust—can lead to inner peace, true greatness, and a more harmonious life In the...

From Passion To Exhaustion: Why Good Teachers Are Burning Out

In a time of growing challenges and shifting dynamics, it’s crucial to reaffirm the core values of education—trust, collaboration, and dedication—to ensure teachers can...

The Quiet Death Of Learning: How Classrooms Became Hollow Rituals

Modern classrooms no longer feel like places of enlightenment. Instead, they’ve become hollow shells—where attendance is mandatory, but actual learning is optional. Recently, during a...

The Bezos-Sanchez Wedding: Venetian Stage For The Violence Of Excess 

A personal reflection tracing Jeff Bezos’s journey from humble innovator to emblem of conspicuous consumption, and how global elite extravagance – exemplified by Venice’s...

The ‘Economy Of Genocide’ Report: A Reckoning Beyond Rhetoric

UN Special Rapporteur’s groundbreaking report exposes how multinational companies and financial institutions sustain Israel’s settler-colonial project, urging global civil society to confront complicity and...

Two Thrones, One Land: Dual Leadership Dilemma In Jammu And Kashmir

Five years after Article 370’s abrogation, the region faces governance hurdles, highlighting the urgent need for equitable power-sharing and meaningful democratic reforms to ensure...

The Politics Of Silence: Who Speaks, Who Listens, And Who Gets Erased

Some are punished for speaking, others rewarded for staying silent, and a few, forgotten for both We live in a time of relentless noise constant...

Improving Infrastructure And Beautification In Real Perspective In Jammu & Srinagar Cities

Need for comprehensive planning, sustainable development, and heritage preservation to elevate these historic cities into modern, inclusive urban centres Cities that serve as capitals of...

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