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The NEET Pressure: A Silent Strain On Aspirants And Families In Kashmir

Recently, I accompanied a relative's child to the NEET examination centre. What struck me was not just the massive turnout, but the visible tension...

World Red Cross And Red Crescent Day: ‘Keeping Humanity Alive’

From war zones to disaster-struck regions, how the world’s largest humanitarian network continues to be a beacon of hope—and why we must all play...

Hazardous Waste Disposal In J&K: A Silent Environmental Emergency

With no proper disposal systems, Kashmir's rivers and soil absorb deadly chemicals, while authorities look the other way Jammu and Kashmir, known for its majestic...

Statecraft: ‘Wutini Balayih Tut’: How ‘Collective Punishment’ In Kashmir Violates The Rule Of Law

Demolishing homes without trial doesn’t fight terror—it fuels it The Kashmiri proverb “Wutini balayih tut”, which translates to ‘the bird is blamed for the broken...

Double EMI Deduction An Act of Assault

J&K Bank has turned government employees into ATMs, exposing a banking system that values compliance over compassion What happens when a bank forgets that its...

Accountability: The Key to Success

In order to succeed in life—both personally and professionally—an individual should have various qualities like talent, intelligence, perseverance, leadership, honesty, etc. However, one often...

The Historic Zig Qazigund Highway & Kashmir’s First Tunnel

How a perilous mountain road built with rudimentary tools became both a lifeline for Kashmir and a living museum of India's engineering heritage In the...

The Dirty Truth Behind ‘Clean’ Energy: How The Green Revolution Perpetuates Global Inequality

Electric cars, solar panels and rare earth mining—the hypocrisy of a ‘clean’ transition built on child labor and carbon-heavy extraction As the world rushes toward...

World Laughter Day: One-Dimensional Laughter In A One-Dimensional World: A Sociological Reflection

From corporate gigs to viral memes—Herbert Marcuse’s ‘repressive desublimation’ theory exposes how modern laughter pacifies rather than liberates Each year, the first Sunday of May...

Kashmir’s Youth Trapped Between Overthinking And Addiction

With 70% of drug users under 30 and existential angst on the rise, a generation’s potential is being lost to mental fatigue and substance...

Inspections With Intention: A Supportive Path To School Excellence 

DSEK's cascading evaluation system turns inspections into growth tools—tracking everything from Village Knowledge Registers to competency-based learning In the transforming and transitional evolution of the...

The Illusion Of Choice: Capitalism, Socialism, And The Suppression Of Religion In The Modern Era

From US surveillance to China’s re-education camps—how both systems marginalise Islam while claiming to liberate In the contemporary global landscape, we are often presented with...

Unveiling Nasser’s Secrets: Arabs, Palestine, And The Crucial Timing

For my father's generation, Gamal Abdel Nasser wasn't just another Arab leader; he set the standard by which all others have been measured, and...

Beyond Books: Why Kindness Deserves A Place In Classrooms

Kindness can be cultivated through practice, just like math or reading In a world often marked by competition and rapid change, the value of kindness...

Rethinking Our Obsession With Exam Results

The recent declaration of Class 10th and 12th results by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has brought joy to many students...

When Divine Wisdom Defies Human Logic: Lessons From Surah Al-Kahf’s Most Puzzling Story

How Khidr’s ‘cruel’ acts—sinking a boat, killing a child—reveal Allah's hidden mercy, and why Dr Allama Iqbal called it the ultimate test of faith After...

The Power Of Words: How Speech Shapes Souls And Destinies

From Quranic warnings to prophetic wisdom—why your tongue is the compass of your life, and how silence can be the ultimate act of strength It...

Recreating Earth’s Origins: A Journey To The Dawn Of Life

Imagine recreating the birth of life on Earth—unravelling the mysteries of our planet’s evolution and the origins of life itself. Though numerous theories and...

Beyond Tourism: Why Kashmir Must Diversify Or Risk Economic Collapse

As political unrest and climate threats expose the fragility of a tourism-dependent economy, the youth must embrace skills, tech and entrepreneurship for a prosperous...

Why Ban On Single-Use Plastics Isn’t Enough to Save Our Ecosystems

With 85% of 4M tonnes of annual SUP waste mismanaged, the real change begins when consumers choose beeswax over cling film and bulk shopping...

Kashmir Bleeds Kindness, And The World Pays It Back With Stones

You can evict the Kashmiri family from their rented room. You can blacklist the Kashmiri shop, boycott the Kashmiri artist, silence the Kashmiri poet....

Echoes Across The Valley: Stop Bloodshed In Kashmir

Our valley’s soul was woven from compassion, not conflict – can the world hear its fading heartbeat? Another tragedy has struck the soil of Kashmir....

Our Stories Are Not For Sale

There are those who laugh with us, walk these streets with us, call this soil their own until a shadow brushes the light. Fear, thin as mist, rises and...

Islam And The Shifting Social Norms In The Digital Age

Exploring the balance between recreational activities and Shariah principles amidst rising virtual entertainment trends In an age where immersive virtual worlds have become an integral...

How Clothes Define Us: Rethinking Identity, Gender and Dignity

Khalil Gibran said, "Though you seek in garments the freedom of privacy, you may find in them a harness and a chain." These words struck...

Rented Classrooms: How J&K’s Makeshift Schools Are Failing A Generation

With 151 government schools in Budgam alone operating from cramped, unsafe rentals, students face suffocating conditions—while composite schooling and NEP 2020 offer untapped solutions In...

Doodh Ganga In Distress: A Lifeline Of Kashmir At The Brink Of Collapse

Once a lifeline for agriculture and biodiversity, Doodh Ganga now languishes under pollution and neglect, calling for urgent action to revive and protect this...

Ink Fades In The Land Of Poets

As one of the oldest bookstores in Srinagar shuts, it is high time to revive Kashmir's literary heritage The news hit like a quiet storm:...

Artificial Intelligence: A Bright Career Choice For Aspiring Students

As AI transforms industries globally, students are presented with unparalleled opportunities in this dynamic field, making it an ideal path for future-ready careers The world...

Pahalgam Tragedy Should Unite Our Grief, Not Fuel Our Divides 

In the wake of a brutal attack on tourists, we must reaffirm our shared humanity, reject division and stand together as one community The...

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