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Suggestions For Traffic Improvement in Srinagar City 

Excerpt from the book ‘Our Latest Concerns Vol. 03’ by Er Ashraf Fazili, published on Amazon In light of the increasing number of road...

From Chalkboards To Change-Makers: Redefining Teaching For 21st Century India

As education evolves beyond rote learning, modern teachers become mentors, tech-guides and community builders - but does the system support this transformation? In the modern...

The NEET Obsession: How Kashmir’s Youth Are Paying The Emotional Price Of Societal Expectations

From familial pressure to social stigma—why India’s competitive exam culture is failing adolescents, and what we must change In contemporary India, particularly in regions like...

Compassion As Worship: Islam’s Timeless Teachings On Animal Welfare

As global animal abuse statistics shock the conscience, Quranic verses and Prophetic traditions offer a moral blueprint for mercy—if only humanity would listen Islam, a...

Spread Your Wings And Fly High

ln a quiet countryside, far from the noise and distractions of the modern world, a wise man’s car broke down near a remote village....

Reassessing Education: Need For Improvement In J&K’s Govt Schools

Amidst disparities in student performance, educators must take ownership and focus on foundational literacy and numeracy to elevate learning standards Academic monitoring at elementary and...

From Saffron Fields To SaaS Funnels: How Specialisation Can Elevate Kashmir’s Workforce 

Embracing technology and specialised skills is essential for transforming Kashmir's rich heritage and creating a new era of economic growth in the digital landscape For...

World Haemophilia Day 2025: ‘Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed Too’

Campaign highlights the urgent need for awareness and care for women and girls with bleeding disorders World Haemophilia Day is observed annually on  April 17....

The Essence Of Human Morality

Explore the origins, challenges and evolving nature of morality in shaping individual character and societal norms Human morality is often described as the thread that...

Echoes Of A Wounded Planet: A Call To Understand, Preserve And Restore Balance

It is high time to restore balance and safeguard our ecosystems for future generations We live in a time when the cries of a wounded...

The True Essence Of Worship: Justice As The Heartbeat Of Faith

Beyond rituals and prayers, justice and moral integrity lie at the core of true worship and shape a harmonious and just society Worship is often...

Can India’s New Education Policies Rebuild Respect For Teachers In The Digital Age?

As NEP 2020 reimagines learning, Kashmir’s classrooms reveal the struggle to preserve the teacher’s role in an era of social media scrutiny and shifting...

The Bus That Never Reached Spring

A tribute to Maymoona and Aasiya—two souls who left us on a road lined with dreams and tulips—and to all those shining stars who...

Teachers, Teaching, And Staffrooms 

Beyond lesson plans and grading sheets – why every school's staffroom holds the secret to transformative education Teaching is the most arduous task in the...

Climate Change – An Alarm: Time For Global Action And Local Solutions

From interacting subsystems to human impacts, the complexities of climate change demand comprehensive strategies, as exemplified by the launch of India's first climate change...

The Rising Suicide Rate: A Life Lost Every 40 Seconds

Listening without judgment is key to learning what the person is thinking and feeling Suicide is a terrible tragedy, not just for those driven to...

Lantern Light And Woven Love: A Journey Through Childhood Memories

Yes, those were hard days. But they were also sacred. In that hardship lay a beauty that wealth could never buy. A richness that...

The Alarming Rise of Unemployment in India

As India aspires to become a $5 trillion economy, it must first address the needs of its most valuable asset—its people. Job creation, skill...

Teachers As Scapegoats: A Misguided Trend In Our Society

In the age of social media sensationalism, where clickbait headlines rule over facts and nuanced discourse, an unfortunate and deeply problematic trend has taken...

J&K’s Addiction Paradox: Unmasking The Crisis Hidden Behind Statistics

Despite official claims of declining addiction cases, ground realities reveal a deepening crisis marked by stigma, fear and inadequate infrastructure, necessitating urgent and multifaceted...

From Saffron Fields To SaaS Funnels: How Specialisation Can Elevate Kashmir’s Workforce 

Embracing technology and specialised skills is essential for transforming Kashmir's rich heritage and creating a new era of economic growth in the digital landscape For...

High-Density Apple Orchards And Their Impact On Kashmir’s Mental Peace

As high-density apple orchards reshape the valley, the environmental impact and the mental well-being of its people hang in the balance Kashmir has always been...

Breaking The Silence On Palestinian Armed Struggle: A Call For Legal Clarity

On February 22, 2024, China's Ambassador to The Hague, Zhang Jun, uttered the unexpected. His testimony, like that of a number of others, was meant...

A Wedding Without A Mother

When joy arrives drenched in sorrow  In the hustle of wedding preparations, the fragrance of flowers fills our home. Laughter echoes through newly painted walls....

Key Urban Projects For Revitalising Srinagar City

This article outlines eight key initiatives to enhance infrastructure, preserve heritage and ensure sustainable development in city The city of Srinagar stands at a crucial...

Retaining Spiritual Awakening After Ramadan 

The blessed month of Ramadan has come to an end, and the joyous festivities of Eid-ul-Fitr have faded. As Muslims, we must express deep...

The Rooster’s Call: A Divine Reminder And Nature’s Alarm  

Exploring the spiritual significance and biological fascination of roosters as nature’s alarm clocks in modern life Allaahumma Innee As’aluka Min Fadlika (O Allah, I ask...

The Burden Of Morality

In a world marked by division and conflict, the prevailing sense of justice and solidarity for the oppressed—particularly the Palestinian people—calls for deep introspection...

TRIBUTE – Mohammad Ashraf: A Sailor Of Humanity

Mohammad. Ashraf navigated not just roads but hearts, becoming an extraordinary hero in ordinary circumstances I am writing this tribute in the capacity of a...

Jabir Ibn Hayyan: An Intellectual Odyssey From Baghdad To Europe

The future is not written in the stars, but in the choices you make: Abu Musa Jabir ibn Hayyan al-Bariqi What if the genesis...

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