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God Is Not On Either Side Of The Riot: A Call For Hindu-Muslim Reconciliation

Religion is the opiate of the masses:  Karl Marx Karl Marx’s assertion that “Religion is the opiate of the masses” critiques the way religion can...

Rethinking Shopian’s Traffic Crisis In Light Of Global Urban Mobility Trends

For years, Shopian has grappled with an escalating traffic crisis, exacerbated by political neglect and planning failures. The local MLA's recent push for road...

Understanding Childhood And Teen Emotional Tactics: Insights For Parents

It’s not uncommon for toddlers or teens to use tears or tantrums to convince their parents to give them what they want –whether it’s...

From Evidence To Empowerment: How Forensic Science Is Redefining Modern Justice

With DNA profiling, AI-driven analysis and digital forensics, science is becoming the ultimate witness in solving crimes and delivering truth. From blockchain tracking to...

How can diabetic patients protect their feet?

Nowadays, the disease of diabetes is spreading very fast in our country. About thirty percent of the population of our country has come under...

The Shame Of Our Age: How Modern Progress Is Failing The Elderly

As technology advances and families fracture, our elderly are left behind—abandoned by systems that prize productivity over compassion Human civilisation has witnessed innumerable changes since...

Why Islam Places Mothers At The Heart Of Human Dignity

From Quranic commandments to Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) teachings—how Islamic tradition elevates maternal sacrifice into divine obligation Mothers are often the epitome of selfless love. From...

The Silence Of Society: A Complicit Crime Against Women in Kashmir

Once again, the sacred soil of Kashmir has been stained—not by the footprints of an enemy, but by the tears and pain of a...

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....

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