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Treating Daughters-in-Law Like Daughters Will Solve Many Of Society’s Problems

A daughter-in-law must not be made to feel like an outcast within her own household. She must feel that she is respected and honoured....

Remembering Qadeer Sahab And His Call For A Healthier Society

At a time when awareness about smoking was not widespread, Qadeer Sahab tirelessly educated students about its dangers. He believed smoking destroyed physical health,...

Drug-Free Kashmir: Why Policy Must Speak In One Clear Voice

Campaigns like Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan signal intent. But on one hand, there is a call for a drug-free Kashmir. On the other, the...

How Hybrid Learning Can Transform Agriculture

The crisis facing modern agriculture is not solely technological but relational. True agricultural wisdom emerges through dialogue between empirical research and inherited ecological memory....

Nasha Mukt J&K: Enforcement Is Winning Battles, But Rehabilitation Is Losing The War

Addiction does not end with seizure statistics. Without sustained rehabilitation frameworks, the vacuum left behind by disrupted trafficking networks risks being filled once again...

Eid-ul-Adha Teaches Sacrifice, Not Negligence

Cleanliness is half of faith but Islamic environmental ethics are being ignored during the festival. Respecting nature is respecting the blessings of Allah, and...

STUDENT SPEAKS:  Why Newspaper Reading Must Return To Public Memory

By not reading newspapers, we invite serious repercussions. Our thinking becomes narrow. The whole society moves towards orthodoxy and slowly loses its moral and...

Disaster Nursing: The Art Of Care Under Conditions Of Limited Resources

Disaster nursing is the systematic use of specific knowledge and skills to reduce life-threatening harm caused by disasters. From mitigation and preparedness to response...

How Sociological Theories Interpret Religion’s Role In Society

Functionalists see religion promoting social cohesion. Marxists see it as a tool of domination. Weber demonstrates how ascetic Protestantism drove modern capitalism. This sociological...

Adam Smith, Karl Marx, And Shah Waliullah: A Comparative Analysis Of Capitalism, Socialism, And The Islamic System

Smith celebrates competition and individual economic freedom. Marx exposes exploitation and inequality. Shah Waliullah transcends both—harmonising material and spiritual welfare, ethics and economics, justice...

The Growing Menace Of Self-Proclaimed Journalists And Social Media Trials

False allegations, unverified claims of harassment, character assassination, and distorted narratives are circulated publicly before any investigation or facts emerge. By then, reputations, careers,...

Census 2027: A Digital Leap Towards A Data-Driven India

Participate now, your details shape tomorrow Imran Raina India's Census 2027 has commenced, heralding the nation's first fully digital census—a transformative step in demographic data collection....

WIND & WORRY: Stormy Evenings in Baramulla Town—A Problem That Needs Urgent Attention

Both the administration and the people must act together. Every problem has a solution, and with joint effort, windy evenings won’t cause fear anymore. Manzoor...

Why Nietzsche And Foucault Still Speak To India’s Intellectual Crisis

India is not merely facing economic or political challenges—it is facing a crisis of intellectual direction. Universities produce degrees, but not always thinkers. Political...

Thyroid Cancer: Why This Small Gland Deserves Attention

Dr. Rohit Nayyar It’s easy to overlook your thyroid, after all it’s a small, butterfly-shaped gland sitting quietly at the base of your neck. But...

CBSE’s Three-Language Policy Helps Students Stay Connected With Native Languages

A student who understands different languages also understands different communities, traditions, and perspectives Rayees Yaseen The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a major...

My School, My Story 

A Chapter Closes: My 13-Year Journey At SRM Welkin, Sopore On the day I joined, I walked in with tears in my eyes. But on...

Mughal Empire: Beyond Nostalgia And Narratives Of Hate

One group of historians offers a sanitised version of the Mughal Empire. Another gravitates towards vile condemnation. The art of the historian is to...

The Assault On A French Nun And The Forgotten Story Of Palestinian Christians

The Palestinian homeland is only whole when it is the cradle of religious coexistence, and Palestinian Christians sit at the very heart of that...

NEET: This Is No Longer Merely A Paper Leak—It Is A Systemic Leak

Millions of students today are not only battling competition. They are battling anxiety, uncertainty, and institutional distrust. Paper leaks are slowly becoming normalised as...

Cancer Is More Of A Social Problem Than A Medical Condition

Cancer is called the 'Emperor of all Maladies.' But its impact is unevenly spread across society. Socioeconomic status, geographical location, social stigma, occupational exposure,...

The Dopamine Trap: How Modern Adolescents Are Becoming Slaves To Instant Pleasure—And How Islam Offers The Cure

Allah created dopamine as a natural reward chemical to motivate beneficial actions—learning, achievement, exercise, worship. But modern apps, games, and social media are designed...

A Blueprint For Women’s Safety In Public Transport

More buses, CCTV cameras, dedicated helplines, and sensitised staff Nayeema Noor Public transport is meant to be a safe, reliable, and accessible service for all sections...

NEET: The National Exam That’s Easier To Buy Than To Pass—22.79 Lakh Students Robbed Of Their Future

Computer-based testing must be mandated, not recommended. An independent, court-monitored committee must oversee the re-conduct of NEET 2026. The Education Minister must answer to...

‘Wahn’: The Spiritual Disease That Has Weakened The Muslim Ummah

The early generations were few but powerful in conviction, possessed limited resources but immense dignity, lived simply but upheld strong principles, prioritised the Hereafter....

The Invisible Builders Of Society: Why Those Who Do The Hardest Work Receive The Least

The shine and cleanliness of our cities exist solely because of the labour of sanitation workers. The scraps they collect are sold for a...

NEET Paper Leak: Not Just A Scandal, But A Leakage Of Trust In India’s Meritocracy

Once the aspirations of youth begin leaking out of institutional frameworks, society risks losing something far more valuable than the integrity of an examination—it...

Fress Famb: Kashmir’s Spring Beauty Comes With A Cost

White pollen fluff invades homes, triggers breathing issues, worsens asthma, blocks drains, raises fire risks, and affects visibility—yet poplar trees remain economically vital for...

Srinagar’s Tourism Is Back. But At What Cost To Dal Lake, Roads, And Local Communities?

Sustainable tourism means tourism that benefits the economy without damaging the environment, culture, or daily life of local people. Only then can Srinagar continue...

Hantavirus Is A Wake-Up Call, Not A Global Crisis

No vaccine, no cure, but not the next pandemic. The transmission window is extremely short—only about one day. It does not spread through the...

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