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The Loneliness Epidemic: A Silent Crisis In A Connected World

Social media promised to bring us together, but in the process, it may have driven us further apart Your phone lights up with a notification-...

Fix Your Prayer To Fix Your Life 

How aligning your Salah can transform your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being – insights from Islamic teachings and modern thought Islam is primarily a religion...

Chaos In The Cloud: How Fake News Fuels Tensions And Undermines Trust

With self-styled journalists and influencers peddling sensationalism for clicks, Kashmir’s social media landscape is drowning in distortion. Can media literacy and accountability stem the...

Steppe Eagle Rescued After 12-Hour Struggle, Plastic Waste Poses Growing Threat to Wildlife

In a dramatic and heart-wrenching rescue effort, a steppe eagle was saved after being found hanging helplessly from a tall Chinar tree, its legs...

Article 142: A Sword Of Complete Justice Or Unbridled Power

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court extraordinary powers to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in...

Commodifying Labour: Urban Company’s Insta Help: A Quick Solution Or Modern-Day Slavery?

As Urban Company launches its Insta Help programme promising rapid home maid services, questions arise about the implications of worker exploitation and the true...

Beneath The Surface: Is The Trump-Netanyahu ‘Unthinkable’ About To Erupt?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington was no ordinary trip. The consensus among Israeli analysts, barring a few remaining loyalists, is...

From Oxford Of Pulwama To Neglected Ruins: The Urgent Call To Revive Gousia Institute

Once a beacon of integrated Islamic and scientific learning, this premier institution now stands in decay - its restoration a test of community's commitment...

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...

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