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Faith Or Folklore? Reclaiming The True Spirit Of Kashmir’s Reshi Order

Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Wali said: ‘Food will last as long as the forests last.’ By destroying forests for fire festivals, we are ignoring the very...

A Sorrowful Whine Of Souls

Have we lost humanity, or was it always a utopian vision? Aana Shabir Gojwari A sorrowful whine of souls we ought to give ear to—a cry...

The Declining Habit Of Reading: World Book Day Matters More Than Ever In J&K

With mobile phones and social media taking up most of their time, many students are drifting away from books. In a region where some...

Delimitation And The North–South Divide: Why Redesigning The Rajya Sabha Is Not The Answer

Equal state representation sounds fair—but it would deepen inequalities, weaken accountability, and introduce fresh distortions. The way forward lies in political negotiation, not structural...

Reel Culture, Digital Addiction, And The Need For Wisdom In The Age Of The Internet

The internet is neither a saviour nor a villain; it is a mirror reflecting the priorities of the society that uses it. The future...

J&K Private Universities Act, 2026: Reversing Brain Drain, Building A Knowledge Economy

For decades, J&K's higher education system has been constrained by limited funding, outdated curricula, and a growing mismatch between academic output and employment. The...

We Are Missing Morning Walks Due To Excuses—Cold Weather, Busy Schedules, And Screen Time

Kashmir is truly beautiful—its mornings are refreshing, its air is pure, and its landscapes are inspiring. Yet we often miss morning or evening walks...

Media Trial: The Parallel Courtroom Without Rules, Without Witnesses, Without Appeal

Presumption of innocence is a constitutional right. Postponement orders exist. A free press and a fair trial are not enemies. They are complementary pillars...

Immanuel Kant In The Age Of Misinformation: Why His Philosophy Still Matters

In a world saturated with conflicting narratives, Kant reminds us that our understanding is always conditioned and that certainty must be approached with caution Javid...

A Teacher’s Role Does Not End At 3:45 PM

The responsibility of a teacher does not end in school. Mentorship, academic support, and the teacher-parent-student triangle are essential. Muntashir Kifayat Hussain It was about 3:45...

Earth Day 2026: Nature’s Warning Signs And The Illusion Of Progress

Meteorologists estimate that in the next thirty years, temperatures in many regions could rise by another 5°C. This would mean 20–30% of Earth's land...

Riba: Aren’t We At War With Allah And His Messenger (PBUH)?

The Prophet (PBUH) predicted our plight. The global economic structure does not leave us with an alternative, but Islam does. What matters at the...

Cancer Has Become Normalised In Kashmir. That Must Change

SKIMS data recorded over 50,000 cancer cases between 2014 and 2024. Nun chai, smoked meat, pesticide-bombarded vegetables, chronic stress, woodwork—all possible carcinogens. Rising cancer...

Silence Enables The Trade: Why Social Boycott Of Drug Peddlers Is A Necessary Tool

In traditional societies like J&K, social acceptance holds immense value. Communities must refuse to engage in business with traffickers, avoid social functions, and deny...

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Awareness Reaches Crores, But Addiction Still Grips Millions

Around 16 crore people consume alcohol. Over 3 crore use cannabis. Approximately 1.86 crore use opioids. Nearly 10 crore Indians are affected by narcotic...

On Belonging And Unbelongingness

A random reel of Kashmir appears at 3 a.m. The nostalgia strikes. There is guilt now—a quiet, persistent guilt. "How do I allow myself...

Struggles Are Your Strength — Face Them To Become Stronger

The beginning of a successful life lies in your inner strength and a growing mindset Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad Life always presents us with challenges and...

Seal Of Poets: The Crowning Voices Of World Literature

Rumi, Hafiz, Ghalib, Iqbal, Shakespeare, Whitman, Dickinson, Dante, Kalidasa, Bashō, Pushkin, Neruda, Lal Ded, Kabir. Poetry is not sport, and crowns are symbolic rather...

The Layered Evolution Of Kashmiri Language And Its Long Decline

For centuries, Kashmiri (Koshur) has been the soul of the Valley – its medium of everyday life, faith, philosophy, and the essence of Kashmiriyat....

The Collapse Is Real – Lebanon Ceasefire Marks A Historic Strategic Defeat

For the first time in decades, the trajectory of history is no longer bending in Israel’s favour Ramzy Baroud A ceasefire in Lebanon was announced on...

Why Should We Listen to Michael Sugrue?

Twenty-three million views and climbing. A philosophy lecturer who wrote no magnum opus, founded no school, yet his voice became a rope thrown across...

Degrees Without Jobs: The Growing Mismatch Between Education And Employability In J&K

Literacy rates and higher education enrollment have increased, yet many graduates lack workplace-relevant skills. Promoting skill-based education, vocational training, and industry-linked programmes is necessary...

Civilisation Under Threat: Who Is Truly Civilised?

Samuel Huntington's "clash of civilisations" thesis emphasises differences and often leads to confrontation. Yet an alternative vision—dialogue of civilisations—offers a more constructive framework. True...

The Hidden Engines Of History: Power, Culture, Consciousness, And Moral Imagination

Events are only the visible crest of far deeper movements—unfolding across material conditions, symbolic orders, psychological formations, and moral horizons. History is not merely...

The Smartphone Generation: Kashmir’s Children Are Losing Sleep, Focus, And Family Connection

Reduced cognitive performance. Anxiety. Depression. Obesity. Myopia. The mohallah playground is dying. The darasgah is distant. If these elements disappear, smartphones will not merely...

1,342 NDPS Cases, Rs 70 Crore Property Attached, Yet Drugs Remain Easily Available

222 hotspots identified, 44 demolished, 1,350 individuals under surveillance. Drug dealers need to be curbed more than the addicts. We must hold the snake...

‘Don’t take leg swelling lightly’: Vascular surgeon warns of deep vein thrombosis risk

Non-surgical venous thrombectomy now available; walking, exercise key to prevention Dr K.K. Pandey If you suddenly begin to experience heaviness and strain in your legs and...

The Most Honest Books Do Not Simply Tell The Truth—They Transform Our Capacity To Perceive It

From Augustine's Confessions to Anne Frank's diary, from Al-Ghazali's Deliverance from Error to Toni Morrison's Beloved; honesty is not factual correctness but disciplined fidelity...

Reimagining Doctoral Training: Cultivating Minds In An Age Of Metrics

A doctoral programme must be understood as a sustained process of intellectual formation rather than a mere mechanism for the production of publications Nasir Rather  In...

Interpersonal Rights Are Disappearing—And So Is The Very Fabric Of Our Society

We speak passionately about the rights of God—prayer, fasting, charity, pilgrimage. But the rights of fellow human beings have all but disappeared. The sigh...

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