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Goat Farming In Kashmir: A Promising Solution To Urbanization, Health Concerns, And Nutritional Security

With rapid urbanisation and concerns over food safety, goatry offers a decentralised alternative. Goats require only 8–10 square feet per animal and can produce...

The Sahabiyat Were Warriors. The Narrative That Islam Confined Women Is False

Sumayah (RA) first martyr. Safiyah (RA) fought with a spear. Umm Umarah (RA) defended the Prophet (SAW). Aisha (RA) carried the wounded. Men and...

Morning Assemblies In Government Schools Need Revival

The morning assembly is not a mere formality—it is the fountain from which all-round development springs. Yet teachers discuss family issues during assembly. A...

Seven Messages – Can Israel Survive Defeat Without Setting The Region Ablaze?

The moment a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced—brokered through Pakistani mediation on April 7—Iran declared that Lebanon was included in...

NEET, JEE, And The 1% Success Rate: India’s Education System Needs Interdisciplinary Reform

NEET success rate: 5%. JEE IIT success rate: 1%. The system filters out 95–99% of students, not due to lack of potential, but due...

After Iran: Is This The Unraveling Of The US-Israeli Order?

The question that remains is unavoidable: will Arab governments continue to anchor themselves to a failing Israeli-American project? The knives are out—and this time, they...

An Earnest Appeal From The Field: A Collective Open Letter From J&K’s Patwaris And Girdawars

A collective open letter to Financial Commissioner, Revenue, and Commissioner Secretary, Revenue. Irrational halqas. Rs 2,400 grade pay. No technical grade. Unrealistic digitisation deadlines....

The Gateway To Kashmir: Why Qazigund Deserves District Status

Kewa, Malikabad, and Manzmoh are over 30 kilometres from Anantnag district headquarters. Winter snowfall cuts off these areas for months. Residents face hardships accessing...

Are Those Outside Their Caste Not Human? Who Created These Divisions?

In many parts of J&K, people strictly refuse to marry outside their caste. These are man-made barriers, an evil constructed by society itself. In...

The Toxic Legacy Of Wars On Environment

Agent Orange. Gulf War oil fires. Syria's pipeline emissions. Russia-Ukraine's 100 million tonnes of COâ‚‚. Militaries contribute 5.5% of global emissions. The environmental consequences...

Schools must become ecosystems of mental health, not just sites of learning

Teachers are silent lifelines. Parents dismiss emotional struggles as weakness. The JKBOSE framework remains examination-centric. A school that nurtures mental health cultivates resilient, empathetic,...

Iran-United States-Israel Ceasefire: A Fragile Pause That Carries The Weight Of The World

Oil prices surged. Shipping routes were disrupted. Seafarers found themselves in precarious situations. The ceasefire is not merely a diplomatic achievement but an economic...

Jamia Masjid Sopore: Where The Jhelum Flows And Faith Stands Still For Centuries

Dating back to the 17th century, this historic mosque carries the stories of generations. Its T-shaped architecture, serene setting near the river, and a...

Statistics And Homoeopathy: Why Evidence-Based Medicine Must Guide Treatment Decisions

World Homoeopathy Day   Homeopathy speaks to tradition, but statistics speaks to truth Dr Rizwan Yousuf Every year on April 10, the world observes World Homoeopathy Day...

Geopolitics, Faith, And Responsibility: A Balanced Perspective On The Israel–America–Iran Conflict

Opposition to injustice is a foundational ethical principle in Islam. But a binary understanding of this conflict—oppression versus resistance—risks oversimplification. Iran's actions in Iraq,...

Before You Tear The Last Page

Grief does not follow rules. People judge how you should cry—too much is fake, too little is cold. But feeling all emotions deeply is...

‘When Merit Waits, Governance Suffers’: An Open Letter To Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

73 candidates have cleared every stage for Assistant Director posts. Three years since the advertisement. Results declared in October 2025. All formalities completed. Yet...

Sunni-Shia Engagement: Bridging Divides In Times Of Conflict

A Deobandi scholar meets Iran's representative. The message is clear: Muslims are not destined for fragmentation. Unity is a conscious choice. This moment calls...

When Progress Shakes Foundations: Banihal’s Flyover Brings Fear, Not Just Connectivity

The project spans 2.35 kilometres with an estimated cost of ₹224–250 crore. Inaugurated on 5 January 2025. Local residents say their concerns were ignored....

From First Steps To Future Dreams: Reimagining Learning For Every Child

The harbingers of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 are in our classrooms today. Let us give them the golden wings to soar. Dharmendra Pradhan Every year,...

The Caregiver’s Paradox: When Women’s Health Comes Last

Delayed diagnosis. Advanced disease. Preventable complications. Women's health is foundational to family well-being. When women are prioritised, health systems strengthen. Dr Akeel Naveed Raja In every...

Census 2027: A Transformative Knowledge Infrastructure For India’s Research Ecosystem

From political science to economics, sociology to environmental studies, the census provides the statistical compass for navigating India's demographic transitions, spatial transformations, and governance...

Freedom Without Boundaries Is Not Freedom—It Is Neglect

Children feel safer with clear boundaries. Excessive freedom leads to misuse, emotional instability, and poor decision-making. Teach responsibility early. Model self-control. Boundaries protect a...

Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali: The Four Pillars Of Islam Who Cannot Be Compared

Abu Bakr (RA) led prayers by the Prophet's order. Umar (RA) was called the would-be prophet. Uthman (RA) purchased the Well of Rumah. Ali...

Why Sopore Deserves District Status

Despite possessing the infrastructure of a district and the economic might of a trade giant, Sopore remains tethered to an overburdened Baramulla Dr Ajaz Afzal...

The Last Bell Of SP College

From the first ‘hello’ to the final farewell, a tribute to the friendships that defined an era Sahil Jahangir It all began on a crisp morning,...

B. Voc degrees in J&K: A revolutionary step that remains unfulfilled

Lack of awareness. Poor infrastructure. Weak industry links. The B.Voc programme has huge potential—but without urgent implementation, that potential will be wasted. Arfat Wani The introduction...

War Begins In The Mind Before It Manifests On The Battlefield

A philosophical reflection on power, memory, inequality, and the wounded soul of humanity Shabeer Ahmad Lone "War is not merely the clash of armies; it is...

‘Torture And Degrading Treatment’ — The Case Of Dr. Abu Safiya And Gaza’s Broken Medical System

Every doctor killed, wounded, or detained deserves to be remembered as the highest expression of human commitment to life Ramzy Baroud “Israel must immediately release Gazan...

War Beneath The Rock: Why Iran’s Underground Fortresses Challenge Modern Warfare

Fordow sits beneath 80–90 meters of hard rock. Natanz extends tens of metres below surface. The GBU-57 penetrator loses efficiency against competent rock. In...

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