PDD is acting irresponsible

We are well aware that the power situation in Jammu and Kashmir has been one of the major concerns for all the governments since the past many decades. We are also aware that the power needs of the people across Jammu and Kashmir have grown tremendously over the past three decades and people complain of […]
Dal Lake: Moving towards its definite end?

Abrar Yousuf Mir, Shiekh Marifatul Haq Our beautiful Kashmir valley is bestowed with many small and large lakes among which the Dal lake is one of the most popular urban lake, situated in Srinagar, below the foot of the Zabarwan sub-mountain range. The Dal lake is widely regarded as being the ‘’jewel in the crown […]
Letter to the Editor
Ensure COVID vaccination for all The Indian Medical Association has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting that vaccination be allowed for all people above the age of 18 years. The association stated that the pandemic’s second wave surge is reaching record highs and added that vaccination against COVID-19 stands as a single evidence-based resource […]
Treat Pain like a disease, not like a symptom
Dr Amod Manocha Amid the COVID era, people have been conscious about their overall health and wellness. Yet there is a dire need to raise awareness about preventing lifestyle ailments that contributes a major burden on the healthcare sector in the country. It is believed that persistent pain beyond 3-6 months period can lead to […]
Connecting the Muslim Ummah
Mir Jamid Afzal There is only one way to achieve the unity of Muslim Ummah and that way is the way of Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam). This way was used by the Companions of Allah’s Messenger (RadiyAllahu Anhuma) and the Muslim scholars during the 13 centuries of Muslim rule of this world. One may say […]
A glassy-eyed teetotaler
K S S Pillai It is high time a group of past students was started, the Facebook post said. It was posted by a former student of my school at Mannar. The school is more than a century old. My father had studied there. I was sure there must be several such groups already in […]