Freshwater crisis is merely due to mismanagement
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The freshwater crisis is one of the most serious resource crises facing the world today, and it is profound and multifaceted. Approximately 97 percent of the Earth’s water is saline, and only about 3 percent is fresh water, of which only a small portion is available for human use. Despite this, 2–3 […]
The Hollowness of Higher Education
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The recent controversy surrounding the display of Robodog at Galgotias University has generated widespread discussion on social media and in the mainstream media. On the surface, this issue appears to be about appropriateness, priorities, or campus culture, but in reality, it is merely a symptom of a deeper, structural crisis that has […]
Children are a blessing
Farhad Ahmad Pir Children are a blessing from Allah. He bestows children upon us in two forms: male and female. Children are a gift from Allah. Every single life, every single child, is a reward and a blessing from Allah. After marriage every couple wishes to have children of their own. This desire to have […]
Swings of death at fairs: Lives sold for tickets of happiness
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The collapse of a swing at the Surajkund International Fair in Haryana once again proves that even entertainment in our country comes at the cost of one’s life. The fair, which is supposed to be a celebration of culture, art, and tourism, instantly devolved into screams, chaos, and mourning. A police inspector […]
Winter freeze strains the Heart
Umair Shafiq Khanday Kashmir’s winter is not just a season—it is an experience. Snow-covered mountains, frozen mornings, and long nights define life in the Valley. Yet, behind this quiet beauty, winter brings with it a silent and deadly threat: a sharp rise in heart attacks, especially among middle-aged and elderly Kashmiris. As a nursing tutor […]
Spiritual Spaces with Social Responsibility
Malik Nazir Over the last few decades, Masjids across Kashmir have witnessed visible change. Beautiful woodwork, improved lighting, quality carpets, sound systems, and now air conditioners have become common. These developments are encouraging and, from a religious perspective, neither wrong nor prohibited. Comfort helps worshippers especially elders and the sick to offer prayers with ease. […]
How Budget -2026 plans to shape JK’s future
Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 2026–27 and the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 2026–27 together present a comprehensive picture of India’s economic direction and its practical impact on ordinary citizens, particularly in a region that has long faced social, political, and economic challenges. While the national budget outlines the country’s broader development agenda, the budget presented […]
Helping humanity without any personal gain
Sahil Manzoor Bhatti Education means becoming civilized and achieving life goals for a better standard of living. Education never means getting government jobs and earning illegal assets. Education is class apart, and it truly opens the doors for the blind to a visionary world. Education always offers a helping hand to helpless people. It is […]
Kashmir’s tourism hopes have come alive
Mohammad Hanief As winter tightens its grip across Jammu and Kashmir, the Valley is once again undergoing its familiar seasonal transformation. Mornings now break through dense layers of fog, evenings descend sooner than expected, and the air carries a biting chill that signals the onset of harsher cold. Fresh snowfall in the upper reaches of […]
Women’s Safety: Laws Exist, But Where Is The Change?
Narayanan Kizhumundayur In an age that prides itself on advancement, innovation, and progressive thinking, the question of women’s safety remains disturbingly unresolved. Cities glow with neon lights, laws are debated in parliament, and awareness campaigns fill media spaces, yet for countless women, daily life is negotiated with caution. A late walk, a crowded bus, a […]