The Rising Cat- Pet Culture: A Costly Trend
By Malik Nazir In Kashmir, the heart of every celebration is the Wazwan, the grand feast that turns a marriage gathering into a lasting memory. The long wait for guests only heightens the shared excitement as everyone anticipates the special delicacies. Yet amid the cheerful crowd at a recent wedding in a nearby village, I […]
The Changing World Order and the Challenge of the G20
By Dr. Priyanka Saurabh World politics is currently undergoing profound changes. Mistrust among superpowers, regional wars, economic crises, the race for technological dominance, the growing threat of climate change, and the declining effectiveness of global institutions have destabilized the world order. In such a time, the G20, the most important forum for coordination among the […]
Stop Overthinking—Start Moving
By Dr. Reyaz Ahmad There is a quotation that has been circulating for a reason. It speaks to a modern disease—analysis without motion: “Clarity comes from action, not thought. You can’t think your way to the right path. You have to walk different roads to find yours. Start anywhere and adjust as you learn. Motion […]
The reality of life
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Life is named struggle. In other words, the purpose of life is ups and downs. From birth until death, one moment is of happiness and another is surely of sorrow. This transient life passes by amidst these moments of sadness and joy, and man bids farewell to this world, reaching a place […]
Learning is interesting
Sahil Manzoor The education system is well known to all of us. The importance of education has greatly impacted the world. In all corners of the globe, people have come to know the potential greatness of education. Education has no alternative, no barriers, and no constraints in any country or part of the world. Acquiring […]
When children are turned into Social Media Content
Mohammad Nadeem In today’s era of digital influence, many schools have gradually transformed from institutions of learning into stages for social media display. What once used to be a sacred space for nurturing intellect, character, and values is now witnessing a troubling trend: using children as content for online popularity. This shift is not only […]
Illusion of being ‘always online’
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh The growing influence of social media is having a profound impact on the mental balance and lifestyle of young people. The competition for likes, views, and followers has pushed them under an invisible pressure, where digital recognition is becoming the basis of self-confidence. Scrolling for hours, staying online all the time, and […]
Sawalkote HEP: A Ray of Hope for Ramban’s Forgotten Communities
Navaid Ahmed In the winding hills of Ramban district, where the Chenab River flows like a silver ribbon through deep valleys, lie villages that have long been on the margins of progress. Pogal, Paristan, and Neel remote communities along NH44—have witnessed promises of development come and go, only to remain on the sidelines. Roads were […]
When law and society stand face to face
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh “Freedom and tradition—both are right in their own right, but when they collide, the first thing to break is the ordinary family. The law does its work, society persists, and caught in the middle is the family that has neither rebelled nor committed a crime—yet it becomes the biggest victim.” In a […]
Coaching institutions poisoning the learning ecosystem
Mohammad Nadeem Over the last decade, Kashmir has seen an explosive rise in private coaching institutions. What was originally meant to support classroom learning has now transformed into a dominant parallel education industry. These centres promise success, guarantee ranks, and portray themselves as saviours of academic excellence. But behind the glamorous advertisements, tall claims, and […]