Modern Housing Architecture and Chilly Winters in Kashmir
By: Abid Hussain Rather A house or shelter is one of the basic needs of human beings; providing safety, security, and a space for personal and communal life. It serves as a refuge from environmental elements like heat, cold, rain, and natural disasters, ensuring physical protection and comfort. Beyond its practical purpose of protecting against […]
Natural Refrigerators: How DudranBoniyar Balances Tradition and Modernity
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi Dudran is a beautiful village 15 kilometers from the tehsil headquarters Boniyar. It’s a treasure trove of natural beauty, cultural richness, and traditional wisdom. The serene valley lives up to its name of “Dudwan” or the “Milk Forest,” as it is filled with a bountiful amount of agricultural and dairy produce. […]
Reservation politics is OK, but can other issue be ignored
By: Mohammad Iqbal Mughal In the UT of Jammu and Kashmir striving for development, the focus of political discourse often deviates from the pressing challenges that directly impact the daily lives of citizens. Among these distractions, reservation politics stands out as a divisive and often overemphasized topic, while genuine issues like unemployment, inflation, infrastructure disparity […]
Switching off from work can be difficult
By: Ty Ferguson, Carol Maher and Rachel Curtis It’s never been easier to stay connected to work. Even when we’re on leave, our phones and laptops keep us tethered. Many of us promise ourselves we won’t check emails during our break. But we do. Being away from the workplace, and even in a new location, […]
Chillai Kalan is here
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi During winters, Kashmir transforms into an icy wonderland, the harsh yet the most bewitching ChillaiKalan. This 40 day period from 21st December to 31st January is synonymous with biting cold, snow covered landscapes, and frozen rivers and lakes. While this increases the charm of the beauty of Kashmir, it asks for […]
Paying a heavy price
By: Mohammad Nadeem Parray Teachers are the backbone of our education system, dedicating their lives to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning. However, their selfless devotion comes at a steep price. Prolonged standing, inadequate seating and poor working conditions have made varicose veins disease an occupational hazard for teachers. This essay argues […]
Honoring the Legacy of a Mathematical Luminary
By: Dr.Reyaz Ahmad National Mathematics Day is commemorated annually on December 22nd in India, a date that pays homage to the remarkable contributions of the mathematical virtuoso SrinivasaRamanujan. This significant occasion not only marks his birth anniversary but also underscores the vital role mathematics plays in our everyday existence and its fundamental influence in shaping […]
Safeguarding biodiversity for our survival
By: Mohammad Hanief Biodiversity – the diversity of life on earth – is integral to a healthy and stable environment. It includes variety of animals, plants, fungi, and even microorganisms. Each of these species and organisms work together in ecosystems to maintain balance and support life. Biodiversity supports everything in nature that we need to […]
Relying heavy on Social Media
By: Imran Reshi As there are many assets and blessings in the life of every individual, in the form of relationships, be it the relationships by virtue of blood (biological relationships) or as a result of social interaction (teacher, student, boss, subordinate, colleague, friends and the like). One of the best and closest relationship after […]
Ukraine war: As 2025 approaches, Kyiv is left with few good options
By: Stefan Wolff As the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, held his carefully stage-managed annual phone-in and press conference to answer questions from journalists and ordinary Russians, EU leaders were hosting Ukraine’s president VolodymyrZelensky in Brussels at their final meeting of the year. Unsurprisingly, the war in Ukraine loomed large at both events. But the conflict […]