Nature’s Greatest Love Story is in Peril
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The delicate dance between pollinators and flowering plants one of nature’s most vital and beautiful relationships is under threat. Climate change is disrupting the environmental cues that once synchronized blooming flowers with the arrival of pollinators. Rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns and the widespread use of pesticides are […]
Health care system in JK has made tremendous strides
By: Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit It is rightly said that ‘He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. The first wealth is health.’ Today, there are improvements in the health sector in India by leaps and bounds […]
Graph Paper: A Grid That Shaped the Modern World
By: NARAYANAN KIZHUMUNDAYUR Graph paper—those unassuming sheets of paper etched with faint, evenly spaced lines—might appear mundane to the casual eye, tucked away in school bags, laboratory drawers, or old engineering files. Yet beneath its precise gridlines lies a remarkable chronicle of human ingenuity—a story of how civilization gradually learned to frame the abstract, tame […]
NEP 2020: Teacher’s play a pivotal role in implementation
By: Imran Raina Teachers, as guides and mentors, not only impart knowledge but also instil values, resilience, and a sense of citizenship in students. By implementing NEP 2020 effectively, teachers help shape responsible, skilled, and adaptable individuals, contributing to a more equitable and progressive society. A teacher does not teach a subject; instead, they ignite […]
Teaching Children to Ask the Right Questions in the Age of AI
BY: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In an era dominated by artificial intelligence, the role of education is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Traditionally, students have been encouraged to memorize facts and find answers. However, with AI-powered search engines and virtual assistants capable of providing instant responses, the real challenge for the next generation is not merely finding […]
Online gambling is destroying Kashmiri youth
By: Dr. Aftab Jan A dangerous disease is quietly spreading in the beautiful land of Kashmir — the disease of online gambling. It is entering homes not through alcohol or drugs, but through smartphones and apps. It hides behind fancy names like fantasy sports, online Ludo for cash, rummy games, cricket betting, casino apps, and […]
Guy Talk: A menace more harmful than gossip
By: Sahil Swe Popular culture has long stereotyped gossip as a predominantly female behavior, trivializing its social effects while ignoring its more insidious counterpart—guy talk. In society’s long-standing battle against gossip, the term has often been feminized. We speak of “women’s gossip” as idle, emotional chatter, a harmless or petty act. But what goes unnoticed—and […]
What does the military leadership of two Indian female officers signify?
Letter to the Editor By: Deborshi Gautam In retaliation for the inhumane acts carried out by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army launched a strike on terrorist camps operating on Pakistani soil. The terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir clearly indicated that it was not merely an attack but a well-planned […]
Embracing Real Learning beyond Pen and Paper
By: Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi True assessment is not about marks or grades it is about understanding the learner’s journey through meaningful tools like checklists, rubrics, portfolios and reflections. When we assess to uplift, we transform education into empowerment The assessment process has never been an isolated activity of teaching and learning, but with the onset […]
Nurturing Minds for a Better, Inclusive Society
Syed Majid Gilani Dar-ul-Ulooms in our country, India, have always held a place of great respect in our society. For generations, these religious institutions have shaped the moral, spiritual, and ethical values of our communities. They have produced countless Islamic scholars, Imams, Hafiz-e-Quran, and Moulvis who dedicated their lives to guiding people with wisdom, kindness, […]
