Technology, Truth, and the Breakdown of Dialogue
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In an age of unprecedented digital sophistication, humanity faces a strange and painful paradox: we can reach anyone in seconds, yet we are losing the ability to truly talk to one another. We live in a time that would have looked miraculous to earlier generations. A person in Sharjah can speak instantly […]
Material achievements don’t make people wealthy
Abid Hussain Rather In common global usage, the terms “wealth” and “poverty” are often understood as being closely linked to money and material resources. But in reality, the matter is far more complex and multifaceted. Is wealth only defined by bank balances, property and assets? Or do knowledge, character, health, abilities and social respect also […]
Nehre Zaingeer: From Lifeline to Lost Legacy
Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat The Zaingeer Canal, locally known as Nehre Zaingeer, stands as a remarkable symbol of Kashmir’s rich history and ingenious water management. Constructed by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, the 8th ruler of the Shah Mir dynasty, fondly remembered as Bud Shah (The Great King), this canal was designed to irrigate the fertile Zaingair region of […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Stop Prescribing Liquid Toddler Poison The Health Ministry’s move to ban cough syrups and gripe water for children under two is a vital strike against iatrogenic harm. For years parents have unknowingly administered remedies that offer zero therapeutic efficacies for infants while carrying lethal risks. Statistics from the 2025 contamination crisis reveal that […]
The truth behind the white coat
Dr. Satyawan Saurabh The recent story of a young doctor has shocked society. The courage with which she spoke on camera about her reasons for leaving her job raises serious questions about not just a personal decision but the entire healthcare system. She said she was pressured to admit as many patients as possible—whether their […]
National Safe Motherhood Day
Rakshanda Gul As we spread awareness on this day about the importance of proper health care and nutrition for pregnant women and mothers, we also remember the sacrifices and responsibilities carried by women throughout their lives. National Safe Motherhood Day reminds us that motherhood means giving birth and also continuing care, patience, and strength. It […]
A Piece of a Magnet Is Also a Magnet
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad There is a simple scientific truth that carries a powerful social lesson: a piece of a magnet is also a magnet. Break a magnet into smaller parts, and each part still carries the same magnetic property. Human society often works in much the same way. Every individual is, in some measure, […]
Slopaganda Wars: AI‑generated noise
Mark Alfano, Michał Klincewicz In early March, a week after the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the White House posted a video of real American attacks mixed with clips from popular movies, television series, video games and anime. Iran and its sympathisers responded to the strikes by flooding social media with outdated war footage allegedly […]
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule: A Light That Still Shows India the Way
Narendra Modi Today, 11th April, is a deeply special day for all of us. It is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, one of India’s greatest social reformers and a guiding light for generations. This year, the occasion carries even greater significance, as it marks the beginning of his 200th birth anniversary celebrations. Mahatma […]
The Silent Struggle of Bus Passengers
Farhad Ahmad Pir Every day, women walk towards bus stops on time and rarely miss a bus. They are determined and disciplined, always eager to secure a seat. With free bus services available, many of them travel more frequently and with greater ease. There is a visible sense of comfort and cheerfulness among them, perhaps […]