The Wealth Game Schools Never Taught Us
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In almost every society, children grow up hearing the same formula for success: study hard, get good grades, secure a respectable job, work honestly, save a little, and one day life will reward you. It is a message repeated by parents, teachers, institutions, and even governments. On the surface, it sounds sensible. […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Ecotourism: A Death Sentence Delayed The relentless commodification of our last pristine landscapes is nothing short of ecological vandalism. We treat bio-corridors like theme parks ignoring that human intrusion disrupts critical carbon sequestration. Take the Himalayas for example where footfall has surged by 40% in a decade the result is a trail of […]
Women’s protection is still an issue
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The debate about the status of women in Indian society is nothing new. The question has been raised time and again as to whether the modern freedoms afforded to women are truly beneficial to them, or whether they are putting them at greater risk of exploitation. Recent events and societal reactions to […]
The vanishing glitter
Rand Low Gold has long enjoyed a reputation as a financial “safe haven” during stormy times. But over the past few months of geopolitical chaos and market panic, the precious metal has moved more like a roller coaster than a steady ship at anchor. In late January, the gold price surged to an all-time high […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir, Energy Shocks Stifle Housing Dreams The escalating Iran and US friction has weaponized energy costs bleeding India’s real estate sector. With crude and gas surges threatening a 25% spike in electrical components and inflating cement and steel costs, the ‘housing for all’ dream is evaporating as per reports. Developers are currently cushioning the […]
India-US trade agreement: Opportunities, Fears, and the Search for Balance
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The proposed bilateral trade agreement (2026) between India and the United States has emerged at a time when India, on the one hand, is moving towards expanding its participation in the global economy, while on the other hand, it faces the essential challenge of protecting its agriculture-based socio-economic structure. While the interim […]
A Critical Review of Ganj-e-Gohar by Haji Ramzan’
Wani Arfat The history of Kashmiri literature dates back to the past few centuries, maintaining the consciousness, emotions, and cultural essence of the Valley in its truest form. The books penned in Kashmiri language are not merely a compilation of words, but a reflection of human life, love, spiritualism, and ethical values in the truest […]
Children’s Physical and Social Access to School is Essential
Er. Prabhat Kishore For achieving universalization of elementary education, it is essential that all children of appropriate age group have access to schooling facilities within a reasonable distance. In the absence of easily accessible schools, children are less likely to enrol or continue their education, even if they have been formally admitted. Therefore, the Right […]
Winter Wings over Kashmir’s Wetlands
Mohammad Hanief Every winter, as vast stretches of Central Asia, Siberia and Europe succumb to freezing temperatures, the Kashmir Valley quietly assumes a global ecological role. Its wetlands, lakes and marshes become temporary homes for migratory birds that traverse thousands of kilometres in search of food, safety and moderate climatic conditions. This annual avian influx, […]
War Is the Price the Young Pay for the Old’s Hatred
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad War is not heroic. It’s not glorious. It’s not noble. War is a slaughterhouse for the young, orchestrated by the old. The statement cuts deep: “War is a place where young people who don’t know each other and don’t hate each other kill each other, by the decision of old people who […]