Flood protection measures
Kashmir Valley has been prone to floods and the phenomenon of these floods is attributed to various rivers including Jhelum which runs across the Kashmir valley. The recent floods that proved devastating in the valley was in 2014 when the Jhelum River got most parts of the valley submerged leaving everyone baffled. Since then various […]
Language, Identity and Cultural Survival
Shoaib Bhat The International Mother Language Day celebrated during the third week of February each year, which reminds us that languages are living expressions of identity, culture, and memory. The day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 1999, encourages linguistic diversity, multilingual education, and the preservation of endangered languages. The issues raised in the world this time […]
Marketplace of Emotions
Narayannan Kizhumundayur We once believed that emotions were the last refuge of privacy — the quiet tremor in the heart that no market could price, no currency could measure. Love was whispered, grief was endured, joy was shared in small circles of familiarity. Feelings belonged to the intimate spaces of homes, friendships, letters, and diaries. […]
Condolence ceremonies need no grandeur
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh A civilized society is defined not by its celebrations but by its mourning. The way a society embraces grief, the dignity and sensitivity with which it expresses it—this is the measure of its human maturity. Unfortunately, today our society seems to fall short of this standard. Mourning ceremonies, once a natural medium […]
Loyalty in a Faithless Age
Dr Aftab Jan Loyalty once defined character. Today it tests survival. Many people speak sweet words yet abandon each other when life turns hard. Promises flow easily but commitment disappears quickly. This age rewards speed, gain, and display. It does not reward patience, sacrifice, or faithfulness. That shift has wounded relationships deeply. People now fear […]
Degrees without Values: The Broken Promise of Education
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Education has always been sold to society as a moral and civilizational force—an “engine” that lifts a person beyond circumstance and a “weapon” that moves nations toward progress. In the attached notes, education is framed exactly this way: the “great engine of personal development,” a route to human potential, and even “the […]
The False Facades
Syed Mustafa Ahmed Wherever we cast our gaze, every human being is found encased beneath accumulated layers atop their authentic core. One has donned the layer of religion, another the thick crust of caste. Some stand guard over an ideological veneer, while others enshrine the idol of nationalism within the chambers of their hearts. Some […]
Turning Daily Habits into Healing
Mohammad Hanief In Jammu and Kashmir, health is deeply intertwined with geography, climate, and tradition. From the cold winters of the Valley to the temperate plains of Jammu, daily life follows rhythms shaped by seasons, food availability, and physical activity patterns. Yet even in this naturally rich environment, diabetes and hypertension have emerged as silent […]
The Spiritual Journey and Transformative Power of Ramadan
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar year and is considered the most sacred month in Islam. It is a very spiritual experience for Muslims worldwide that restores faith, builds character, and draws people closer to Allah. It is a month of mercy, forgiveness, self-discipline, charity, and reflection. It provides […]
Freshwater crisis is merely due to mismanagement
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The freshwater crisis is one of the most serious resource crises facing the world today, and it is profound and multifaceted. Approximately 97 percent of the Earth’s water is saline, and only about 3 percent is fresh water, of which only a small portion is available for human use. Despite this, 2–3 […]