Limiting Reservation for the First Generation Beneficiaries
Dr Ratan Bhattacharjee Consider the example of a family where the parents benefited from reservation to secure government jobs or higher education. Their children grow up in urban settings, attend good schools, and enjoy financial security. They are exposed to opportunities that their parents never had. Yet, when these children also claim reservation benefits, they […]
Daughters of Bharat: A Deprived Section of the Society
Er. Prabhat Kishore In the Indian context, just providing facilities is not enough to educate everyone. There is a need to focus on backward states and remove gender and regional disparities, increase enrolment and retention and providing quality based leaning. The work done by girls is usually not visible as it is confined to the […]
Wular Bird Festival 2026: A Celebration of Nature, Wetlands and Community Spirit
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat The spectacular banks of Wular Lake are again reverberating with the calls of migratory birds and the thrill of nature lovers as the Wular Bird Festival 2026 is being held from 9 to 13 February. The festival is an amazing project that is organized in the serene beauty of Bandipora district in […]
Search for True Contentment in Life
Farhad Ahmad Pir In the present world, we often hear people say that they are not content with their lives, despite having all the material things available that fulfil their worldly needs. Have we ever stopped to think and ask our conscience why we lack contentment and interest in life? The answer is often no, […]
Nature, money and health: a balanced view
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh In today’s world, our perceptions of health have rapidly changed. Modern lifestyles, technology, expensive medical facilities, and rising incomes have created the belief that money is the key to better health. People living in big cities believe that if they have access to good hospitals, renowned doctors, private insurance, and modern equipment, […]
All Important Father
Dr Ratan Bhattacharjee I understood the importance of my father only after he left us for the eternal abode. The realization did not come like a sudden thunderclap. It arrived slowly, like evening mist settling over a silent river. In his lifetime I was always busy—busy building a career, busy earning recognition, busy chasing comfort, […]
Winter freeze strains the Heart
Umair Shafiq Khanday Kashmir’s winter is not just a season—it is an experience. Snow-covered mountains, frozen mornings, and long nights define life in the Valley. Yet, behind this quiet beauty, winter brings with it a silent and deadly threat: a sharp rise in heart attacks, especially among middle-aged and elderly Kashmiris. As a nursing tutor […]
Rising Graph of Mental Illnesses among Youth
Syed Mustafa Ahmad In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive era, where external illnesses receive immediate attention, mental health issues are often overlooked. This silent epidemic is engulfing the young generation like a dark storm that sweeps away everything in its path. These monsters of mental stress, anxiety, and depression are not only killing the potential […]
Children are a blessing
Farhad Ahmad Pir Children are a blessing from Allah. He bestows children upon us in two forms: male and female. Children are a gift from Allah. Every single life, every single child, is a reward and a blessing from Allah. After marriage every couple wishes to have children of their own. This desire to have […]
Swings of death at fairs: Lives sold for tickets of happiness
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The collapse of a swing at the Surajkund International Fair in Haryana once again proves that even entertainment in our country comes at the cost of one’s life. The fair, which is supposed to be a celebration of culture, art, and tourism, instantly devolved into screams, chaos, and mourning. A police inspector […]