The Lost Art of Storytelling in the Digital Age
Farhad Ahmad Pir Storytelling was once central to winter and a rich tradition in homes, for both adults and children. It was part of life in every household. During meals, family members would share anecdotes, incidents, and updates from the day. Elders, drawing on their experience, would enlighten the young ones face-to-face. This created a […]
Solid waste management
Solid waste management has been one of the most pressing issues for civic authorities not only in Jammu and Kashmir but elsewhere as well. Even the centre has been since many years trying to evolve a mechanism so that the issue is tackled scientifically. Just recently, the Centre has notified the new Solid Waste Management […]
Zombies of the Social Media World
Er. Rafi ul Sayeed There was a time when human progress was driven by patience, discipline, and intellectual perseverance. Knowledge was cultivated through years of study, experimentation, and quiet dedication. Scientists, thinkers, and innovators devoted their lives to discovery, often sacrificing comfort and convenience in pursuit of understanding. Their commitment laid the foundations of modern […]
Kashmir is incomplete without snow
Sahil Manzoor Bhatti At last, Kashmir Valley has been blessed with fresh snowfall. It was predicted about a week earlier by the Meteorological Department, and on the 23rd of January, the prediction finally came true. Every corner of the valley now looks whitish and enchanting. The entire landscape appears wrapped in a soft blanket of […]
Growing Old in a Young Country: The Forgotten Elderly
Narayanan Kizhumundayur India loves to describe itself as a young nation — a land of demographic dividend, restless ambition, and boundless possibility. Its streets pulse with movement, its digital spaces buzz with innovation, and its public imagination is captivated by the future. Youth is celebrated not merely as an age group, but as a national […]
Education V/S Intelligence: Are Marks Teaching Us Enough?
Sahil Bilal Walk into any neighborhood cafe in a city like Delhi, Bangalore, or even a smaller town like Indore during board exam season, and you can practically feel the anxiety in the air. It isn’t just the summer heat; it’s the heavy, suffocating weight of decimals. You’ll see parents huddled over laptops, refreshing result […]
Is Every Good Work “Selfless Service”?
Javaid Jawad In recent times, social media has been flooded with posts glorifying individuals for doing commendable work in their respective professions. Teachers, doctors, engineers, artisans, and labourers are frequently projected as symbols of “selfless service.” While dedication and sincerity certainly deserve appreciation, equating all professional work with selflessness is neither accurate nor honest. Good […]
A Winter Wonderland
Mohammad Hanief As winter finally settles across the Himalayas, the Kashmir Valley once again transforms into a sweeping winter wonderland. Fresh snowfall cloaks mountains, plains, forests and wetlands in pristine white, reshaping the region into a landscape of striking beauty and deep ecological importance. Yet this arrival carries a quieter undertone. The snow, though enchanting, […]
Stitching India’s Future: Demand, Jobs and Atmanirbhar Growth
Giriraj Singh Every Indian textile product carries a story far beyond fabric, a story of courage, confidence and quiet transformation. It reflects a woman stepping into the workforce with dignity, a family finding stability through steady income, and a first-generation entrepreneur turning skill into self-reliance. Over the past 11 years, under the decisive and visionary […]
Republic Day: Upholding Democracy and National Pride
Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat A decade ago, it was quite difficult to hold public celebrations in an open and peaceful atmosphere in the region. However, over the past ten years, clear changes have taken place, with proper security conditions enabling the public to celebrate the Republic Day, the Independence Day, the Constitution Day, the Tourism Day, […]