Under the garb of Modernization
Raqif Makhdoomi Yourap Ki Ghulami Pe Razamand Huwa Tu Mujh Ko To Gila Tujh Se Hai, Yourap Se Nahin Hai! It is you who became the willing slave of Europe: My complaint is against you, it is not against Europe. The above quoted couplet is written by one of the well-known poets. Allama Iqbal (RA). […]
Not policies but civic consciousness can save environment
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The debate on environmental protection is often steered in a convenient direction—governments don’t formulate policies, ministries are inactive, and laws remain confined to paper. This criticism isn’t entirely misplaced. Looking at the record of environmental ministries at the central and state levels, nature often becomes the first casualty of development projects. Deforestation, […]
Child trafficking and organized criminal network
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Child trafficking in India today is not just a social evil, but has become a well-organized, multi-layered, and organized criminal network. This crime takes root in fragile socio-economic structures where poverty, illiteracy, displacement, gender inequality, and administrative apathy coexist. The horror of child trafficking lies not only in the fact that children […]
No shortage of ideas, but execution a concern
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad India never runs short of ideas. From the corridors of IITs to roadside tea stalls, from corporate boardrooms to family WhatsApp groups, fresh concepts emerge every day. But history has shown, repeatedly, that an idea on its own has no value. Execution—the discipline, grit, and precision of bringing an idea to life—is […]
Year 2026: A New Year, A New Mindset
Junaid Abdul Qayoom Shaikh Is the new year just a change in the calendar — or a new rhythm in the heartbeat? It’s the last night of December. Fireworks light up the sky, clocks strike twelve, and people cheer, “Happy New Year!” But amidst all this noise, a quiet question rises in every thoughtful heart: […]
Solar Water Pumps under PM-KUSUM, A Boon for High-Density Apple Production in Kashmir’s Karewas
Dr Quadri Javid Ahmad Peer, Dr Bilal Ahmad Bhat The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) scheme, which targets an additional solar capacity of 34,800 MW by March 2026 with central financial support of ₹34,422 crore, has emerged as a transformative policy for Indian agriculture. In Kashmir, its impact is most visible […]
Safeguarding Wular Lake: Biodiversity conservation amid growing challenges
Mohammad Hanief Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the River Jhelum basin, occupies a central place in the ecological and hydrological framework of the Kashmir Valley. For centuries, this vast wetland has functioned as a natural regulator of floods, a reservoir of biodiversity, and a lifeline for thousands of families dependent on its resources. […]
AI in the Classroom: When Technology Teaches the Wrong Lesson
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant or experimental presence in education. It now sits quietly on teachers’ desks and laptops, helping prepare lesson plans, generate explanations, summarize complex topics, and design assessment questions. From school classrooms to university lecture halls, AI-powered tools are being adopted at an unprecedented pace. Yet as […]
The Silent Crisis in Our Schools
Mohammad Nadeem Over the past couple of days, I had the opportunity to interact closely with students from both government and some private institutions. What began as a routine academic interaction soon turned into a deeply unsettling experience. I was genuinely shocked to discover that a large number of these students possessed only a superficial […]
Merit finally prevailed
Dr Aftab Jan The decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to terminate the services of 103 illegally appointed Firemen and Fireman Drivers has restored faith among thousands of aspirants who believed their future was buried under corruption. For years, Fire and Emergency Services aspirants carried the pain of injustice in silence. They trained their […]