Before We Trust AI, Let’s Relearn Trust in Each Other
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days—on your phone, in your car, in your search results, and even in the headlines. But recently, I watched a lecture that hit differently. It didn’t just talk about how AI works—it dug into what AI actually is, why it could be dangerous, and what we […]
Online gambling is ruining youngsters
Syed Mustafa Ahmad A few days ago, I met a young man. We are from the same village. Seeing his terrible condition, I felt pity for him. Looking into his sunken eyes, I was forced to wonder whether he was ill or if domestic responsibilities had turned him into a living corpse. Out of a […]
The cushion Aravallis provide
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh In India’s northern geography, the Aravalli is known not just as a mountain range but as a living ecological wall, a groundwater reservoir, a cooling system, and a natural dust-proof shield. However, the recent Supreme Court’s approval of the Environment Ministry’s recommendation that only landforms higher than 100 meters above local ground […]
Fighting Tradition and Modern Aspirations
Narayan Kizhumundayur India today stands in a unique moment of history. It is a country that treasures its ancient wisdom while eagerly embracing the fast-moving modern world. This meeting of old and new is not just seen in buildings or technology; it is seen every day in the thoughts, choices, and emotions of ordinary people. […]
Height of moral degradation
Syed Mustafa Ahmad In the guise of messiahs, there is a swarm of thieves everywhere. Wherever one looks, thieves are staring back at us. Setting aside distinctions of religion and community, when we look deep within ourselves, the filth of theft has soiled every person’s soul. Where do I begin and where do I end? […]
The cushion Aravallis provide
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh In India’s northern geography, the Aravalli is known not just as a mountain range but as a living ecological wall, a groundwater reservoir, a cooling system, and a natural dust-proof shield. However, the recent Supreme Court’s approval of the Environment Ministry’s recommendation that only landforms higher than 100 meters above local ground […]
Fear rules our lives
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Man has always been fearful. Despite being brave, he is deeply fearful. He is weighed down by both apparent and hidden fears, which cause him to suffer from unending troubles and deprive him of enjoying life’s joys. Earthquakes, heavy rains, thunder, lightning, floods, storms, death, and various kinds of accidents frighten humans. […]
Making winter vacations productive
Bashir Ahmad Dar The schools in the Kashmir Valley have formally closed for their three-month-long winter break. As per the directions of the School Education Department, schools up to 8th standard closed from the 1st of December, while secondary and higher secondary schools are about to close from the 11th of December. This break provides […]
Promoting Handicrafts ensures economic resilience, cultural continuity
Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Department of Handicrafts and Handloom, Kashmir, launched a three-day ‘Know Your Artisan’ campaign on 20 November 2025 at the historic Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar. This much-needed initiative brought together thirty master artisans from diverse crafts, who showcased their skills in a beautifully curated manner, captivating both visitors and potential buyers. Live […]
Sport Teaches the Art of Losing
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Victory makes headlines. It fills stadiums with cheers, brings parades through city streets, and etches names into history. Yet hidden in the fabric of every sport, beneath the roar of triumph, lies a quieter truth: sport is as much about learning to lose as it is about winning. In fact, losing—painful, humbling, […]