Budgam Bypoll 2025: A Clear Signal of Change in Kashmir’s Politics
Wani Arfat The Budgam Bypoll of 2025 is one of the most defining and thought-provoking political moments in recent years in Jammu and Kashmir, not because it changed the result of a single seat but also brought out the mood, emotions, frustrations, and silent expectations of an entire society that has long remained shaped by […]
The Price of Pollution
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh India is among those countries in the world where air, water, and soil pollution has become a serious health crisis. Several Indian cities are included in the World Health Organization’s list of most polluted cities. Water pollution alone causes illness to millions of people every year. Meanwhile, the government lacks sufficient financial […]
National Myopia Week: Modern Treatments, early screening offers hope
Dr Mahipal Singh Sachdev On the occasion of National Myopia Week, Centre for Sight Group of Eye Hospitals, highlighted the rising burden of Myopia, which has become one of the fastest-growing global eye-health challenges, affecting an increasing number of children and young adults. Over the past few decades, its prevalence has risen sharply—driven by lifestyle […]
Remembering a newspaper
K S S Pillai The other day, I got a message from a descendant of the family that owned the defunct Malayala Rajyam Newspaper and Weekly, which were prominent Malayalam publications. He informed me that a souvenir was being planned in remembrance of both publications and requested me to contribute an article. He had read […]
Artisan Carnival to showcase Kashmir’s timeless craft heritage
Mohammad Hanief Srinagar is preparing to host a vibrant celebration of its artistic soul as the Handicrafts and Handloom Department launches a three-day Artisan Carnival at Sher-e-Kashmir Park from November 20 to 22. Set against the canopy of autumn Chinars, the event is positioned as a major cultural highlight under the “Soulful Kashmir” initiative, which […]
Writing a New Chapter in UP
By Swadesh Kumar The results of the Bihar Assembly elections have not only changed the political landscape there, but have also triggered new movements in the power equations of Uttar Pradesh. The historic performance that the NDA has delivered in Bihar has become a fresh source of enthusiasm within the BJP. Crossing the 200-seat mark […]
UN Security Council under scrutiny
Dr. Satyavan Saurabh The moral and institutional foundation of the United Nations Security Council, built on the turbulent soil of global politics, is more questionable today than ever before. As wars escalate, the ultimate guardian of peace appears to be failing to fulfill its role. The 1945-based structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) […]
Keep Healthy Even During Winters
Sahil Manzoor Bhatti The rhythm of nature in the Kashmir Valley moves beautifully through the four seasons, each bringing its own charm and challenges. Among them, winter stands out as both a test and a blessing—a time when the valley is covered in a magical white sheet of snow, yet daily life becomes harsh and […]
Remembering What Never Happened
Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Have you ever been certain you left your car keys on the dining table, only to find them sitting on the kitchen counter? Or felt confident a friend said “6 p.m.” when, in fact, they said “7 p.m.”? If so, you’ve experienced one of psychology’s most intriguing quirks: the false memory effect—when […]
A Vikisit Bharat by 2047
Dr. Priyanka Saurabh The dream of a developed India 2047 will only be realized when development is not limited to economic prosperity but is linked to the welfare, coexistence, and environmental balance of all living beings. Placing animal welfare at the center of policy and development is consistent with India’s ancient compassionate tradition and constitutional […]