The Choices we make
By: Dr Aftab jan Life has only two paths, and every soul is walking on one of them, whether they acknowledge it or not. Allah has drawn these paths so clearly in His Book, declaring, “So remember Me; I will remember you” (Quran 2:152) and warning, “They neglected Allah, so He neglected them” (Quran 9:67). […]
Is AI swallowing human creativity?
By: Priyanka Saurabh One of the biggest technological leaps of the twenty-first century is generative artificial intelligence – a computer brain that can create everything from stories to news reports, pictures to poems, and court decisions to dialogues. But the question is whether the foundation of this machine creativity rests on someone else’s hard work? […]
Sukhnag River: Hidden Gem offering huge tourism potential
By: Sahil Manzoor Sukhnag River is one of the most beautiful and promising natural treasures of District Budgam, nestled in the heart of the Kashmir Valley. Often overlooked, this serene water body holds immense potential to attract tourists from across the world. What enhances the grandeur of this ‘paradise’ on earth is not only its […]
Nanoplastics: The Hidden Hazard in Our Environment
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Nanoplastics are plastic particles between 1 nanometer and 1 micrometer pose a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. Unlike microplastics, they are small enough to penetrate cells and cross barriers like the blood-brain barrier and placenta. They originate directly from products such as cosmetics or indirectly from the […]
Compassion without warmth
By: Bashir Ahmad Dar A few days back, I was casually scrolling through my phone, flicking my fingers across the screen as posts of all kinds flashed by. Someone had shared a joke, I read it and smiled to myself. Someone had posted a wrestling match, but I didn’t let it play on my mobile […]
Where Beauty Meets Logic
The Deep Relationship between Fine Arts and Geometry By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur At first glance, fine arts and geometry may appear to belong to opposite ends of the intellectual spectrum. One is often associated with emotion, intuition, and unrestrained creativity, while the other is grounded in precision, logic, and mathematical rigor. Yet, dig a little deeper […]
Career Advice and Coaching in the AI Era
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In today’s rapidly evolving job market, where technological advancement, globalization, and shifting economic conditions constantly reshape industries, navigating a successful career path has become more complex than ever. This complexity has heightened the importance of career advice and career coaching, both of which serve as powerful tools for individuals seeking clarity, […]
Misuse of Social Media: A Painful Reality
By: DR Aftab Jan There was a time when Kashmir was the abode of wisdom, dignity, and respect for learning. People honored scholars, teachers, and elders, knowing that true knowledge required years of study, humility, and sincerity. But now, a storm is raging through our land—a storm of social media misused in the worst ways. […]
Ashura: Where Humanity Walks Together
By: Dr. Shahid Ali Khan ‘On Ashura’s road, I saw no hate, no sword, no cry….Only Hussain’s love that made all hearts unify.’ As I stepped out from my home in Rawalpora and made my way along the old airport road through the winding lanes of Srinagar, something sacred began to stir within me. It […]
The ignored fish pond in Sonamarg
By: Imran Raina Nestled in the heart of the majestic Himalayas, the Fish Pond in Sonamarg in Ganderbal district has long been a symbol of serenity and natural splendour. For decades, it stood as a peaceful retreat for tourists and a point of pride for local residents. Today, however, I write with a deep sense […]
