Suicide rate in Kashmir is alarmingly high
In Jammu and Kashmir at least one suicide is recorded every alternate day
Er. Zahid Hussain Suicide is the leading cause of death, especially among youth. According to health body, WHO every year close to 8 lakh people take their own life and that is in every 40 seconds one person takes his own life. In India every year 135000 people commit suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy […]
Karbala: the tragedy with immense teachings for mankind
Without an ounce of doubt, the stellar sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) became an emblem of resistance to injustice
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Qatli Hussain Asil Mein Margi Yazeed Hai Islam Zinda Hota Hai Har Karbala Ke Baid Shah Ast Hussain, Baadshah Ast Hussain Deen Ast Hussain, Deen Panah Ast Hussain Sar Daad Nadaadst, Dar Dast Yazeed Haqa Ki Binayi, Lailaha Ast Hussain Islamic year begins with the sacred month of Muharram. Every month of […]
It is safe to donate Kidney and save a life
In the last few years, there have been many advances in renal replacement and organ support
Dr Sudeep Singh Sachdev Due to changing lifestyles and an increased prevalence of diabetes and high blood pressure, the number of patients suffering from kidney disease has increased significantly over the past few years. Most of these patients are on maintenance dialysis awaiting kidney transplant and one in three patients don’t have a compatible donor […]
Karbala teaches us to oppose oppression, injustice
No matter how powerful the oppressor might be, we should oppose him
Raashid Ul Nabi Khan The month of Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar year. Every injustice and oppression reminds us of Karbala, the tragic incident took place on the tenth of Muharram. It was the murder of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his family members and his friends by Yazid. To state what […]
Why OIC may go!
OIC is not all diamonds and no glass
Nasir Ahmad Dar The world order is going through some interesting changes. The recent events around the globe are evidence to the rapid changes happening around us. This change is not taking decades or years but it is coming forth within days. If we look at the incidents which took place within last one week, […]
Covid pandemic has increased suicide rates
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds
Haris Lateef Suicide is defined as intentionally taking one’s own life and comes from the Latin suicidium, which literally means “to kill oneself.” The tragedy of a young person dying because of overwhelming hopelessness or frustration is devastating to family, friends, and community. Parents, siblings, classmates, coaches, and neighbours might be left wondering if they […]
Depression is consuming Kashmiri youth
Over 60% of individuals reporting mental distress also report poor physical health Mehran Lone Life is sometimes filled with worry, internal conflict, disharmony, dismay and fear of the unknown things. These notions give way to manifold feelings. There are many factors that cause depression like more focus on success; relationship issues: never ending aspirations; family […]
Austerity in marriages
With each passing day new customs and traditions get founded in Kashmir
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Marriages are strongly recommended in Islam. Prophet (PBUH) says “Nikah is my Sunnah whosoever denies it, he isn’t among us and we have nothing to do with him”. It is through marriages that a clan is preserved and its roots give new branches. When Nikah becomes expensive, Zinah becomes cheap. So we […]
Muslims in India’s freedom struggle
Muslims contribution in India's freedom struggle is unforgettable
Rayees Ahmad Kumar The famous writer, Kushwant Singh,once wrote: “Indian Freedom is written in Muslim blood, since their participation in freedom struggle was much more, in proportion to their small percentage of the population.” There are 95300 names of freedom fighters written on India Gate Delhi, out of these 61945 are Muslims which means 65% […]
Shopian-dwelling of hope, dreams and fantasy
In Intellectual pathway, Shopian has been Mother to so many great and towering cerebral and scholarly heads and vanguards
Suhaib Idrees Lateef Like a Green ambiance with a particular Green lush meadows, the grown up young Apple orchards milieu over the vast areas. The scent lustrous beauty with much frigid cold waters from the little to small fresh springs waters budding out of rocks, the road side Lea’s and pasturages along the total way […]