PM remembers association with Mohan Bhagwat
By: Narendra Modi Today is September 11th. This day evokes two contrasting remembrances. The first dates back to 1893, when Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic Chicago address. With the few words, “Sisters and Brothers of America,” he won the hearts of thousands present in the hall. He introduced the timeless spiritual heritage of India and the […]
Ghani Ghayoor: The Luminous Beacon of Urdu Literature
By: Wani Arfat In the rich history of literature and civilization, there are certain luminaries whose names are forever inscribed in golden letters, those rare souls whose talent and artistry not only illuminate their homeland but also light the guiding lamps for generations to come. The land of Jammu and Kashmir, with its snow-capped mountains, […]
Nostalgic Whispers of Autumn
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi This year, autumn arrived as though carried on swift wings—too soon, too sudden—like yesterday’s memory slipping through the fragile neck of an hourglass. Time itself seems to dissolve into golden dust, leaving behind only the ache of what was once lived, now irretrievably lost. Along the hushed village path, cicadas […]
Cities of progress, homes of loneliness
By: Priyanka Saurabh Millions of people live in metros, but most do not even know their neighbors. According to a survey, about 40 percent of urban Indians admitted that they feel lonely. This statistic shows that modern urban life may have given us material comforts, but it has weakened us emotionally and socially. Technology has […]
Bharatiya Antariksh Station: A remarkable feat
By: Mohammad Hanief India has set an ambitious course for its future in space with the announcement that it will establish its own space station by 2035. The proposed Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) marks a decisive step in the country’s long journey from modest satellite launches to becoming a recognised global space power. It reflects […]
Vitamin D: The Sunshine of Life, Health
By: Dr Aftab jan Vitamin D, called the sunshine vitamin, is truly one of the greatest blessings of nature and one of the most powerful protectors of human health, yet it is sadly the most neglected, with more than a billion people in the world suffering from its deficiency, and the reason it is so […]
Respect and Honor from others are fragile
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Respect and honour are two of the most valuable currencies in human life. They are not bought, inherited, or imposed—they are earned gradually, through consistent conduct, honesty, and character. Yet, despite years of careful cultivation, they remain fragile. A single misstep, a careless word, or one unethical act can shatter the […]
Cry for Help
By: Er Navaid Ahmed The remote valley of Pogal–Paristan, nestled in the mountains of Ramban district, is one of Jammu & Kashmir’s most beautiful but also most vulnerable regions. Known for its lush meadows, gushing streams, and hospitable people, Pogal–Paristan is today grappling with tragedy. Torrential rains, flash floods, and landslides have left behind scenes […]
When water reclaims its right
By: Dr Aftab jan The devastating flood of 2014 still lives in the memory of every Kashmiri, a disaster that did not simply arrive with water but with pain, destruction, and humiliation that no one can forget. In that year, the Jhelum overflowed its banks, canals burst, and Srinagar along with many districts turned into […]
SPO dies after falling into stream in Ramban
Banihal/Jammu: A 47-year-old special police officer (SPO) died after falling into a stream from a hillock in Ramban district early Saturday, officials said. According to officials, SPO Snatter Singh lost his balance after being hit by a shooting stone and fell down into the stream, some 200 feet from his minority post, at his Laroo […]