Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): The Timeless Teacher of Humanity
By: Sahil Swe On 5th September 2025, people across the world will observe Teacher’s Day. Remarkably, this date also coincides with the commemoration of the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in many regions. It offers us a profound opportunity to reflect on why he is revered as the greatest teacher of […]
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 […]
Our roads during the monsoon
By: KSS Pillai The school-going children used to have a regular problem in Kerala when the monsoon rains started. The schools there opened after the summer vacation at the beginning of June, and the sky became dark with clouds as they prepared for school. It started raining as they exited their homes in the morning. […]
The Dark Substitutes of Belonging
By: Sahil Swe When a person crosses teenage years, life changes in ways that are rarely spoken about. Teenage days are noisy — full of rebellion, mistakes, laughter, excitement, and wild friendships that burn with energy. But adulthood arrives with quieter footsteps. Suddenly the noise becomes silence, and in that silence, many feel detached. They […]
Toxic Truth behind Cosmetics
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Behind the shimmer and glamour of cosmetics lies a deeply troubling reality: the silent presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), better known as “forever chemicals.” These synthetic compounds are widely used in beauty products to make them waterproof, long-lasting, and smudge-proof. Their extraordinary persistence means they neither break […]
Teacher’s Day: Beyond Garlands and Ceremonies
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Respecting a teacher does not simply mean showing reverence to an individual, it is in fact a way of honouring the very foundation of our society. When we bow our heads before a teacher, we are bowing before generations of wisdom, knowledge, and guidance that shape humanity. A teacher is not […]
The Flood crisis in Kashmir
By: Mohammad Arfat Wani Kashmir valley, famed as heaven on earth, is a land where White Mountains tower over green pastures and rivers spin eternity’s melodies that have stumped poets since time immemorial. But again this heaven is gripped by the fury of flood-like scenario reminding mankind of nature’s omnipotent hand and man’s vulnerability. Rivers […]
Growing dependence on coaching
By: Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Today, education is not limited to the classroom but has taken the form of a huge market. A recent survey has made it clear that every third school student is moving towards private coaching. This situation is not limited to cities but has spread to villages and towns. Education, which was […]
A Spoonful of Honey: A Sign from Allah’s Creation
By: Dr Aftab jan A spoonful of honey appears as a simple sweetness, yet hidden within it is an entire universe of sacrifice, patience, and divine wisdom that both science and faith invite us to reflect upon. Modern research tells us that to produce just one spoonful of honey, around twelve bees dedicate their entire […]
Kishtwar’s Fragile Himalayas Face Rising Threat of Glacial Floods
By: Navaid Ahmed The serene valleys and snow-clad peaks of Kishtwar, tucked away in the Western Himalayas, hide a looming danger that could unleash devastation on an unprecedented scale. A recent comprehensive risk assessment for the year 2024–25 has issued a chilling warning: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) pose one of the gravest threats to […]