Digital Emotions
By: Faheem ul Islam There was a time when emotions moved slowly. They had patience. They travelled through handwritten letters that took days to arrive, through eyes that spoke in silence, through voices that trembled during a long pause. Now, our emotions travel faster than we can process them. They light up on screens, shaped […]
The Harsh Reality
By: Mohammad Nadeem Teaching is often described as a noble profession, one that shapes the destiny of nations and enlightens generations. A teacher is considered a mentor, a guide, and a nation-builder. Yet, behind the façade of respect and prestige lies a grim reality—especially for private teachers who are often treated as mere tools rather […]
Online Gaming Bill was a necessity
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Since the digital revolution in India, the world of online gaming has been one of the most fascinating and controversial in the way mobile and internet have influenced people’s lives. The increasing reach of smartphones, fast internet and the popularity of digital platforms among the youth have led to rapid expansion […]
Parent-Teacher interactions: A Ladder towards Success
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Parents are considered the first teachers and role models for their children. They play a vital role in shaping their character, moral values, and future behaviour. Education is a tripolar process involving the teacher, the parent, and the student, three essential pillars of learning. If any one of these pillars is […]
When Pen Speaks
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi There are moments in life when language betrays us. The lips tremble, the voice cracks and yet nothing meaningful escapes. Sometimes the heart becomes so heavy that words refuse to walk the path from the soul to the tongue. You wish to shout, to cry, to confess but a strange suffocation […]
Loneliness of the Hyper-connected Teen
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur Not long ago, adolescence was marked by long evening walks with friends, hushed conversations under staircases, scribbled notes passed in classrooms, and secrets shared during sleepovers. Friendships were formed over shared meals, common music tastes, awkward encounters, and real-life experiences. Today’s teenagers, however, live in a vastly different landscape—one where they are […]
Living Sedentary Lives
By: Dr Aftab jan Kashmir, once known for its valleys where children played in the open fields, men labored in the orchards, and women walked miles to fetch water, is now facing a silent but deadly epidemic that is not caused by bullets, bombs, or natural disasters, but by something far more subtle—the way people […]
Kashmir needs sustainable water management strategies
By: Mohammad Hanief Undoubtedly effects of climate change are clearly visible in Jammu and Kashmir. The problem has been exacerbated by less snow in peak winter period as it was responsible for recharging of springs and water bodies. The prolonged dry spell has led to depletion of water in river Jhelum which is considered to […]
Don’t turn good deeds into showpiece
By: Dr Aftab jan The greatest tragedy of our era is that goodness, which was meant to be a sacred, secret connection between the servant and his Creator, has been dragged into the market of worldly applause, likes, and recognition. Today, what was supposed to be the most private part of our lives has been […]
Kashmir: Geography, People and Heritage
By: Sahil Bilal Kashmir’s geography is a breath-taking mosaic of towering mountains, lush valleys, and shimmering waterways, earning it the moniker “Paradise on Earth.” Nestled in the northernmost part of the Indian subcontinent, the region is bordered by Pakistan, China, and the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Its diverse topography spans three distinct regions: […]