Climate Change, Public Health, and Our Collective Responsibility
By: Dr. M U Muhammad Very recently, Kishtwar and Kathua witnessed devastating cloudbursts and flash floods that swept away homes, farmlands, and lives. These tragedies are not isolated incidents but part of a disturbing pattern we in Kashmir have been observing in recent years—unrelenting rains, scorching heat, erratic snowfall, and climate extremes. To recall, the […]
Dal Lake to Shine with Khelo India Water Sports Festival
By: Press Information Bureau At the heart of Kashmir, where the Zabarwan mountains kiss the sky and the Shikaras glide softly across shimmering waters, Dal Lake has for centuries symbolized the soul of Srinagar. Tourists from across the world have come to admire its beauty, culture, and heritage. Now, Dal Lake is ready to take […]
Modi’s Brahmastra of Reforms for a Viksit Bharat
By: Hardeep S Puri I have been privileged to attend 15th August speeches from the time I was in school, but PM Modi 12th Independence Day speech on Friday was unprecedented and stood out. It unleashed a Brahmastra – Arjun’s legendary weapon with no counter – aimed straight at accelerating India’s path to Viksit Bharat. […]
The communication problem
By: K S S Pillai It is well-known that the mother tongue is a unifying force among the people. In a country like India, many people migrate to other parts for suitable employment. They learn the language of their host states and interact with the local people in their language. Even their children and spouses […]
Silent Suffering: Understanding depression among youth in JK
By: Er Navaid Runyal Introduction: Depression is not sadness. It is not simply a low mood or a temporary dip in spirits. It is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily life. While depression is a global issue, it assumes unique dimensions in regions like Jammu […]
The Power of Rulers and the Power of Being Ruled
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur The story of civilisation is not a solo performance; it is a duet. On one side stands the ruler—visible, commanding, and often celebrated in history books. On the other side stands the ruled—vast, quiet, and often absent from those same books, yet no less powerful in shaping history’s course. The rise and […]
Frozen Meat: We let poison being served to us
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat Picture this: you walk into a warm, bustling hotel in Srinagar on a cold evening. The aroma of kebabs, chicken tikka biryani and rogan josh fills the air. The waiter smiles, the food arrives sizzling and you dig in without a second thought. But have you ever paused to wonder is […]
Dip Tea: A Cup Full of Microplastics
By: Dr Aftab jan Tea has been a cherished drink for centuries, not only as a source of refreshment but as a part of culture, tradition, and social bonding; from the green tea ceremonies of Japan to the spiced chai of the Indian subcontinent, it has always been associated with comfort, hospitality, and health benefits. […]
Flash Floods: A wake-up call
By: Er Navaid Runyal August 2025 has shaken Jammu & Kashmir to its core. Barely months after Ramban faced the wrath of nature; Kishtwar is now reeling under the devastating impact of cloudbursts and flash floods. Two districts, geographically apart but emotionally connected through shared suffering, have once again reminded us that climate change is […]
Celebrating Janmashtami
By: Dr. Priyanka Saurabh Janmashtami is a festival deeply embedded in the cultural and religious consciousness of India, which is not just a date, but has been an immortal celebration of our emotions, our memories and our life values for centuries. On the night of Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapad month, when the clocks […]