No more registered post: A silent farewell to an era
By: Dr. Priyanka Saurabh On September 1, 2025, when the registered postal service of India Post will be formally discontinued, it will probably not be printed on the front page of any newspaper, nor will it be discussed on any news channel. As normal as this news seems, it leaves a deep impact on that […]
Hidden Dangers in Our Drinking Bottles
By: Dr Aftab jan In today’s fast-moving world, we have developed a deep attachment to convenience. It’s normal to see people carrying water in plastic bottles everywhere—schools, offices, gyms, streets, buses, and even inside mosques. The plastic bottle has become so common that we hardly stop to think about what it might be doing to […]
POEM: Independence Day
By: Rayees Ahmad Kumar On this day, we proudly say— Happy Independence Day! Fifteenth of August, the dawn of our light, Ending two centuries of darkest night Our elders, leaders, martyrs brave, Faced the gallows, dug no grave; Maulana Azad, Bhagat Singh, Ashfaqullah, Subhash Chandra’s wing, Gandhi’s truth, the countless band— All gave their […]
Putting Human life first
By: Dr. Satyawan Saurabh The recent Supreme Court decision directing the removal of stray dogs from every locality and shifting them to safer places is a significant and long-awaited move. The court clearly stated in its order—“human life and safety first”—which marks a decisive stand in the on-going debate on this issue. This decision is […]
Nature’s Timekeeper: How the Circadian Rhythm Shapes our Life
By: Dr Aftab Jan Allah, the Most Wise and the Most Merciful, has created everything in perfect balance, and within the human body, He placed an astonishing internal clock that silently governs our every move—when we sleep, wake up, eat, heal, think, and even when our hearts beat in perfect harmony with nature. This hidden […]
Safety first
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The Supreme Court’s order to shelter all NCR stray dogs in eight weeks highlights policy failure, not canine fault. Sterilisation and vaccination work, but poor enforcement especially post-Covid has let numbers surge. With nearly a million strays, sheltering them is unrealistic and existing facilities are already neglected. True safety […]
The Power of Peace: How Gandhi’s non-violence reshaped India’s fight for freedom
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Before Mahatma Gandhi entered the national stage, India’s struggle for freedom had largely been written in the ink of revolts, bloodshed, and suppression. The Revolt of 1857, tribal uprisings, and acts of armed resistance showed immense courage but often ended in devastating loss and harsher colonial control. In a political climate […]
Hazrat Roup Reshi (RA): The Great Sufi Saint of Kashmir
By: Wani Arfat Kashmir also referred to as the paradise on earth, is a place where nature’s majesty rubs shoulders with the spirituality of its depths. Its white-capped mountains, meandering streams, and verdant valleys are not just marvels of creation but also quiet testaments to the footprints of saints who trod this earth with hearts […]
Disheartening move
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, It is disheartening to read about the discontinuation of Registered Post services in India. While merging it with Speed Post may seem efficient, it overlooks the significant role Registered Post has played, particularly for the rural populace. For decades, it has been a trusted means for sending important documents […]
Kashmir’s Shattered Trust in Food Safety
By: Dr. Rizwan Rumi For generations, Kashmir’s bustling markets have been a symbol of abundance—where shopkeepers greet customers with warmth, spices fill the air with fragrance, and the clinking of tea cups mingles with the hum of daily trade. Food here is more than sustenance; it is culture, hospitality, and trust served on a plate. […]