When Love Costs Too Much
By: Er Navaid Runyal In the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, where snow-capped peaks touch the skies and rivers sing ancient songs, love should be something pure, timeless, and healing. Yet, for countless young couples, it has become a battlefield not of emotions but of societal pressures, financial burdens, and the heavy chains of tradition. […]
Meat Row: A severe public health emergency
By: Dr M U Muhammad Kashmir’s streets are abuzz with outrage — and rightly so. In just the past week, authorities have seized over 3,000 kilograms of rotten meat from markets, restaurants, and roadside dumps. This is more than a case of poor food quality. It is a serious public health emergency that threatens the […]
The rotten Meat Row: Will it affect the Hotel Industry
By: Sahil Manzoor In today’s era of elegant dining and polished customer service, being served unhygienic and potentially life-threatening food in a luxurious hotel setting is a tragic irony. When a tie-wearing waiter presents rotten Ristas, kebabs, or Gushtabas, it signals a deep crisis in the hotelier industry across Kashmir Valley. Such incidents not only […]
Smartphone betting is ruining our youth
By: Er Navaid Runyal Jammu & Kashmir knows the pain of visible disasters—floods that wash away homes, landslides that cut off villages, and violence that leaves scars on generations. But today, another flood is here. It’s not carried by water or other carriers—it flows quietly through our mobile networks, filling our homes with a danger […]
Poison in the name of protein
By: Dr Aftab jan In the land of Kashmir, where the mountains stand tall in dignity and the rivers run clear as glass, one would expect honesty and purity to flow into every aspect of life, including the food served to people. But behind the walls of certain hotels, wedding kitchens, and market stalls, there […]
The unhealthy platter
By: Ulfat Nazir In the age of speed and convenience, our diets have undergone a silent but alarming transformation. Just a few decades ago, most families relied on fresh, home-cooked meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Today, brightly coloured packets, tins, and bottles have replaced fresh produce in many kitchens. They promise taste, ease, and […]
From Storybooks to Nation-Building: Reading as India’s Quiet Revolution
By: Yuvraj Malik Even in this digital-first era, the enduring appeal of books is undeniable. Across India, more young people are discovering the joy of reading in classrooms, homes, libraries, and increasingly, through mobile and digital platforms. Over the years, multiple research studies have shown children enjoy being read to, and a majority of parents […]
Agricultural Revolution in India Continues with Greater Vigor
By: Shivraj Singh Chauhan Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continuous reforms and farmer-centric initiatives have led to steady growth in the agriculture sector and the country has achieved record production of paddy, wheat, maize, groundnut and soybean. As per the third Advance Estimates for the production of major agricultural crops for […]
Reinterpreting Religion through the Tale of an Elephant ‘Madhuri’
By: Swami Devendra Brahmachari The story of Madhuri, a temple elephant who served the Nandani Jain Monastery for 35 years, has become a symbolic narrative about faith, tradition, and the intersection of law, politics, and religion. Recently, following a petition by PETA, Madhuri was relocated to the Jamnagar Wildlife Rescue Centre. This move sparked widespread […]
Diet Soda intake harms brain
By: Dr Vipul Gupta In today’s health-conscious world, diet sodas have long been marketed as a guilt-free alternative to their sugary counterparts, offering the same taste without the added calories. However, recent evidence suggests that what many perceive as a “healthier” option may in fact be doing more harm than good—particularly to our brains. A […]