Walking the tight rope
By: Zainab Shabir In the charged health care environment of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors of today must walk a thin tightrope between popular perception and professional duty. From hospital corridors to cyberspace, the doctor’s profession is faced with twin challenges: a rise in violence initiated by patients and increasing concerns about ethical misconduct by health […]
Time for action
By: Rafiq Makhdoomi Jammu and Kashmir once known as land saints is turning into the land of ‘drug abusers’. Kashmir has taken over Punjab in drug addiction and the ugly reality of drug addiction hides beneath it a very bitter reality. The Union Government has revealed a grim picture of the growing drug menace in […]
A generation turning white too soon
By Dr. Aftab Jan There was a time when grey hair was a gentle sign of age, a soft reminder of experience, wisdom, and a life well lived. It came with dignity, after decades of trials, losses, growth, and patience. But something strange is happening today. The symbol of old age is appearing in youth. […]
Water, water everywhere, but…
By: K S S Pillai It is well-known that water is more essential for survival than food. Death is certain without drinking water for some days, while one may live longer without food. Samuel Taylor Coleridge highlighted the problem of the shortage of drinking water in his poem ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner’, where […]
Ramban–Banihal NH-44 Four-Laning
A Highway Forged by Hands, Hearts, and Himalayan Grit By: Er Navaid Runyal The road between Ramban and Banihal has always been more than asphalt and rock. For years, it was a route wrapped in fear. Families crossing it held their breath. Truckers whispered prayers at Panthiyal. Tourists returned with tales of near-misses. It was […]
How to Self-Actualize
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Introduction: Self-actualization, the pinnacle of Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, is not just a Western concept—it is deeply rooted in Indian philosophy as “Swadharma” (one’s true purpose) and “Moksha” (liberation through self-realization). From ancient rishis to modern visionaries, India has produced countless self-actualized individuals whose journeys transformed society. This article explores: […]
The Neuroscience of Nostalgia
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur Nostalgia is a powerful and special feeling that most people experience at some point in life. It is more than just remembering the past—it is a mix of emotions that come when we think about old times. These memories often bring joy, comfort, warmth, and sometimes a little sadness too. Nostalgia helps […]
Our Heritage our Identity
By: Tamana Jeelani Kashmiri copperware is not only a local product — it is the voice of cultural awareness of the Valley. They are masterpieces in the real meaning of the term, which are at present facing the danger of encroachment by mass producers. Conservation of heritage is something that is most needed today, and […]
PM-KISAN: Empowering Farmers and Transforming Rural Economies
By: Dr. Pramod Meherda, Arindam Modak In the journey of inclusive growth and rural prosperity, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) stands tall as a pioneering initiative by the Government of India. Launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on 24th February 2019, it has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of small and marginal […]
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Power Project: A Silent Valley’s Dream Awakens
By: Er Navaid Runyal Nestled in the heart of the Chenab Valley, the district of Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir has long remained a land of immense potential but limited opportunity. But on 29 July 2025, a glimmer of hope finally broke through the clouds. The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) floated the first official […]