Where Beauty Meets Logic
The Deep Relationship between Fine Arts and Geometry By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur At first glance, fine arts and geometry may appear to belong to opposite ends of the intellectual spectrum. One is often associated with emotion, intuition, and unrestrained creativity, while the other is grounded in precision, logic, and mathematical rigor. Yet, dig a little deeper […]
Career Advice and Coaching in the AI Era
By: Dr. Reyaz Ahmad In today’s rapidly evolving job market, where technological advancement, globalization, and shifting economic conditions constantly reshape industries, navigating a successful career path has become more complex than ever. This complexity has heightened the importance of career advice and career coaching, both of which serve as powerful tools for individuals seeking clarity, […]
Misuse of Social Media: A Painful Reality
By: DR Aftab Jan There was a time when Kashmir was the abode of wisdom, dignity, and respect for learning. People honored scholars, teachers, and elders, knowing that true knowledge required years of study, humility, and sincerity. But now, a storm is raging through our land—a storm of social media misused in the worst ways. […]
Ashura: Where Humanity Walks Together
By: Dr. Shahid Ali Khan ‘On Ashura’s road, I saw no hate, no sword, no cry….Only Hussain’s love that made all hearts unify.’ As I stepped out from my home in Rawalpora and made my way along the old airport road through the winding lanes of Srinagar, something sacred began to stir within me. It […]
The ignored fish pond in Sonamarg
By: Imran Raina Nestled in the heart of the majestic Himalayas, the Fish Pond in Sonamarg in Ganderbal district has long been a symbol of serenity and natural splendour. For decades, it stood as a peaceful retreat for tourists and a point of pride for local residents. Today, however, I write with a deep sense […]
Surah An Noor: An Utmost Light and Eternal Guide
By: Aadil Mohi ud din Before the advent of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), social conditions in every nook and corner of the world were heart wrenching for all people irrespective of their age and gender. Dishonest trade practices, gambling, alcoholism, prostitution, female infanticide like heinous acts had torn the society into pieces. The barbaric acts at […]
Oral health and heart attack: Exploring the link
By: Dr Syed Ubaid Bukhari Not many people know that our oral health is closely related to our heart health. Poor oral hygiene, resulting in gum disease (periodontitis), is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Over time, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and travel to the heart, potentially causing heart […]
Sleeping Through Barakah: How Kashmir risks Losing its Children to Laziness
By: Dr. Aftab Jan It pierces the heart to witness how a habit so noble, so transformative — rising early — has become a subject of ridicule and lazy debate in our society, particularly in Kashmir. What was once a sign of strength, spirituality, and success is now resisted as a burden, as though discipline […]
Media has forgotten the kids
By: Priyanka Saurabh It was a Sunday morning. I felt like holding my son in my lap and we both should read an interesting story from the newspaper – so that he could enjoy the sweetness of words even in the modern screen age. Butto our regret, we found that there was not a single […]
No need to stick to stereotypes
By: Tawheed Parvaiz Bhat The effects of global warming are clear worldwide, and Kashmir is no exception. Rising temperatures and changing seasonal patterns are no longer rare; they are the new normal. Since 1850, Earth’s average temperature has increased by about 0.11°F (0.06°C) per decade, totalling around 2°F. Alarmingly, this rate has tripled since 1982, […]