India’s 11-year-long Climate Climb
By: Bhupender Yadav The impacts of anthropogenic climate change are being felt all over the globe. The 6th Assessment report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has categorically stated that the earth’s temperature in the decade 2011-20 has risen by 1.1 degree Celsius compared to the pre-industrial (1850-1900) levels. At the same time, […]
Rail connectivity will transform business landscape in JK
By: Mohammad Hanief In the heart of the Himalayas, where majestic peaks and verdant valleys frame centuries-old traditions, a quiet revolution is underway. The clatter of wheels on steel tracks—long missing from Kashmir’s economic story—is now emerging as a powerful catalyst for business, trade, and entrepreneurship. With the Indian Railways intensifying efforts to expand and […]
Opportunities for children during vacations
By: M Ahmad More than merely a break from routine, summer vacations present numerous opportunities for children to explore, learn, and develop. These vacations grant children a glimpse of independence as they navigate their days without the structure of school. Parents can utilize this time to empower their children to assume age-appropriate responsibilities, whether it […]
Divine Shields for the Heart, Soul, and Life
By: Dr. Aftab Jan In a world that has become a battlefield of unseen wars—where the heart silently bleeds, the soul drowns in doubts, the mind is hijacked by whispers, and families crumble under invisible forces—Allah ﷻ did not leave us to suffer in darkness. He, out of His unimaginable mercy, gifted us four divine […]
Question to understand, learn
By: Abid Hussain Rather Dostoevsky once said that the world will reach a time when intelligent people will be stopped from thinking and questioning so that they do not offend fools. Yes, questioning is dangerous to foolishness because foolishness often relies on blind acceptance rather than thinking deeply or critically. When someone starts questioning, they […]
The Vanishing Night Sky
By: Narayanan Kizhumundayur The night sky, once a breathtaking spectacle admired by civilizations for millennia, is slowly disappearing under the overpowering glow of artificial lights. As cities expand and human activity continues to increase, the natural darkness of the night is being replaced by an endless sea of artificial illumination. What was once a source […]
Elders in the digital age
By: K S S Pillai Most elders feel honoured to be called ‘senior citizens’ and enjoy some benefits from the government. When I visit my bank or another institution, I stand proudly in a separate, short line to get my work done. I also feel special when I am called a ‘senior citizen’ or ‘super […]
Open letter to the Education Minister
By: Mohammad Nadeem Respected Madam, I write this open letter with deep concern and sincere hope, on behalf of countless students, teachers, and parents across Jammu & Kashmir who are witnessing a silent academic crisis. While summer vacation is a customary and necessary part of the school calendar, it is imperative that we reflect on […]
A Divine Cry for a Dying Humanity
By: Dr Aftab jan “Wal-Asr – By Time.” These aren’t just words. This is a divine oath from the Creator of the heavens and the earth—Allah Himself swearing by the most powerful, the most perishable, and the most wasted thing in our lives: time. He doesn’t swear by gold, power, or empires—He swears by time […]
Peer Ki Gali: A serene and a wonderful tourist attraction
By: Toseef R Ganai Amid the majestic folds of the Pir Panjal range, where mist dances with ancient conifers and the whispers of bygone Sufi saints echo across alpine meadows, lies Peer Ki Gali- a sublime confluence of natural grandeur, historical gravitas, and spiritual depth. Located on the historic Mughal Road, at an altitude of […]