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How India Is Energising a New Growth Story

The ancient prayer “Tamso Ma Jyotirgamaya” – lead us from darkness to light – captures not just a spiritual aspiration but the story of modern...

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Shri manohar lal

How Asia’s Largest Tulip Garden impacts economics, ecology

Turning a simple idea into something that attracts people from all over the world is never easy. It requires patience, vision, and the courage to...

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Shahida shafi

How faith, time, beauty, charity come together in one celebration

For many people, Eid arrives as joy. It comes with prayer, gratitude, family gatherings, new clothes, warm embraces, sweet dishes, charity, and the...

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

What Would Kashmir Be Without Naags?

Our naags have either dried or are drying. Many are almost dead. Now imagine Kashmir without its naags. For centuries, naags were the invisible...

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Champions: A Historic Ranji Trophy Victory

For decades, cricket in Jammu and Kashmir was mostly about hope and struggle. The team participated in the prestigious Ranji Trophy for many years but...

15.03.2026 10

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Nabeel jehangir

Verify Before You Enroll: Protecting Students from Uncertain Admissions

For thousands of students from Jammu and Kashmir, pursuing higher education outside the region represents an opportunity to build a secure and...

15.03.2026 10

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Adnan ur rehman

When Ten Nights Can Change entire Life

As Ramadan enters its most sacred stretch, Muslims across the world begin to think more seriously about I‘tikaf—the spiritual retreat in the...

14.03.2026 10

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Jammu & Kashmir Land Revenue Acts need Amendment

Land has always occupied a central place in the socio-economic life of Jammu and Kashmir. In a region where agriculture historically shaped...

13.03.2026 10

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Mohd Amin Mir

The Physics of the Soul

When we speak of death, we usually resort to the language of biology—the stopping of a heart, the ceasing of breath. Or we turn to the language of...

12.03.2026 10

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Women’s Day celebrations and the relentless struggles

8th March is celebrated every year as International Women’s Day. It is considered a very important day for women across the world. On this day,...

11.03.2026 10

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Rakshanda gul

The Decline of Moral Courage

In recent years, the world has witnessed conflicts, wars, and violence unfolding almost daily. Images of destruction and human suffering travel...

10.03.2026 10

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

Why Can’t Our Deputy Commissioners Shape Our Districts?

Around 280–320 Deputy Commissioners have served in the Kashmir Valley since Independence. That means approximately 30-35 DCs per district on average...

09.03.2026 10

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Dr Sanjay Parva

From editing to abduction, we had a bond!

Abdul Rashid Shah, founder editor of Urdu Daily, Nida-e-Mashriq left this mortal world on 7th of March, 2026 (Saturday) after a prolonged pulmonary...

09.03.2026 10

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Bashir Manzar

Care Economy: The Structural Foundation of Women-Led Development

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we honour not only achievements but the indomitable spirit of Bharat’s women. The story of Bharat has...

08.03.2026 10

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Smt. Annpurna Devi

Strengthening Public Health

जन औषधि सस्ती भी, भरोसेमंद भी, सेहत की बात, बचत के साथ The true...

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Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda

Reconciling Land Measurement Discrepancies in J&K

The credibility of any revenue administration rests upon the accuracy of its land records. In Jammu and Kashmir, where land represents livelihood,...

06.03.2026 10

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Ki News

When She Chooses to Speak

A harsh word. A slap explained away as anger. A pattern of control disguised as concern. For many women, domestic violence does not arrive suddenly it...

05.03.2026 10

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Nazia Nabi

The Mathematics of Unrest: Why the Mind Refuses to Sit Still

You don’t need to be a mathematician to understand human unrest. You just need to remember a night when your body was tired, but your mind kept...

04.03.2026 20

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Testing Times for Humanity

We are living in uneasy times. Tensions are rising around the world. Nations speak the language of self-defence, deterrence, nationalism, and...

03.03.2026 10

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

From Waste to Wealth: Five Global Models Kashmir Should Study

Garbage has quietly become one of the most visible signs of governance failure in Kashmir. Plastic bags flutter along highways, household waste piles...

02.03.2026 10

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Kher & Uthap ignite grand finale of ‘the Sacred Amritsar’ journey-2026

Music, mystic poetry & Melody are rooted in ‘Sakoon’- therefore – ‘Sacred’, hence the name – ‘The Sacred Amritsar’ and the theme...

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Rashmi Talwar

When Iftaar Felt Like Home!

On a quiet and dreamy evening at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication campus in Jammu, a humble gathering build up into something much more...

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Vedicaa manoj sawal

Degrees Abroad, Parents Alone?

A recent tragedy in Bengaluru involving a retired ISRO employee allegedly killing his wife, reportedly out of fear about who would care for her after...

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

India, Where the AI World Assembled

PIB BACKGROUNDER On a mild February morning in New Delhi, the glass façade of Bharat Mandapam reflected more than sunlight. It reflected possibility....

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Pib

From Panini to the AI Stack: Delhi’s AI Moment and the Logic of National Capability

When Panini reduced the chaos of spoken language into a compact, computable grammar, he proved something that still holds: intelligence is most...

25.02.2026 20

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Hardeep S Puri

Better administration, not bigger budgets alone!

In public discourse, development is frequently equated with higher allocations, ambitious announcements, and large-scale infrastructure projects....

24.02.2026 10

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Ahmad Ayaz

The Death of Drinking Water in a Water-Rich Land

There was a time in Kashmir when thirst had direction. You did not open a tap. You walked to a spring. Every settlement had a naag, every orchard its...

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Language, Identity, and Cultural Survival

The International Mother Language Day, celebrated on 21 February each year, reminds us that languages are living expressions of identity, culture, and...

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Shoaib Bhat

Mathematics in Ramadan: From Crescent Disputes to Calendar Certainty

Every year, as the last days of Sha‘ban approach, a familiar question ripples across Muslim communities—from local masjids to national committees,...

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Dr. Reyaz Ahmad

Cleansing the Soul, Healing the Earth

On the onset of Ramadhan, one of my colleagues, Mr. Shabir Ahmad from Srinagar, gently suggested that I write something about the holy month. I...

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A.r.matahanji

Spiritual Journey, transformative power of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar year and is considered to be the most sacred in Islam. It is a very spiritual experience for Muslims...

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Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat

Before the First Roza: The Essence of Ramzan for Muslims across the globe

The holy month of Ramadan is here as millions of Muslims gazed up at the night sky and searched for what most of us scroll right past without a second...

19.02.2026 10

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Vedicaa Manoj Sawal

Faith in Transition: The Quiet Decline of Religion Among Youth

Across much of the world, religion is quietly losing its grip on younger generations. Compared to their parents and grandparents, today’s youth are...

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

The Growing Anaemia cases among Children in JK

Anaemia is one of the most prevalent yet least talked about health issues in children today. In many parts of our country, particularly in areas such...

17.02.2026 10

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Rakshanda Gul

Rethinking Pahalgam Railway Without Disturbing Orchards!

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Khanabal–Baltal 2/4-laning road corridor already exits and it had been submitted to National Highways and...

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Dr Sanjay Parva

Unmasking Kashmir’s Private School Labour Crisis

Every academic year, hundreds of qualified teachers across Jammu and Kashmir face predictable exploitation: dismissal before winter vacations, salary...

15.02.2026 5

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Younus M. Bhatt

SHe-Box Portal: A Digital Shield for Women’s Safety at Workplace

As India moves towards the centenary year of its Independence in 2047, the Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra...

15.02.2026 6

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Savitri Thakur

Gentle Reminder: Returning to the Quraan Before Ramadan

A personal reflection As Shabaan unfolds and Ramadan draws near, it is natural to reflect on our relationship with the Quraan. For many of us, the...

13.02.2026 5

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Sheikh Laiqa

Rising unemployment, reappointment of retired employees in JK

Jammu & Kashmir today stands at a delicate socio-economic crossroads where unemployment—particularly among educated youth—has assumed the...

12.02.2026 6

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Ahmad Ayaz

Why India Must Use AI to Save What It Already Grows

India’s conversation on artificial intelligence is maturing. The focus is shifting from abstract capability to applied impact; from what AI can do...

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Ms. Rubal Chib

ARE WE GETTING SMARTER — OR JUST MORE DIGITAL?

For decades, we believed that each new generation was smarter than the one before it. Better education, improved nutrition, and modern living were...

10.02.2026 10

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Aijaz Qaisar Azad

How Kashmiri Netas Killed the Pahalgam Railway

When the proposal for a railway line to Pahalgam was first floated, it did not initially trigger ecological alarm bells. Kashmir had lived through far...

09.02.2026 10

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Dr Sanjay Parva

The National Law University Question in Jammu And Kashmir

The renewed demand for a National Law University (NLU) in Jammu and Kashmir marks an important moment in the Union Territory’s ongoing conversation...

08.02.2026 10

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Shahid Ahmed Hakla Poonchi

India-EU Trade Agreement: Commitment to free and fair trade

India has shared a rich trading relationship with Europe that dates back to 250 BC, even predating the Silk Road. For most part of the next 2000...

07.02.2026 10

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Shri Rajesh Agrawal

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Empowering Students, Transforming Lives

Examinations are often a source of stress for students and their families. This is a common challenge faced by students of all ages, especially...

06.02.2026 9

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Er. Prabhat Kishore

How Reels Affect Learning

In today’s digital age, students are learning in a world very different from that of previous generations. Between school assignments and...

05.02.2026 10

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Dr. Aqib

The Dignity of Soil and the Penance of Water: Shaping India’s ‘Green Future’

Indian agriculture stands at a historic crossroads. For decades, our narrative was one of triumph—transforming from a food-deficient nation to one...

04.02.2026 8

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Umashankar Pandey

When Judgment Replaces Justice: The Quiet Psychology of Social Harm

Not all violence is physical. Some of it arrives through labels, whispers, and verdicts delivered without evidence. A remark passed as opinion, a...

03.02.2026 7

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Arshid Qalmi

13 Ways the J&K Government Pushes Kashmiri Shawlwallas to the Doorsteps

Every winter, India’s cities witness a quiet, unsettling ritual. A Kashmiri shawlwalla rings a doorbell, opens his bag on a stranger’s sofa or...

02.02.2026 10

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Dr Sanjay Parva

The G RAM G Act and India’s Path to Resilient Livelihoods

For close to two decades, rural employment programmes have been central to India’s social security architecture. Since its enactment in 2005, the...

01.02.2026 6

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Dr. Vibha Dhawan