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I remember the exact moment the numbers landed on my desk. Fifty-three Muslim candidates had cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025, out of...
Something is seriously off with Kashmir’s spring. This past February, Srinagar clocked 21 degrees Celsius. That is ten degrees above normal. It...
On February 27, I attended an Iftar party at a friend’s house, where discussion naturally turned to the escalating tensions in the region. But...
By Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor If we believe that the current aggression towards Iran will change the Persians, we must be deluded. In fact, it will not...
By Muhammad Arbaaz Niazi Missiles strike thousands of miles away and breaking alerts flash across phones within seconds. Life in Kashmir absorbs the...
Headlines race through the world in seconds, while meaning moves through memory, faith, and human ties. March 1, 2026 brought such a moment. Kashmir...
Betrayal is the word that comes to mind. In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel launched a ferocious strike on Iran, killing...
By Dr. Manoj Kumar Mishra The US led by President Donald Trump with active backing from Israel developed an operational strategy based on robust...
The global order is undergoing a profound shift, and power equations are changing faster than institutions can adjust. Tensions among the United...
Imam Khamenei’s martyrdom has renewed focus on healing the divide between Shia and Sunni Muslims. Both communities stand on the same five pillars,...
In the heart of Kashmir’s busiest market, thousands gathered to mourn the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Many here called him Agha Jan...
Kashmir’s fame never rested only on snow and scenery. This valley built its name on work. Nearly six centuries ago, two men planted the economic...
After a spell of sabre-rattling, American forces under the self-styled “Disruptor-in-Chief,” Donald Trump, launched strikes on Iranian targets....
By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander The situation with Iran opens a clear window into the crisis we face in world order today. Many people in the...
By Mutaharra A W Deva Business leaders in Kashmir now work in a reality where climate conditions influence every serious decision. Heat waves grow...
By Tajamul Islam Salroo Someone asked me a simple question the other day: is serving dahi in earthen pots truly safe? The question got me thinking...
By Amaar Mir Dinner in Kashmir often begins when the body asks for rest. Families gather late, especially in winter, and meals arrive rich with...
By Syed Eesar Mehdi Pakistan was imagined as a homeland for Muslims of South Asia, a place where they could feel secure and have a political voice...
By: Mohsin Rahim Imagine this: you are a specialist doctor working in the UK. You have a comfortable life, a high salary, and global recognition. But...
By Mehak Safder Life feels clear and full of promise for many young people in Kashmir while they remain inside colleges and universities, where days...
I can still picture what I saw on December 26, 2025, while walking through Babhar, Keegam, Check Niltrisal, Check Nazneenpora and Kunsoo, villages...
The Jammu and Kashmir budget for 2026-27, presented on February 6, reads like a direct response to everyday pressures. It promises better roads,...
By Fiza Khan People often turn to pirs when life feels overwhelming in Kashmir. Family struggles, heartbreak, or personal challenges lead many...
By Ahmad Ayaz The Jammu & Kashmir Budget for 2026-27 offers a revealing snapshot of the Union Territory’s priorities, but it underscores a pattern...
By Khurshed Peer The Epstein Files raise a provocative question: would the world react the same way if the accused were named Mohammad or Ahmad?...
By Ankit Patel Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major transformation as women take on key roles that drive the economy, society, and governance. ...
By Faisal Kawoosa People across Jammu & Kashmir eagerly await the upcoming budget, hoping it delivers targeted support to every industrial...
Gold prices climbed sharply across the world for months. Fears about inflation, wars, and weak currencies pushed people toward safe options, and gold...
The 2026 Union Budget keeps public services and projects moving in Jammu and Kashmir, while highlighting a long-standing imbalance between spending...
By Humaira Nisar Once a land of saints, Kashmir now feels shadowed, as darkness spreads through every home and heart. Envy and black magic have...
Kashmir’s craft economies once sustained communities through harsh winters, with snow climbing three or four feet high and activity outside slowing...
By Dr Ajaz Afzal Lone The recent announcement of the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Judicial) (Mains) Examination, 2025, results has triggered...
By Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment for India, offering a chance to accelerate national growth while addressing...