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Kashmir’s Degenerating Social Fabric 

Kashmir’s Degenerating Social Fabric 

By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi  Kashmir, the Reshwaer, the land once sanctified by the footsteps of saints and softened by the words of mystics, now trembles...

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Kashmiri Tradition for Sale

Kashmiri Tradition for Sale

By Mahoor Haya Shah The Pheran is not just a garment. It is winter woven into wool, a whisper of the mountains, a thing that holds centuries inside...

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How Justified Is The Demand For A Liquor Ban In Kashmir

How Justified Is The Demand For A Liquor Ban In Kashmir

By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili The demand for a liquor ban in Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region and a popular tourist destination, is a complex issue...

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Harnessing Solar Energy in Jammu & Kashmir

Harnessing Solar Energy in Jammu & Kashmir

By Saloni Singh The global shift towards renewable energy is being propelled by the imperative to mitigate climate change, reduce reliance on fossil...

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College Transfers: Of Lesser-mortals And Other-eyed

College Transfers: Of Lesser-mortals And Other-eyed

Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing another phase of staff transfers. In last about a week, two to three transfer lists have surfaced, and...

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Rural Sanitation Distress: An Inevitable Disaster

Rural Sanitation Distress: An Inevitable Disaster

By Dr. Mushtaq Rather The carrying capacity of rural ecosystems, in terms of accommodating solid waste, is receding with each passing day due to...

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The Struggles and Triumphs of Private School Teachers

The Struggles and Triumphs of Private School Teachers

By Ikkz Ikbal Education is often considered the foundation of a bright future, yet the silent architects of this future—private school...

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The Silent Sufferers

The Silent Sufferers

By Narayanan Kizhumundayur Domestic workers form an essential part of households across the world. From sweeping floors and washing dishes to taking...

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Why has Education Taken a Hit in Kashmir?

Why has Education Taken a Hit in Kashmir?

By Tehreer As Jammu and Kashmir grapples with an alarming dropout rate of 25.33% at the secondary level—above the national average—districts like...

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When Vulgarity Becomes Entertainment

When Vulgarity Becomes Entertainment

By Ikkz Ikbal There was a time when humor had wit, depth, and a sense of responsibility. Comedy was about making people laugh while also making...

21.02.2025 10

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How Competitive Exams Like NET and SET are Harming Academia

How Competitive Exams Like NET and SET are Harming Academia

By Nowsheena Mushtaq  In India, competitive exams such as the National Eligibility Test eligibility Test and State Eligibility Test State are...

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Are NEP Fit Schools Pioneering a New Era in Education?

Are NEP Fit Schools Pioneering a New Era in Education?

By Dr. Mehnaz Rehman The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) represents a paradigm shift in the country’s education policy, aimed at bringing...

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Alcohol: A Social Evil or an Economic Necessity?

Alcohol: A Social Evil or an Economic Necessity?

By Syed Zameer Raza Safvi  The debate over banning alcohol remains a contentious issue in today’s world. While many support a ban, others argue...

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Street Food Vigilance

By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili The state of street food safety in Kashmir has long been a matter of concern, yet little to no action has been taken to...

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AAP’s Lost Citadel

By Ikkz Ikbal There was once a man who promised to cleanse Indian politics. Arvind Kejriwal rose to power as a beacon of hope—a symbol of honesty...

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Testing the Trump-Modi Bromance

By Brahma Chellaney Last time Donald Trump was president, ties between the United States and India flourished. But the bilateral relationship began...

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Scapegoating Kashmiri Doctors for Infrastructure Failures

By Dr Fozia Lone  I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the recent coverage of Dr Anjum Nazir’s case. I want to bring to your...

12.02.2025 10

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How Social Media is Draining Kashmir’s Spirit

By Shahid Ul Islam  We live in an era dominated by technology and social media. Information is available at our fingertips, and yet, instead of...

09.02.2025 10

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From Chai to Gifts

By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi Corruption, as defined by the Oxford Dictionary is “dishonest or illegal behaviour, especially by people in authority.”...

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The Imperfect Dichotomy

By Prerna Bhat “Beyi yi wathwo, bey yi saet, asih kyah chhu door karaan?” (Translation: Let us sit together again, let us walk together –...

06.02.2025 20

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Islam on Trial in India

By Shashi Tharoor In early January, India’s Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s directive to consolidate 15 lawsuits by Hindu activists seeking...

03.02.2025 10

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Pheran Fashion? 

By Mahoor Haya Shah They stole it, the Pheran. Not the fabric, not the wool, not the thread—but the soul of it. They dragged it from the dusty...

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The Defunct Education System in J&K

By Ikkz Ikbal The education system in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is in a state of crisis, with numerous challenges undermining its effectiveness....

02.02.2025 20

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Digital Addiction: Can We Afford a Generation of Brain-Rotten Idiots? 

By Nasir Hamid Khan “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interactions. The world will have a generation of idiots.” —...

02.02.2025 20

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What Ails J&K’s Govt Schools?

By Bilal Ahmad Khanday As a former government teacher who has experienced the system firsthand—observing it closely and critically—I have come...

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Why Are Most Schools in India Opting for the Cambridge Curriculum?

By Nowsheena Mushtaq Education is the cornerstone of a nation’s progress, and with the evolving needs of learners, schools in India are...

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Healthcare Crisis: Jab Munsif Hi Qatil Ho 

By Bilal Ahmad Khanday So far as the health sector is concerned, it is there to act as a bedrock that supports a society with its infrastructure,...

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Three Reasons Why AI’s Momentum Could Stall in 2025

By Dambisa Moyo The rapid pace of technological advances over the past year, especially in artificial intelligence, has provided many reasons for...

24.01.2025 20

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Decoding The Reservation Conundrum

By Dr. Mushtaq Rather Large-scale public discussions are currently being witnessed in public forums on the most contentious issue of reservation in...

24.01.2025 10

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Reinstating Merit and Competence 

By Saquib Jan Recent changes in reservation policies governing NEET PG counseling in Jammu and Kashmir have led to widespread discontent among...

23.01.2025 10

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The 90-Hour Work Week Hullabaloo

By Peerzada Mohsin Shafi  In recent times, the topic of long working hours has been a subject of considerable debate in India. The latest...

22.01.2025 10

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Upgrade The Curriculum 

By S ubzar Ah Ganaie  In 1959, a well-known physicist Richard Feynman delivered a visionary lecture at California Institute of Technology titled...

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One Nation One Election: Federalism In Jeopardy

By Ummar Jamal On December 17, 2024, the Lok Sabha witnessed a significant legislative move with the introduction of two key bills: the Constitution...

20.01.2025 10

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Unemployment Is Not The Final

By Uzma Haneef As children, we dream of great things, but as we age, we come to realize how challenging it can be to make them a reality. In...

17.01.2025 10

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Rediscovering Lost Crafts

By Narayanan Kizhumundayur  In the relentless march of modernization and industrialization, many traditional professions and crafts have been swept...

15.01.2025 10

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What JKBOSE Can Learn from CBSE: A Conspectus for Progressive Education

By Nowsheena Mushtaq  The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is indeed a key player in establishing the education pattern in the...

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India’s Youth Icon 

By Shivam Koushal  “…..we feel how foolish it is to send missionaries to this great nation. His culture has given us a new idea of the Hindu...

13.01.2025 10

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The Scholar’s Sob Saga

By Dr. Mushtaq Rather  The twin objectives of acquiring education in the current circumstances are to transform the life of the individual so that...

12.01.2025 20

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The Menace of Online Gambling

By Peerzada Aarif Recently, a video went viral on social media showing a man from Srinagar who had lost around 80 lakh rupees while playing online...

07.01.2025 10

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The Escalating Issue of Drug Use in Kashmir’s Colleges

By Sayeem Abass Drug abuse among college students in Kashmir has emerged as a critical public health challenge. While substance abuse has...

05.01.2025 7

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Tracing ‘Kashmir’

By Moin S. Hakak Who made Kashmir habitable: sage Kashyapa, monk Madhyantika, or prophet Solomon? An analysis of the Sanskrit, Chinese and Persian...

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Healthcare Crisis in Anantnag

By Basit Rasool Thokero Medical facilities are fundamental to public health, serving as the backbone of healthcare systems worldwide. They provide...

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Fundamental Rights and Personal Freedoms

By Suhail Farooq The recent order by the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh prohibiting veiled women lawyers from appearing in court has...

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Trading Paradise for Progress? 

By Burhan Uz Zaman  According to the department of tourism, over 20 million tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir this year—a record-breaking figure...

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One Nation, One Election: A Flawed and Impractical Vision

By Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi On Tuesday, the government introduced a constitutional amendment bill in the Lok Sabha to synchronise national and state...

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Modern Housing Architecture and Chilly Winters in Kashmir

By Abid Hussain Rather A house or shelter is one of the basic needs of human beings; providing safety, security, and a space for personal and...

27.12.2024 10

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Reservation in Jammu & Kashmir: The Other Side

By Abdul Majeed Bichoo The subject of reservation in Jammu & Kashmir has once again become a focal point of public debate and political discourse....

26.12.2024 5

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Would the Gupkar Protest Solve the Reservation Riddle?

By Ummar Jamal The recent protest led by Srinagar Member of Parliament Syed Ruhullah Mehdi for the rationalization of reservation policies in Jammu...

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Struggling Academic Arrangement Faculty in J&K Colleges 

By Dr. Younis Ahmad Sheikh The plight of academic arrangement faculty working in Jammu and Kashmir’s government Degree colleges is a glaring...

24.12.2024 20

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University of Kashmir’s NIRF Rankings Reveal Deeper Institutional Challenges

By Muhammad Tahir University of Kashmir’s (KU) performance in the 2024 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) shows concerning trends that...

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