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By Rimmi Vaghela I’m writing with a heavy heart from Jammu, where my plan of revisiting the paradise called Kashmir were shattered. Not by fear,...
By Wasim Khawaja Kashmir’s stunning landscapes and rich culture are well-known worldwide, but the region’s economic potential has often been...
By Arooj Bilal The terror attack in Pahalgam left the country mourning. Social media filled with hashtags: #justice, #pahalgamattack,...
By Ahsan Maqbool Donald Trump’s latest gaffe about Kashmir would almost be funny if the stakes weren’t so bloody. Speaking aboard Air Force...
By Mumtaz Khan It took a horrific tragedy — the attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people — for Delhi to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, one of...
By Ayaan Saroori Until the afternoon of 22 April, Pahalgam’s meadows buzzed with the laughter of tourists. By evening, they were stained with...
By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi In the shade of Charar-e-Sharief’s pine-covered hills, the Model Government Degree College grew steadily into one of...
By Syed Majid Gilani When I reflect on the people who shaped my early life, no one stands out more than my grandmother, Syeda Sakina Gilani. Amma,...
By Muneer Ahmed Gashi The violence that erupted in Pahalgam, Anantnag, has once again put Kashmir under the microscope of national and international...
By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili For years, I have wondered why Kashmir, often hailed as the “Switzerland of Asia,” has failed to live up to that...
By Ahmad Ayaz Kashmir won’t be remembered for bullets or bloodshed. It’ll be remembered for its people. People who choose dignity even in grief....
By Syed Mudasir Mushtaq Kashmir’s streams, rivers, and wetlands are essential to millions. But today, these natural water bodies are under threat....
By Mohammad Younus Bhat In Jammu and Kashmir, a region highly susceptible to climate extremes, the alarming mismatch between climate funding and...
By Ikkz Ikbal They came for the calm. For the smell of pine and the shimmer of Lidder’s waters. They came as tourists, carrying cameras, snacks,...
By Ikkz Ikbal For years, landing a government job in Kashmir was the ultimate goal. It was a sign of stability, respect, and lifelong security. One...
By Peerzada Aarif I recently walked through the forests of north Kashmir, places I’ve known and admired since childhood. But this time, something...
By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi The word “merit” used to mean something in the academic world. It stood for rigour, honesty, impact. But in Jammu and...
By Dr. Younis Ahmad Sheikh In a democratic society, knowing the health of our political life is just as vital as knowing the state of our physical...
By Gowher Bhat Life in Kashmir moves slowly. The harsh winters, frequent power cuts, rough roads, and financial instability shape every day. Yet, in...
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Each year from April 14 to 20, India observes Fire Services Week in memory of 66 brave firefighters who died in the 1944...
By Shlomo Ben-Ami US President Donald Trump is not known for respecting science and history. From promoting unproven treatments for COVID-19...
By Irfan Attari Kashmiri In the quiet corners of family homes, a terrifying reality is unfolding for countless children. It’s one that is too...
By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi With an overwhelming mandate, the elected government has an opportunity to fix crisis-ridden higher education. If the...
By Mirza Sharafat Hussain Beigh The war on drugs has intensified, with central and state agencies ramping up efforts to protect the youth from...
By Syed Majid Gilani Marriage is supposed to be a peaceful bond, a safe place where two people share love, respect, and emotional comfort. It should...
By Arshid Qalmi It’s heart-breaking to witness how societal rigidity and mental stagnation still pervade our schools, families, and public...
By Er. Haya Aijaz In recent years, Kashmir has witnessed a massive surge in cesarean section deliveries, raising serious concerns among public...
By Durdanah Masoodi Education is an empowering tool, but does it reach those who can’t afford it for multiple reasons? No, it does not. We have...
By Nahida Mushtaq For years, Kashmir remained a hub and heartland of remarkable reporters who documented its complex socio-political landscape....
By Suhail Farooq In a recent political development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was conspicuously absent from a high-level security meeting...
By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi Land is the foundation of life. It feeds us, shelters us, sustains our economies, and forms the very identity of a place. But...
By Ahmad Ayaz Assemblies and Parliament are not about muscle power. They are meant to represent the will of the people, frame laws, and hold the...
By Shashi Tharoor In recent weeks, Indian politics have been roiled by controversy over something that hasn’t happened yet: the government’s...
By Muntashir Kifayat Hussain Education is the soul of any enlightened society. No society can truly thrive without significant advancements in its...
View: “A move to bring transparency” By Priyanka Saurabh The Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, recently passed in the Lok Sabha, is expected to...
By Pankaj Chaturvedi The mystery surrounding the suspicious deaths of 17 people in the little-known village of Buddal in Jammu and Kashmir’s...
By Dr. Satyawan Saurabh There has been a long-standing debate in the literary publishing world about whether an author should have the freedom to...
By Dr Muhammad Sameer Shafi Siddiqui From the past few days, forest fires have erupted in many parts of the Valley, most particularly in the...
By Narayanan Kizhumundayur Humour is one of the greatest gifts given to humanity. It has the power to bring people together, lighten tense...
By Dr Priyanka Saurabh The impact of inflation is escalating in the country. The prices of vegetables are skyrocketing, the prices of petrol and...
By Faakirah Irfan In the deep shadows of domestic violence, another injustice often goes unnoticed in Kashmir — one that impacts not just women,...
By Dr. Tanveer Ahmad Khan In the ever-evolving landscape of Indian politics, the phenomenon of political candidates switching parties for personal...
By Dr . Syeda Hameed, Shabnam Hashmi Dr. Syeda Hameed and Shabnam Hashmi, along with over 600 activists, artists, and professionals, have urged...
By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi The maiden address of Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha to the assembly of UT of J&K on 3rd March 2025 highlighted that...
By Hasnain Khawja The Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association stands as a crucial institution representing the legal fraternity, ensuring the...
By Faakirah Irfan Sajida Ahmed sat on the edge of her bed, lit dimly by the yellow glow of a naked bulb swinging gently in the corner of her...
By Basit Rasool Thokero Jammu and Kashmir has been a melting pot of diverse cultures, traditions, and religions, which have collectively shaped its...
By Gowher Bhat The youth in Kashmir are busy. Phones in their hands. Messages to read. Friends to meet. Life moves fast. It’s easy to get lost in...
By Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi Ramazan is a month of divine mercy, the crown jewel of all months, when the heavens seem to draw closer to the earth....
By Dr. Ashraf Zainabi One of my mentors, Emeritus Professor S. A. Abbasi, once said, keen observation is the key to producing authentic results and...