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J&K: North India’s New Medical Hub

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From village wellness centres to world-class tertiary hospitals, J&K is steadily emerging as a medical hub, reducing patient migration and strengthening health outcomes through large-scale […]

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Frozen Fields, Scorching Prices

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The Chillai Kalan has passed, but the kitchen fires are burning low. As reliance on sun-dried Hokh Syun reaches its nutritional limit, Kashmir’s farmers look […]

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Building Trust, Breaking Terror

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The narrative of Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a profound transformation under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha who has replaced the old cycle of instability with a sophisticated vision of peace through partnership. Speaking at the J&K Police Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament the Lieutenant Governor delivered a masterclass in modern governance by asserting […]

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Remembering Amma: A Tribute to Syeda Sakina Gilani

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By Syed Majid Gilani When I reflect on the people who shaped and influenced my early life, one person stands foremost in my heart and mind. That person is Syeda Sakina Gilani, my late grandmother. Born in 1930 at Yarkand House in Malaratta, Srinagar, she was the daughter of S. Syed Ahmad Gilani. Her father […]

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A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Faizan-e-Nazar

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By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Budgam district of Central Kashmir has long served as a fertile cradle for intellectualism, producing a lineage of poets, philosophers, and critics who have championed the preservation of regional heritage. Among these luminaries, Majeed Masroor stands as a household name. While many recognize him for the lyrical resonance of his […]

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Building Trust, Breaking Terror

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The narrative of Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a profound transformation under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha who has replaced the old cycle of instability with a sophisticated vision of peace through partnership. Speaking at the J&K Police Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament the Lieutenant Governor delivered a masterclass in modern governance by asserting […]

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Building Trust, Breaking Terror

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The narrative of Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a profound transformation under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha who has replaced the old cycle of instability with a sophisticated vision of peace through partnership. Speaking at the J&K Police Martyrs Memorial Hockey Tournament the Lieutenant Governor delivered a masterclass in modern governance by asserting […]

Frozen Fields, Scorching Prices

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The Chillai Kalan has passed, but the kitchen fires are burning low. As reliance on sun-dried Hokh Syun reaches its nutritional limit, Kashmir’s farmers look toward modern greenhouses not just for survival, but to break the age-old cycle of winter scarcity. By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti  The heavy, ominous clouds of Chillai Kalan—the harshest 40-day period […]

Remembering Amma: A Tribute to Syeda Sakina Gilani

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By Syed Majid Gilani When I reflect on the people who shaped and influenced my early life, one person stands foremost in my heart and mind. That person is Syeda Sakina Gilani, my late grandmother. Born in 1930 at Yarkand House in Malaratta, Srinagar, she was the daughter of S. Syed Ahmad Gilani. Her father […]

The Health Hypocrisy

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Why Society Fears Eggs but Embraces Addiction By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the modern theater of public discourse, society is performing a dangerous paradox. We have entered an era of “selective panic,” where staple foods that have nourished humanity for millennia, eggs, milk, and meat are dragged into sensationalist debates and subjected to rigorous, often […]

The Classroom Conundrum

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Enrolment is up, but employable skills are down. The missing link isn’t the curriculum—it’s the person standing at the front of the room. By Mool Raj When we discuss higher education reform in India, the debate invariably gravitates toward the tangible: skyrocketing enrolment figures, the construction of sprawling new campuses, and the modernization of material […]

J&K: North India’s New Medical Hub

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From village wellness centres to world-class tertiary hospitals, J&K is steadily emerging as a medical hub, reducing patient migration and strengthening health outcomes through large-scale infrastructure and human resource expansion. By Ajaz Rashid For decades, the narrative surrounding healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir was one defined by geography and scarcity. In the remote folds of […]

A Vital Prescription for Progress

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President Droupadi Murmu’s ceremonial address at the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament served as a potent reminder that the government views healthcare not merely as a welfare obligation but as a fundamental pillar of human capital development. The President articulated a vision where accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare forms the bedrock of a […]

A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Faizan-e-Nazar

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By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Budgam district of Central Kashmir has long served as a fertile cradle for intellectualism, producing a lineage of poets, philosophers, and critics who have championed the preservation of regional heritage. Among these luminaries, Majeed Masroor stands as a household name. While many recognize him for the lyrical resonance of his […]

An Inheritance of Values

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How the Light of a Late Father Still Guides Three Generations By Syed Majid Gilani In the quiet labyrinth of Srinagar’s old city, where the scent of history clings to the timbered eaves of Khanqah-e-Mualla, certain lives are lived not with the roar of a storm, but with the steady, unwavering glow of a sanctuary […]

The Dilemma of First Standard Admissions

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Why J&K’s First Graders Deserve a Compassionate Transition By Mool Raj I am not a think tank, nor do I claim to be a policy expert sitting in the ivory towers of academia. I am simply a person—a concerned citizen and a parent—who wishes to express a view that is currently keeping thousands of families […]

Hypothyroidism Emerges as Major Health Concern in Kashmir

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Thyroid disorders are increasingly being diagnosed across Kashmir, with doctors linking the rise to lifestyle changes, stress and improved detection through screening. By Jahangeer Ganaie Thyroid disorders are emerging as one of the most commonly diagnosed endocrine problems in Kashmir, with doctors attributing the rising numbers to a combination of lifestyle changes, stress, autoimmune conditions […]

Kashmir’s Pet Boom Demands Responsibility

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A quiet health crisis is unfolding in Kashmir that challenges the region’s long-held focus on stray dog menaces. The valley is witnessing a sharp and worrying increase in cat bite cases, with figures crossing the 6,500 mark at the region’s primary Anti-Rabies Clinic this year alone. In a surprising statistical shift, reported cat bite incidents […]

Echoes of the Valley

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A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Taashouq Chanay’ By Rayees Ahmad Kumar In the verdant literary landscape of Kashmir, where the written word has long served as a vessel for both spiritual longing and cultural preservation, Majeed Masroor stands as a distinct and resonant figure. To call him merely a poet would be an understatement; in […]

Tracing the Persian Roots of Kashmiri Harisa

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The Silk Road didn’t just bring goods; it brought flavors.  Discover how Persian traders influenced one of Kashmir’s most iconic dishes. It’s a story of history, heritage, and the 40 harshest days of winter. By Aubaid Akhoon  As the first heavy snows of Chillai Kalan—the harsh, forty-day period of intense cold—descend upon the Kashmir Valley, […]

Kupwara Revives Kashmir’s Poetic Tradition

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Against the backdrop of mountains, orchards, and border villages, a poetic symposium in Kupwara turned a remote classroom into a vibrant space for verse, reflection, and cultural exchange. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kashmir has long occupied a cherished place in literature and memory for its natural beauty and temperate climate. Poets and writers across generations […]

The Voltage Crisis

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The Power Development Department boasts a 250 percent surge in revenue and a crackdown on theft. Yet, with an 800 MW deficit and failing infrastructure, the lights are still going out. Why financial gains haven’t translated into a reliable grid for the Valley. By Riyaz Bhat With the end of 2025, the power sector in […]

Guldanda’s White Gold

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How a High-Altitude Meadow is Redefining Bhaderwah Tourism By Mool Raj  Perched at a staggering altitude of ten thousand feet, the Guldanda meadow in the Bhaderwah region of Jammu and Kashmir has transformed into a veritable winter wonderland, effectively ending a disheartening two-month dry spell that had gripped the Chenab Valley. This scenic locale, often […]

J&K Sets Stage for Census 2027

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By Sameer Ahmad After a long delay that left policy planners and political strategists relying on aging data from 2011, Jammu & Kashmir is finally set to undertake the colossal exercise of Census 2027. The Union Territory-level Census Coordination Committee is expected to soon decide on a 30-day window for houselisting operations (HLO) between April […]

Guarding the Green Gold

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The latest official data revealing a decline in forest fire incidents across Kashmir in 2025 offers a momentary sigh of relief, yet it disguises a persistent ecological wound that continues to fester. While the recorded 310 incidents mark a statistical drop compared to the previous year, the destruction of over 880 hectares of forest land […]

The Silent Crisis

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How Kashmir’s Changing Plate is Fueling an Infertility Epidemic By Jahangeer Ganaie In the verdant valleys of Kashmir, a region historically celebrated for its wholesome, agrarian diet and active lifestyle, a quiet health crisis is unfolding behind the closed doors of fertility clinics. Amid growing concerns over infertility among couples, medical experts in Kashmir say […]