The Glitter and Gloom of Social Media
By Mool Raj
Every age sets its own benchmarks for living standards, shaped by the prevailing forces of progress and human need.…
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Six Years, One New Kashmir
By Chasfeeda Shah
In Kashmir valleys where once the sounds of unrest echoed, a different kind of energy now buzzes through the…
In Search of the Real Kashmiri Kulfi
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon
Kashmir, with its snow-capped peaks, shimmering lakes, and Mughal gardens, has always carried a reputation…
The Cocoon Art Revolution
By Raja Syed Rather
Dr. Rubia Bukhari (32), a distinguished sericulturist from the border town of Poonch and the visionary…
The Cost of Convenience in Modern Parenting
By Mool Raj
In today’s fast-paced world, parenting has become a juggling act. Deadlines, household responsibilities, and the…
Kashmir’s Marriage Crisis
By Waris Nissar
Nikah — the sacred bond of marriage in Islam — was meant to be a source of love, tranquility, and moral…
Russia Claims First 100% Effective mRNA Cancer Vaccine
In a development being hailed as a defining moment in medical history, Russia has announced the successful creation of the world’s…
The Timeless Power of Etiquette
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon
“Etiquette is the poetry of conduct; the rhythm that resonates within and harmonizes our interactions with…
Teachers’ Day: Beyond Ceremonies, Toward Respect
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar
During the turbulence of the Second World War, when intellectuals and leaders were falling to violence,…
Rains That Stilled the Mountains
By Chasfeeda Shah
The last week of August 2025 has left Jammu and Kashmir battered by relentless rain, triggering a cascade of…
Chenab Valley Faces Climate Change Fallout
By Owais Gul
The looming shadow of climate change is deepening over the Chenab Valley, where scientists and disaster managers…
Degrees Without Destinations
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar
A striking video recently swept across social media: a PhD scholar standing behind a cart, quietly selling…
Eleven Years of Jan Dhan
By Sameer Ahmad
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) on August…
Women Lead Red Rice Revival in J&K
By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat
In the remote border villages of Teetwal and Tangdar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, a quiet but…
The Fire of Jealousy
By Er Aausyf Farooq
The Silent Fire Within: How Jealousy Erodes Souls and Societies
Jealousy and envy are emotions as old as…
The Wolf Within Us
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon
The wolf, a creature that has fascinated humanity for centuries, occupies a unique place in myth,…
The Poetic Rebirth of Allama Iqbal
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon
Poetry is more than ornamented language—it is the soul of a civilization, a mirror to its struggles and…
From Letters to the Cloud: Post Office Goes Digital
By Sameer Rashid
When the red-and-white signboard of the local post office first appeared in remote Indian villages, it…
The Enduring Role of Libraries Today
By Mool Raj
In an era where information is available at the tap of a screen, it is tempting to assume that libraries have…
A Land of Agro-Diversity
By Riyaz-Ullah
The geography of Jammu and Kashmir is as diverse as its people. From the subtropical plains of Jammu to the cool…
Teaching Beyond the Blackboard
By Syed Mustafa Ahmad
Teaching is often described as the most difficult profession in the world, a claim that may sound…
Childhood in Kashmir: Then and Now
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar
Childhood has always been the most delicate and crucial stage of human life. Doctors advise parents to…
Justice in Slow Motion
By Shayan Ahmad
One of the most unquestionable legal maxims in history is the saying: justice delayed is justice denied. Over…
Child Psychology at the Heart of Learning
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar
Hailing from the picturesque Boniyar Uri village of Baramulla, a settlement surrounded by lofty mountains…
Beyond the Battlefield
By Abid Hussain Rather
Whenever we hear the word war, our minds instinctively drift toward images of armed conflict—armies…
Book Review: Whispers of the Valley
By Aubaid Akhoon
Kashmir has long been called paradise on earth—a place where snow-fed rivers weave through emerald valleys,…
Bandipora Ki Aham Shakhsiyaat
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar
Nestled between the shimmering waters of Wular Lake and the snow-kissed peaks of North Kashmir, Bandipora…
A Teacher’s Tale of Faith, Family, and Fortitude
By Mool Raj
Life’s journey is rarely a straight road. It is a meandering path, carved with deep valleys of loss and pain, and…
Trapped by Desire
By Sameer Ahmad
Life, like a calm river, often conceals hidden perils beneath its tranquil surface. We chase after glittering…
When Character Speaks Louder Than Faith
By Syed Majid
In a world often divided by faith, politics, and suspicion, the simplest acts of responsibility can carry the most…
The Fractured White Coat
By Zainab Shabir
In the tense health-care landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors now tread a fragile line between public…
MoneyVilla: Learn to be Money Smart Launched at Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar
Srinagar: MoneyVilla: Learn to be Money Smart, a children’s book on financial literacy authored by Dr. Bilal Ahmad Pandow, was…
The Vanishing Classroom
By Irfan Bashir
Government-run schools in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a troubling decline in student enrolment, with over…