As wildlife vanishes and ecosystems unravel, scientists warn the world is running out of time to protect the natural systems that sustain human life. By Mool Raj The natural world is entering a dangerous new chapter, one defined by shrinking habitats, collapsing species populations, and ecosystems pushed to the brink. Scientists warn that biodiversity is […]
Kashmir’s Golden Pause
Autumn in Kashmir is more than a season—it’s a dialogue between memory and renewal. As chinar leaves turn to embers and orchards hum with life, the Valley finds quiet lessons in resilience, gratitude, and letting go. By Bareen Hilal Autumn in Kashmir is never just a season; it’s an emotion, a memory, and a moment […]
The Crisis We Created
The environment we inherited was pure; the one we’re leaving behind is battered. This piece traces how everyday choices, industrial greed, and policy failures have triggered a crisis that threatens future generations — unless we act decisively now. By Tariq Ali Dar There was a time, not too far in the past, when nature and […]
Behind the Quiet Faces
Beneath calm faces and silent eyes lies a world of unspoken battles, quiet resilience, and everyday heroism. By Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon This piece already has strong emotional and narrative depth. Expanding it in journalistic style means enriching its rhythm, introducing smoother transitions, deeper imagery, and slightly longer reflections that connect the reader to the subject’s […]
The Age of Information Overload
In an era flooded with alerts and updates, the human mind struggles to stay afloat. What was once a quest for knowledge has turned into a battle for clarity. By Abid Hussain Rather There was a time when knowledge was a beacon of light—an instrument of wisdom, reflection, and inner peace. It elevated the human […]
Kashmir’s High-Density Apple Boom
Once seen only in higher belts, apple trees now cover former paddy fields in low-lying Kashmir villages — reshaping the Valley’s agricultural landscape. By Jahangeer Ganaie With demand for traditional apple varieties remaining comparatively low in the market, more growers in Kashmir are switching to high-density apple cultivation, especially in low-lying areas where paddy land […]
The Girl Who Smiled Through Her Storms
She was everyone’s reason to smile — until she forgot her own By Madeeha Farooq There was once a girl whose laughter lit up every room she entered. Her energy was infectious — a blend of warmth and mischief that drew people toward her. She had the kind of presence that made others feel lighter, […]
Harud: Kashmir’s Season of Colour, Memory, and Quiet Joy
Autumn in Kashmir is not merely a season—it’s a poem written in color, scent, and nostalgia. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Autumn, the cherished “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” described by John Keats, sweeps through the Kashmir Valley as a period marked by extraordinary transformation and vibrant spectacle. Locally known as “Harud,” autumn breathes new […]
Threads of Empowerment
By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In the serene foothills of Yousmarg, about 30 kilometers from Pulwama, a quiet revolution is taking shape. The village of Wasimarg, tucked away in the heart of rural Kashmir, is home to a group of ten determined women artisans who have turned age-old craft into a source of empowerment and economic […]
Hazrat Baba Ji Sahib Larvi (RA)
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Hazrat Baba Ji Sahib Larvi (RA), whose real name was Ubaidullah, was born in Sanjoda Sharif, located in the Balakote tehsil of Hazara district, now part of Pakistan, in 1200 AH (approximately early 19th century). His birth was not merely an event in a family lineage but a moment foreseen by […]