The annual Urs in Ladhoo blends spirituality, tradition and Kashmir’s saffron season, creating a unique cultural moment. By Er Aausyf ibn Farooq As winter settles over the Valley and saffron fields glow in their late-autumn bloom, the village of Ladhoo Pampore in Pulwama is preparing for one of its most deeply rooted spiritual gatherings — […]
Kashmir’s Alpha Generation Steps Into the Tech Dawn
Kashmir’s youth are stepping beyond traditional career paths and embracing the digital revolution, turning code, creativity, and global skills into new engines of opportunity. By Aubaid Akhoon Today’s era belongs to technology, and real success now rests with those who have learned to adapt and stay aligned with the fast-moving world around them. This urge […]
Tulip Garden Gears Up for 2026 Bloom
Floriculture teams begin sowing as the first batch of Holland bulbs arrives, setting the stage for another vibrant tulip season in Kashmir. By Chasfeeda Shah As Kashmir slips deeper into winter and soil temperatures tumble across the Valley, the Floriculture Department is already in spring mode. Preparations at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden — […]
The Art, Emotion, and Science of Signs
How simple symbols became powerful tools for expression, inclusion, and understanding in a rapidly changing world. By Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon Since the dawn of civilization, signs have been the quiet companions of human progress—silent but deeply persuasive forces that shaped how people communicated, learned, and even felt. Long before written alphabets or structured languages existed, […]
Book Review: Ganderbal Through a Child Prodigy’s Eyes
At just 12, Bhat Sehran emerges as one of Kashmir’s youngest chroniclers, capturing the natural beauty and cultural depth of Ganderbal in his latest work. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Ganderbal, often described as the serene heart of Kashmir, has long been celebrated for its pleasant climate and breathtaking landscapes. From the rolling meadows of Mohandmarg […]
Planet on the Brink
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 […]