By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Healthcare is one of the most fundamental human needs, a cornerstone of dignity and survival. In India, however, the question is no longer whether treatment is available, but whether it is accessible, affordable, and safe. The rise of private healthcare has undoubtedly transformed the country’s medical landscape—gleaming hospitals, sophisticated technology, […]
The Ever-Changing Art of Love
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” — Ursula K. Le Guin In the grand symphony of human existence, love is the melody that endures through every note of joy and sorrow. It is not static or […]
The Saints’ Kashmir and the Struggles of Today’s Generation
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kashmir, long celebrated as the “paradise on Earth,” has never been known only for its snow-capped mountains, sparkling rivers, and majestic landscapes. Its deeper beauty lies in a rich spiritual heritage shaped by saints and sages who traveled from faraway lands like Simnan, Hamadan, and Baghdad. These revered figures left their […]
Fragile Peaks, Fading Future
By Mool Raj The Himalayan states of India—Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and the northeastern hill regions—are standing on the frontline of climate change. Long celebrated as the “water towers of Asia,” these mountains feed the mighty Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river systems, sustaining nearly two billion people across South Asia. Yet, this […]
Career Counseling: A Missing Link in Education
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon After completing their 10th grade, many students in Kashmir face one of the most defining moments of their academic lives—choosing subjects and career streams. For most, this decision is made under pressure, guided less by personal aptitude and more by parental expectations, peer influence, or the weight of family prestige. The […]
Kashmir’s Women and the Hidden Burden of PCOS
By Sameer Ahmad Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is increasingly emerging as a significant health concern for women in Kashmir and across India. Once considered a condition affecting only a fraction of women, PCOS is now being diagnosed more frequently among adolescents and young adults, raising alarm bells for both public health officials […]
Heritage in Metal
By Tamana Jeelani Kashmiri copperware is more than a product of skilled hands — it is the living voice of the Valley’s cultural memory. For centuries, its shimmering vessels have adorned homes, kitchens, and wedding feasts. Today, however, this ancient craft stands on fragile ground, threatened by machine-made imitations, declining artisan numbers, and changing consumer […]
The Subtle Shadow of Eugenics in Modern Advertising
By Kalpana Pandey On July 23, 2025, the clothing retail giant American Eagle released a highly controversial advertisement featuring young actress Sydney Sweeney. At a time when the company was struggling with financial losses, the campaign sought to capture the attention of its core demographic—young women—by casting Sweeney, whose fair skin, blonde hair, and blue […]
Admi Musafir Hai captures life in 93 stories
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, celebrated for its enchanting landscape, crystal-clear water bodies, and the Mughal era’s famed Gateway of Kashmir, is equally known for producing some of the finest literary voices of the region. Alongside its scenic grandeur, the district has nurtured a vibrant intellectual tradition, giving rise to writers whose […]
More Technology, Less Wellness
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the dynamic fabric of human existence, change is not merely a constant—it is the essence of our survival and progress. It shapes our reality, propels us into uncharted territories, and yet roots us in the wisdom of the past. But in this whirlwind of transformation lies a paradox, especially in […]