By Owais Gul The looming shadow of climate change is deepening over the Chenab Valley, where scientists and disaster managers warn that a string of mega power projects — once seen as lifelines for energy security — now face existential threats from Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). A new District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) risk […]
Degrees Without Destinations
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar A striking video recently swept across social media: a PhD scholar standing behind a cart, quietly selling dry fruits, surrounded by microphones and phones. The self-styled reporters who flocked to him weren’t there to document his resilience, but to bait him with shallow, mocking questions, reducing his struggle to clickbait. For […]
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 28, 2014, few anticipated the scale of transformation it would bring. Eleven years later, India’s flagship financial inclusion programme stands as a global benchmark, with over 56 crore bank accounts opened and deposits crossing […]
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 powerful revolution is reshaping lives. The fields that once seemed abandoned are now blushing crimson at harvest time, as women-led Self Help Groups (SHGs) under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) […]
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 humanity itself. They creep in silently, corroding hearts and relationships much like a moth gnaws through fine fabric. In Islam, these are not minor moral lapses but serious spiritual pitfalls. The Prophet Muhammad […]
The Wolf Within Us
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The wolf, a creature that has fascinated humanity for centuries, occupies a unique place in myth, folklore, and the natural world. It is at once feared and revered—cast as a cunning predator in old tales and celebrated as a symbol of loyalty, strength, and independence in cultural traditions. Its duality mirrors […]
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 its triumphs. From the masnavi to the qaseeda, from the gentle romance of classical Urdu to the sharper reflections of modernism, verse has always carried meanings that outlive their creators. Among the constellation […]
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 symbolised trust, communication, and connection. Letters, money orders, and parcels were once the lifelines between rural households and the wider world. Over time, however, as private courier companies and digital banking gained pace, the post office […]
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 outlived their usefulness. With smartphones delivering instant answers and digital platforms offering books, films, and lectures, the quiet stacks of a public library might seem like relics of another age. Yet […]
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 temperate climate of the Valley, the region offers a natural advantage for agriculture. In Jammu, rice, maize, and wheat dominate the fields, ensuring food security for local populations. The Kashmir Valley, on […]