By Waris Nissar Nikah — the sacred bond of marriage in Islam — was meant to be a source of love, tranquility, and moral security. It is described in the Qur’an as a blessing from Allah, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized it as a simple yet powerful act of worship. But in contemporary Kashmir, […]
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 first mRNA-based cancer vaccine, Enteromix. According to officials, the experimental vaccine demonstrated 100% efficacy and safety across clinical trials, raising hopes that one of humanity’s deadliest diseases could soon become treatable without the toxic […]
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 the world.” These words carry a truth often overlooked in a world that prizes speed over subtlety and self-interest over social grace. Etiquettes are not simply a set of arbitrary rules devised by society; they […]
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, Adolf Hitler was once asked what should be protected at all costs. His response was telling: “Protect only the teachers; the whole nation will be rebuilt.” The statement, though coming from one of history’s darkest […]
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 landslides that transformed daily life, paralyzed crucial infrastructure, and created unprecedented challenges for authorities and residents alike. The once bustling roads now stand silent under the weight of water and debris, schools sit […]
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 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 […]