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 […]
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Omar Abdullah Unveils SKÅL Kashmir for Tourism Boost
Says new partnership will strengthen global outreach, promote sustainable tourism in J&K SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today attended the launch of the SKÅL International Club, Kashmir Chapter in Srinagar, marking a significant step towards strengthening global tourism linkages and expanding international outreach for Jammu and Kashmir’s tourism sector. The initiative is poised […]
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 […]
Explosive Evidence, Deadly Error
A routine forensic exercise turned catastrophic in Srinagar’s Nowgam area after seized explosives from Delhi detonated inside a police station, killing 13 and injuring dozens. By Ajaz Rashid A routine forensic exercise at the Nowgam police station on the outskirts of Srinagar turned into a night of horror on November 14, when a cache of […]
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 […]
Solar Revolution Brightens J&K
The promise of clean, reliable, and affordable energy is no longer a distant dream for Jammu and Kashmir as the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship rooftop solar initiative, is gradually transforming rooftops into power hubs and households into self-sufficient energy producers. With thousands of consumers already receiving zero electricity bills, the scheme […]
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, […]