Widely regarded as the backbone of Adbi Markaz Kamraz, Nishat Ansari’s influence extended far beyond his own poetry, shaping the very institutions that safeguard Kashmir’s cultural heritage today By Rayees Ahmad Kumar In the constellation of eminent litterateurs, poets, and scholars, Nishat Ansari remains a towering figure whose intellectual shadow stretches across generations of Kashmiri […]
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The Gifted Hands of Kashmir
Policy-driven modernization, skill-transfer schemes and global market access are breathing new life into Kashmir’s traditional crafts, long seen as relics of the past. By Ajaz Rashid Deep within the emerald folds of the Himalayas, the rhythmic clatter of the handloom and the soft scraping of the kalam against papier-mâché continue to serve as the heartbeat […]
The Ghost Tongue of the Valley
They called it the language of ghouls. History calls it the lost voice of Kashmir. Discover the true story of Pishachi, the ancient “ghost tongue” that defied kings, shaped the Bṛhatkathā, and remains the ancestral heartbeat of the Valley. It wasn’t magic—it was the mother tongue. By Satish Mahaldar In Indian linguistics, few threads are […]
Cracking the Virality Code
Researchers Unveil Algorithm That Predicts Social Media Fame By Sheikh Aqib Farooq In the modern attention economy, the difference between a post that goes viral and one that fades into digital obscurity often feels like a roll of the dice. For influencers, marketers, and casual users alike, the “black box” of social media algorithms has […]
Eggs are Back on the Menu: FSSAI Debunks Cancer Myths
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a firm clarification on Saturday, dismissing recent claims that eggs in India pose a cancer risk. The regulatory body labeled such allegations as “scientifically unsupported” and warned that they create “unnecessary public alarm.” The statement comes in response to viral social media posts and media […]
The Universal Language
From the ancient epics of Mesopotamia to the modern classroom, poetry has always been the language of the human soul. By Sahil Sharifdin Bhat Every sane person carries a verse in their heart. Whether it is a fragment of a nursery rhyme, a line from a sacred text, or a couplet from a film song, […]
The Apostle of Kashmir
History remembers him as the founder of Islam in Kashmir, but Shah-i-Hamdan brought more than faith to the Valley. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kumar In Kashmir’s rich history, few threads are as vibrant or enduring as the legacy of Hazrat Amir Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA). Often revered as the founder of Islam in […]
Reclaiming a Lost Generation
As aimlessness and drug use rise among the youth, our society faces a silent crisis. It is time to stop the blame game and start the hard work of rebuilding our community—together. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon We are living through a time of fast changes, and while the world moves forward, our own communities seem […]
Healing Old Wounds
For decades, the silence in Kashmir was often loudest in the homes of terror victims. These were families who, after losing loved ones to the brutality of terrorism, were forced into a shadow existence—marginalized by a system that seemed paralyzed by fear or, worse, indifference. However, the recent ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, where […]
LG Admin Corrects Past Wrongs
In a decisive blow to the ‘backdoor culture,’ the government terminates 103 illegal F&ES appointees, upholding its ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy against corruption. By Ajaz Rashid In a decisive crackdown aimed at restoring the sanctity of public institutions and upholding the merit of aspiring youth, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday terminated the services of […]