As winter deepens across Kashmir, a silent but potent threat is tightening its grip on the Valley: worsening air pollution. What was once considered a seasonal inconvenience has now emerged as a full-blown public health crisis, driven by a dangerous cocktail of prolonged dry weather, traffic congestion, biomass burning, and unchecked construction dust. Across urban […]
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‘Silent and Deadly’
Often symptomless until advanced, pancreatic cancer is becoming a growing health concern in Jammu and Kashmir. Oncologists in Kashmir emphasize awareness, screening, and healthy lifestyle habits as crucial defenses. By Jahangeer Ganaie Pancreatic cancer, often dubbed a “silent and deadly” disease, continues to pose a serious health challenge worldwide. In Jammu and Kashmir, doctors warn […]
The Green Machine Fighting Climate Change
From ancient oceans to modern farms, algae may hold the key to cutting carbon and methane while feeding the planet. By Mool Raj Algae are not just pond scum or seaweed washed up on the beach; they are among the most ancient and adaptable life forms on Earth and may hold the key to solving […]
Gifts, Guard, And Geopolitics
India welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Kashmiri-infused state banquet and high-level talks aimed at reinforcing defence, energy and trade cooperation. By Sameer Ahmad Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to India concluded on Friday last week with a grand vegetarian state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where Doon Chetin made with Kashmiri morels […]
FTSCs in J&K Show Progress but Convictions Still Low
Jammu & Kashmir reports its highest POCSO case disposal in five years, but a mere 4.5% conviction rate raises concerns over investigation and trial gaps. By Raja Syed Rather Jammu and Kashmir’s child protection and sexual-offence justice mechanism continues to show mixed results, with official data revealing both progress in case disposal and persistent gaps […]
GROUNDED AND CAPPED
The Centre imposes emergency fare caps after a week of mass flight cancellations and steep price spikes, aiming to stabilise domestic air travel. By Ajaz Rashid In early December, as holiday bookings peaked and families finalised travel for weddings and work, India’s domestic skies turned chaotic. Thousands of flyers found their plans upended by a […]
Book Review: I Wrote Myself Under the Moonlight
From childhood innocence to moonlit longing, this collection glows with feeling By Imbisat Tareen In an age when poetry often bows under the pressure of performance and cleverness, I Wrote Myself Under the Moonlight by Wani Ibtisaam arrives with an unguarded honesty that feels almost disarming. This slim, 22-poem collection doesn’t pretend to be polished […]
Weaving Legacy
By Ajaz Rashid Kashmir’s rich handicraft heritage has once again claimed the national spotlight, reaffirming the Valley’s stature as a crucible of artistic excellence. The recent National Awards announced by the Union Ministry of Textiles celebrate two master craftsmen whose patience, skill, and creative devotion embody the very essence of Kashmir’s living cultural legacy. Their […]
The Siren Trap
The ancient tale of the sirens becomes a striking metaphor for the seductive distractions that steer us off course today. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Long before modern navigation apps and digital maps, sailors traced their journeys by instinct, courage and the shimmer of a faraway horizon. Among the many stories carried by those who braved […]
The Brick Trap
In the busy lanes of Lal Chowk, a quiet mystery unfolded for months—until one clever trap exposed the truth. By Syed Majid Gilani In the late 1980s, Court Road in Srinagar’s bustling Lal Chowk was at its vibrant best. Lines of shoppers threaded through the narrow lanes, vendors shouted over the hum of traffic, and […]