By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Amid the vibrant literary landscape of Kashmir, few voices have resonated as deeply and consistently as that of Noor Shah—a storyteller of rare finesse whose pen has long illuminated the human condition with both tenderness and precision. Born in 1936 in Srinagar’s picturesque Dalgate area, Shah’s literary journey spans several decades, […]
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Kashmir’s Rising Animal Bites
By Ajaz Rashid As World Rabies Day approaches, the numbers emerging from Srinagar’s Anti-Rabies Clinic at SMHS Hospital are a stark reminder of a persistent public health challenge. In just the first six months of this year, over 8,300 cases of animal bites—mostly involving dogs and cats—have been recorded. Since 2015, the clinic has logged […]
Kashmir’s Alpine Ambassador
By Ajaz Rashid In the serene valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, the rugged mountains have found a young ambassador in Aabid Ahmad Thoker, a 23-year-old biochemistry student and avid trekker. Known to his growing social media following as Alfaaz Aabid, he hails from Narapora Shopian, a quaint village that has shaped both his love for […]
The Cost of Care
By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Healthcare is one of the most fundamental human needs, a cornerstone of dignity and survival. In India, however, the question is no longer whether treatment is available, but whether it is accessible, affordable, and safe. The rise of private healthcare has undoubtedly transformed the country’s medical landscape—gleaming hospitals, sophisticated technology, […]
The Ever-Changing Art of Love
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “Love doesn’t just sit there, like a stone; it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” — Ursula K. Le Guin In the grand symphony of human existence, love is the melody that endures through every note of joy and sorrow. It is not static or […]
The Sacred Trek of Kailash Kund
By Mool Raj High in the Pir Panjal mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, where clouds kiss jagged peaks and the air carries the scent of pine and snow, lies one of the Chenab Valley’s most ancient and sacred pilgrimages: the Kailash Kund Yatra. Every year, thousands of devotees undertake this arduous journey to reach Kailash […]
Indian Forces Show No Restraint Against Terror
India has warned Pakistan that it risks losing its place on the world map if it continues to sponsor terrorism, as the Indian Army and Air Force outlined the extent of their strikes during ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The military operations, carried out to avenge the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, have demonstrated […]
Amit Shah Chairs High-Level J&K Security Meet
New Delhi, October 9: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi today to review the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting brought together key officials, including Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Union Home Secretary, the Director of the Intelligence Bureau, the Chief of Army […]
The Saints’ Kashmir and the Struggles of Today’s Generation
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kashmir, long celebrated as the “paradise on Earth,” has never been known only for its snow-capped mountains, sparkling rivers, and majestic landscapes. Its deeper beauty lies in a rich spiritual heritage shaped by saints and sages who traveled from faraway lands like Simnan, Hamadan, and Baghdad. These revered figures left their […]
Fragile Peaks, Fading Future
By Mool Raj The Himalayan states of India—Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and the northeastern hill regions—are standing on the frontline of climate change. Long celebrated as the “water towers of Asia,” these mountains feed the mighty Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus river systems, sustaining nearly two billion people across South Asia. Yet, this […]