By Ajaz Rashid Jammu and Kashmir, cradled in the lap of the Himalayas, has always been a land of beauty and fragility. But in August 2025, nature’s fury struck twice in quick succession—a pair of devastating cloudbursts unleashed tragedy on Kishtwar and Kathua districts, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and haunting questions about the […]
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Book Review: Whispers of the Valley
By Aubaid Akhoon Kashmir has long been called paradise on earth—a place where snow-fed rivers weave through emerald valleys, where mountains guard centuries-old shrines, and where poetry is as natural as the scent of blooming almond orchards. It is here, in this landscape steeped in mysticism, that poet, writer, and entrepreneur Nawaz Kashmiri found his […]
Bandipora Ki Aham Shakhsiyaat
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Nestled between the shimmering waters of Wular Lake and the snow-kissed peaks of North Kashmir, Bandipora has long been celebrated for three treasures — Ilm (Knowledge), Adab (Literature), and Aab (Water). This blessed land has nurtured a remarkable legacy, producing generations of poets, scholars, authors, educationists, and reformers who have left […]
A Teacher’s Tale of Faith, Family, and Fortitude
By Mool Raj Life’s journey is rarely a straight road. It is a meandering path, carved with deep valleys of loss and pain, and crowned with peaks of achievement and joy. Traversing this path requires not just the will to move forward, but the inner strength to rise after every fall. Today, as I mark […]
Waves of Saffron, White and Green
By Ajaz Rashid The first light of morning touched the rippling surface of Dal Lake like a painter’s brush, turning its calm waters into molten gold. Houseboats bobbed gently in place, their wooden hulls whispering against the moorings as the breeze carried faint notes of drums, bugles, and patriotic songs from the boulevard. In the […]
From Slaughter to Scandal
In Kashmir, where fo By Ajaz Rashid In Kashmir, where food is both a cultural pride and a religious duty, the recent discovery of over 3,500 kilograms of rotten, possibly non-halal meat has done more than disgust—it has shattered public trust. This is not merely a public health scare; it is a collapse of the […]
Trapped by Desire
By Sameer Ahmad Life, like a calm river, often conceals hidden perils beneath its tranquil surface. We chase after glittering opportunities—wealth, power, and fleeting joys—unaware of the dangers that lie in wait. These illusions of grandeur often distract us from eternal truths, much like a fish enticed by bait, oblivious to the deadly hook it […]
When Character Speaks Louder Than Faith
By Syed Majid In a world often divided by faith, politics, and suspicion, the simplest acts of responsibility can carry the most profound moral weight. Sometimes, these moments appear without warning—in an ordinary office, on an otherwise unremarkable day—yet leave behind lessons far more enduring than speeches or sermons. Yesterday in Srinagar, I found myself […]
The Rotten Truth
By Ajaz Rashid Few events strike at the heart of public trust as severely as a food safety scandal. The recent seizure of 1,200 kilograms of rotten and unfit meat across the Kashmir Valley has triggered one of the most severe blows to the region’s hospitality sector in recent memory. What was once a vibrant […]
The Fractured White Coat
By Zainab Shabir In the tense health-care landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors now tread a fragile line between public perception and professional duty. From the crowded wards of government hospitals to the unfiltered expanse of social media, the profession is facing twin storms: a surge in violence against doctors and rising concerns over ethical […]