By Sameer Rashid When the red-and-white signboard of the local post office first appeared in remote Indian villages, it symbolised trust, communication, and connection. Letters, money orders, and parcels were once the lifelines between rural households and the wider world. Over time, however, as private courier companies and digital banking gained pace, the post office […]
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Need to stay alert, follow advisories: Div Com Kashmir
Srinagar, September 03: With incessant overnight rains swelling rivers and streams across the Valley, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday cautioned residents to “stay very careful and follow all advisories,” even as he assured that contingency and rescue plans were in place to tackle any emergency. “The flow of rain was much more than […]
The Enduring Role of Libraries Today
By Mool Raj In an era where information is available at the tap of a screen, it is tempting to assume that libraries have outlived their usefulness. With smartphones delivering instant answers and digital platforms offering books, films, and lectures, the quiet stacks of a public library might seem like relics of another age. Yet […]
A Land of Agro-Diversity
By Riyaz-Ullah The geography of Jammu and Kashmir is as diverse as its people. From the subtropical plains of Jammu to the cool temperate climate of the Valley, the region offers a natural advantage for agriculture. In Jammu, rice, maize, and wheat dominate the fields, ensuring food security for local populations. The Kashmir Valley, on […]
Teaching Beyond the Blackboard
By Syed Mustafa Ahmad Teaching is often described as the most difficult profession in the world, a claim that may sound exaggerated until one steps into a classroom and confronts the daily realities of the job. While other professions demand skill, effort, and dedication, teaching demands something more elusive: the ability to ignite minds, sustain […]
Childhood in Kashmir: Then and Now
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Childhood has always been the most delicate and crucial stage of human life. Doctors advise parents to exercise extra caution during these formative years, while psychologists and educationists stress the need for vigilance, knowing that this stage becomes the cornerstone of a person’s overall personality. Writers and poets have celebrated childhood […]
A Matter of Dignity in Healthcare
By Ajaz Rashid The ongoing complaints from women patients in Jammu and Kashmir over the absence of female staff in ECG rooms highlight a gap in our healthcare system that is too significant to ignore. An electrocardiogram is among the most common diagnostic procedures, yet for many women in the Valley, the thought of undergoing […]
Khelo India Rides the Waves
By Ajaz Rashid Srinagar: The calm, glistening waters of Dal Lake witnessed a rare transformation this week. For three days, from August 21 to 23, the lake—long celebrated for its shikaras, floating gardens and poetic reflection of the Zabarwan hills—turned into a sporting arena where adrenaline and elegance met rippling waves. The Khelo India Water […]
Justice in Slow Motion
By Shayan Ahmad One of the most unquestionable legal maxims in history is the saying: justice delayed is justice denied. Over centuries, this principle has been invoked as the moral and legal foundation of the right to a speedy trial. It is a reminder that justice loses its meaning if delivered too late. For those […]
Child Psychology at the Heart of Learning
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Hailing from the picturesque Boniyar Uri village of Baramulla, a settlement surrounded by lofty mountains and valleys of striking beauty, Mukhtar Ahmad Qureshi has built a reputation that straddles both the classroom and the literary world. A committed academician by profession and a prolific writer by passion, Qureshi has carved a […]