When we treat rituals as a hall pass for social misconduct, we risk a unique form of spiritual insolvency. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad In the grand theater of modern spirituality, a curious paradox has taken center stage. From the quiet sanctity of the home to the bustling cacophony of the marketplace, the air is thick […]
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Simari Women Join the Lakhpati Didi Movement
In Simari, the final village on the LoC, 14 women are trading isolation for entrepreneurship. See how the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission is turning traditional needlework into a powerful tool for financial independence. By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In Simari, the last Indian village perched along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir, […]
J&K’s 100-Day War on Drugs
A 30-day deadline, frozen bank accounts, and revoked passports. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha declares a total war on drug syndicates, shifting the strategy from simple awareness to a ruthless systematic crackdown. By Ajaz Rashid On a hot Monday in Kathua, the atmosphere felt charged. The government had signaled a shift in strategy: they were no […]
1996: A Diagnostic Pilgrimage
In 1996, a family’s desperate search for a diagnosis took them from the diagnostic vacuum of Srinagar to the busy clinics of Amritsar. What they found wasn’t just a medical answer, but a sobering look at the hidden commercial interests that shape the world of healthcare. By Syed Majid Gilani In the mid-1990s, the healthcare […]
The Quiet Spectrum
In the quiet corridors of Kashmir’s premier medical institutes, a silent shift is occurring. What was once dismissed in households as “slow growth” or “shyness” is now being identified by its clinical name: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By Jahangeer Ganaie In the quiet corridors of Kashmir’s premier medical institutes, a silent shift is occurring. What […]
Govt takes over 58 schools linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami
Srinagar, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced the takeover of the management of 58 schools run by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its Falah-e-Aam Trust, officials said. Official sources informed that the action follows adverse intelligence reports and the expiry of the schools’ management validity. The School Education Department […]
The Global Stink
Humanity is on track to triple its daily waste by the end of the century. From toxic fumes to poisoned rivers, explore why our “throwaway” culture is reaching a breaking point, and how we can turn trash into a lifeline. By Mool Raj The mounting global waste crisis is no longer a distant environmental warning; […]
A Budget Big on Numbers, Short on Solutions
Jammu and Kashmir’s ₹15,139 crore allocation to education in the 2026–27 budget signals intent, even urgency. But intent alone cannot repair a system weighed down by decades of neglect. As the Union Territory steps into a new academic session, the real test is not how much is being spent, but whether it is being spent […]
License or Close
Can J&K’s Private Rehabs Survive the New Rule of Law? By Ajaz Rashid The narrow alleys of Srinagar and the bustling suburbs of Jammu have, for decades, played host to a quiet and desperate commerce. Behind non-descript gates and within the confines of residential basements, a proliferation of “de-addiction centers” emerged to meet a soaring […]
Expansion of Bone and Joint Hospital is a Game-Changer for the Valley
In the whole story of human life, there is a singular, unshakeable truth that transcends borders and socioeconomic status: health is the only true currency. By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti In the whole story of human life, there is a singular, unshakeable truth that transcends borders and socioeconomic status: health is the only true currency. It […]