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 […]
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Career Counseling: A Missing Link in Education
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon After completing their 10th grade, many students in Kashmir face one of the most defining moments of their academic lives—choosing subjects and career streams. For most, this decision is made under pressure, guided less by personal aptitude and more by parental expectations, peer influence, or the weight of family prestige. The […]
Kashmir’s Women and the Hidden Burden of PCOS
By Sameer Ahmad Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is increasingly emerging as a significant health concern for women in Kashmir and across India. Once considered a condition affecting only a fraction of women, PCOS is now being diagnosed more frequently among adolescents and young adults, raising alarm bells for both public health officials […]
IIPA J&K Holds 15th Sat Paul Sahni Memorial lecture in Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 05: The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), J&K Regional Branch, in collaboration with the Amar Singh Club, Srinagar, organized the 15th Sat Paul Sahni Memorial Lecture on Sunday, honoring the life and legacy of the eminent journalist and former Director General of Information, Sat Paul Sahni. The event witnessed the presence of […]
Heritage in Metal
By Tamana Jeelani Kashmiri copperware is more than a product of skilled hands — it is the living voice of the Valley’s cultural memory. For centuries, its shimmering vessels have adorned homes, kitchens, and wedding feasts. Today, however, this ancient craft stands on fragile ground, threatened by machine-made imitations, declining artisan numbers, and changing consumer […]
South Kashmir’s Kulgam Registers 260 Drug FIRs
By Tariq Yousuf Kulgam, Oct 4: Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, on Saturday said that the district administration has intensified its crackdown on narcotics, registering 260 FIRs last year and arresting a large number of individuals involved in drug-related activities. The Deputy Commissioner was speaking at an awareness programme organised jointly by the […]
The Quintessential Quince of Kashmir
By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In the verdant orchards of Kashmir, settled among the more renowned apples and pears, thrives a lesser-known yet culturally significant fruit—the quince, locally known as Bamchoont or Bam Tchoonth. This golden-yellow fruit, scientifically termed Cydonia oblonga, has been an integral part of Kashmiri heritage for centuries, cherished for its unique aroma, […]
PoK Protests Shake Pakistani Rule
By Ajaz Rashid The recent eruption of violent protests across Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) marks a watershed moment in the region’s struggle for political and civil rights. Over the past weekend, thousands poured into the streets of Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Kotli, Rawalakot, and Neelum Valley, united under the leadership of the Awami Action Committee (AAC). Their message […]
J&K’s Journey from Turmoil to Development
By Ajaz Rashid Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday painted a picture of a transforming Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that terrorism in the region is “on its last legs” and describing the ecosystem of subversive and anti-national elements as being in the “ICU” (Intensive Care Unit). Addressing multiple gatherings across Srinagar, including an event with […]
The Subtle Shadow of Eugenics in Modern Advertising
By Kalpana Pandey On July 23, 2025, the clothing retail giant American Eagle released a highly controversial advertisement featuring young actress Sydney Sweeney. At a time when the company was struggling with financial losses, the campaign sought to capture the attention of its core demographic—young women—by casting Sweeney, whose fair skin, blonde hair, and blue […]