A society that rejects true expertise invites moral decay and endless conflict. To secure our future, we must break free from blind tradition and rebuild our institutions. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad While a comprehensive and logical definition of ignorance often eludes exact phrasing, its consequences are undeniably clear: ignorance is among the most destructive forces […]
Opinion
Online Gaming and Our Kids
As digital play replaces traditional recreation, screen time is rapidly turning into a compulsive habit for the younger generation. Addressing this growing challenge requires immediate action from parents, schools, and society at large. By Mool Raj Gaming is fundamentally a pursuit in which people engage for fun, entertainment, recreation, and leisure. Both indoor and outdoor […]
Cold Storage Transforms Kashmir’s fruit Industry
For decades, the horticultural narrative of Kashmir has been almost entirely dominated by its celebrated apple orchards, while delicate, highly perishable soft fruits like plums and cherries remained constrained by their own fragile nature. With a shelf life measured in mere days, these fruits presented a race against time that local growers consistently lost. Spoilage […]
Life, Loss, and the Search for Meaning
Grief strips away life’s illusions and forces us to confront what truly matters. In the quiet space of loss, we discover that true peace comes from within, not from material success. By Nighat Mushtaq and Syed Mustafa Ahmad There was a time when I believed, like so many others, that I would live forever. In […]
Time to Act
The growing shadow of head and neck cancers across Jammu and Kashmir demands an urgent, unyielding shift in public health consciousness. On World Head and Neck Cancer Day, the stark contrast between survival and tragedy hinges on a single, vital element: early detection. Globally, hundreds of thousands succumb to these malignancies each year, with India […]
Restoring Integrity to Modern Journalism
Why responsible reporting on competitive exams must prioritize truth over marketing hype. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In a rapidly evolving global media ecosystem, journalism faces a fundamental reckoning. The rapid pace of digitization, artificial intelligence, and platform migration has democratized access to information on an unprecedented scale. According to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report, […]
The Cold Truth Behind Your Summer Scoop
When summer heat hits, nothing hits the spot quite like a scoop of ice cream. But as demand for chilled treats surges, a quiet deception plays out in the freezer aisle: that refreshing tub you just tossed into your cart might not be ice cream at all. Many consumers unwittingly indulge in frozen desserts, which […]
How a Cumulative Bonus Boosts Your Health Cover
A cumulative bonus rewards claim-free years by automatically increasing your coverage amount. It is a powerful way to maximize your safety net without paying a single rupee more in premiums. By Amarnath Saxena In the rush of daily routines, it’s easy to overlook health. Work demands, family responsibilities, and household chores often take priority, leaving […]
Poison in the Orchards
Every spring and summer, Kashmir Valley transform into a vibrant patchwork of fruit orchards. This agricultural bounty forms the economic backbone of the region, yet it carries a silent, toxic undercurrent. The routine application of pesticides, especially highly potent organophosphate compounds has become a structural necessity for crop survival. However, as the chemical mist settles […]
Sundays at Badamwari
Outside the gates of Badamwari, the six-day silence finally gives way to a fleeting window of hope. For a separated father waiting in the Srinagar heat, these precious hours are the only currency that matters. By Syed Majid Gilani The merciless heat of late June 2025 hung heavily over Srinagar. Sitting inside a modest Alto […]