By AJaz Rashid Kashmir’s Horticulture Gets a Lifeline: The launch of the daily parcel train service connecting Kashmir with New Delhi marks a significant milestone in the region’s economic development and infrastructural modernization. Flagged off recently from Nowgam Railway Station, this initiative promises to transform the way perishable horticulture produce, particularly apples and walnuts, reach […]
Opinion
Kashmir’s Marriage Crisis
By Waris Nissar Nikah — the sacred bond of marriage in Islam — was meant to be a source of love, tranquility, and moral security. It is described in the Qur’an as a blessing from Allah, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized it as a simple yet powerful act of worship. But in contemporary Kashmir, […]
Rising Drug Overdoses
By Ajaz Rashid Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a silent but alarming public health crisis: the rise of drug overdose cases among its youth. This trend is no longer limited to illegal narcotics; prescription drugs and sedatives are increasingly being misused, often with fatal consequences. What makes the situation particularly concerning is that the majority […]
The Timeless Power of Etiquette
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “Etiquette is the poetry of conduct; the rhythm that resonates within and harmonizes our interactions with the world.” These words carry a truth often overlooked in a world that prizes speed over subtlety and self-interest over social grace. Etiquettes are not simply a set of arbitrary rules devised by society; they […]
Degrees Without Destinations
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar A striking video recently swept across social media: a PhD scholar standing behind a cart, quietly selling dry fruits, surrounded by microphones and phones. The self-styled reporters who flocked to him weren’t there to document his resilience, but to bait him with shallow, mocking questions, reducing his struggle to clickbait. For […]
From Pen Drives to GovDrive
By Ajaz Rashid The Jammu & Kashmir government’s decision to prohibit the use of USB drives and pen drives on official devices is more than just a bureaucratic directive—it is a recognition of how fragile digital security has become in an era of cyber vulnerabilities. In a region where governance often intersects with heightened political […]
The Fire of Jealousy
By Er Aausyf Farooq The Silent Fire Within: How Jealousy Erodes Souls and Societies Jealousy and envy are emotions as old as humanity itself. They creep in silently, corroding hearts and relationships much like a moth gnaws through fine fabric. In Islam, these are not minor moral lapses but serious spiritual pitfalls. The Prophet Muhammad […]
The Poetic Rebirth of Allama Iqbal
By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon Poetry is more than ornamented language—it is the soul of a civilization, a mirror to its struggles and its triumphs. From the masnavi to the qaseeda, from the gentle romance of classical Urdu to the sharper reflections of modernism, verse has always carried meanings that outlive their creators. Among the constellation […]
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 […]
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 […]