Has the quest for a wealthy spouse overshadowed the need for a good one? We explore how materialism is reshaping modern matrimony. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon The quest to find a life partner is a journey historically defined by hope, excitement, and the universal longing for companionship. It is a search for a soulmate who […]
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Majeed Masroor’s Transition from Song to Social Critique
From the romantic airwaves of Yuvawani to the sharp social critique of his latest book, Majeed Masroor’s journey reflects the changing pulse of Kashmir. An in-depth review of a literary icon’s crusade against social decay By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The soundscape of Kashmir in the 1990s was distinct, defined not just by the turbulence of […]
Book Review: Dr. Shaheena Yusuf’s Afsanvi Sadaein
A masterclass in modern storytelling, Afsanvi Sadaein brings together thirty-one of the subcontinent’s most compelling voices. Edited with precision by Dr. Shaheena Yusuf, this anthology is more than a collection of stories—it is a vibrant testament to the enduring power and evolution of the Urdu Afsana in the 21st century. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar In […]
31 Apps at age 13
With the launch of ‘Freevance’ and a portfolio of 31 apps, Srinagar’s Uzair Malik is doing exactly that. Using Flutter and NodeJS, he’s solving real-world problems for clients in the US and Canada—all while preparing for his Class 9 exams. By Sameer Ahmad At just 13 years old, Uzair Malik is redefining the tech landscape […]
Beyond Women’s Rights
After decades of service to her family, Saabirah finds herself battling not poverty, but rejection. Her story raises uncomfortable questions about justice, dignity, and the limits of women’s rights discourse. By Syed Majid Gilani When a woman chooses silence, the world often mistakes it for weakness. Saabirah’s life tells a different story. Her silence was […]
The Cost of a Click
Digital platforms are witnessing a disturbing new trend: the monetization of mourning. But this isn’t just a tech issue—it’s a leadership crisis. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the quiet, digital corners of our modern world, a disturbing trend is emerging that challenges the very core of human decency: the exploitation of funeral videos for profit. […]
Kashmir’s Polymath of Prose and Poetry
Widely regarded as the backbone of Adbi Markaz Kamraz, Nishat Ansari’s influence extended far beyond his own poetry, shaping the very institutions that safeguard Kashmir’s cultural heritage today By Rayees Ahmad Kumar In the constellation of eminent litterateurs, poets, and scholars, Nishat Ansari remains a towering figure whose intellectual shadow stretches across generations of Kashmiri […]
The Ghost Tongue of the Valley
They called it the language of ghouls. History calls it the lost voice of Kashmir. Discover the true story of Pishachi, the ancient “ghost tongue” that defied kings, shaped the Bṛhatkathā, and remains the ancestral heartbeat of the Valley. It wasn’t magic—it was the mother tongue. By Satish Mahaldar In Indian linguistics, few threads are […]
Cracking the Virality Code
Researchers Unveil Algorithm That Predicts Social Media Fame By Sheikh Aqib Farooq In the modern attention economy, the difference between a post that goes viral and one that fades into digital obscurity often feels like a roll of the dice. For influencers, marketers, and casual users alike, the “black box” of social media algorithms has […]
Reclaiming a Lost Generation
As aimlessness and drug use rise among the youth, our society faces a silent crisis. It is time to stop the blame game and start the hard work of rebuilding our community—together. By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon We are living through a time of fast changes, and while the world moves forward, our own communities seem […]