In an era of high-speed digital friction, we explore why a simple act of kindness remains the only language that transcends every barrier. By Tabiya Mukhtar Mark Twain once observed that “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” In our modern era defined by the relentless friction of […]
SOCIETY
Learning to Live Together
By fostering a “critical mind,” education allows students to dismantle the biases that fuel aggression. It replaces reactionary fear with the analytical tools necessary to navigate a complex, diverse world. By Mool Raj In an era where headlines are too often dominated by the shadows of conflict, war, and systemic injustice, the search for a […]
The Enduring Heart of Fatherhood
In a world of complex loyalties and orchestrated narratives, one truth remains: the bond between a father and his children is an unbreakable force that time eventually reveals. By Mool Raj The concept of fatherhood is often described as a pillar of society, yet its true essence lies in a quiet, unyielding devotion that serves […]
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 […]
Raising Capable Children
A child is like wet clay, and the impressions we make early on last a lifetime. Learn why “doing it for them” might be holding them back and how giving your child the freedom to make small choices today builds the leaders of tomorrow By Arshid Dar The foundation of a successful and fulfilling life […]
The Moral Cost of Clicks
As digital platforms increasingly reward absurdity and exploitation, our society faces an internal crisis of character. From the mockery of the vulnerable to the erosion of privacy for “clout,” this piece examines how we are trading our long-held moral values for fleeting digital engagement and why the youth are paying the highest price. By Sameer […]
Redefining Achievement in the Wake of the Winter Session
A look back at the January results that shook the Valley, from the record-breaking speed of JKBOSE to the high cost of academic pressure. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The transition of Jammu and Kashmir’s academic landscape into the 2026 calendar year was marked by a logistical feat that has since become the primary talking point […]
Paradox of the Parent
Human life is a three-act play, yet the final act is increasingly defined by isolation. As modern priorities shift, the very parents who sacrificed everything often find themselves treated as secondary choices. By Mool Raj The trajectory of human existence follows a predictable arc from the vulnerability of childhood to the vigor of youth and […]
Popcorn Brain
In 2004, the average screen focus lasted 2.5 minutes. Today, it’s 47 seconds. Inside the rise of ‘Popcorn Brain’ and the neurological cost of the infinite scroll. In a high school history classroom in suburban Ohio, a teacher pauses her lecture on the Cold War. The room is quiet, but it is not the silence […]
A Review of Majeed Masroor’s ‘Faizan-e-Nazar
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar The Budgam district of Central Kashmir has long served as a fertile cradle for intellectualism, producing a lineage of poets, philosophers, and critics who have championed the preservation of regional heritage. Among these luminaries, Majeed Masroor stands as a household name. While many recognize him for the lyrical resonance of his […]