Opinion

Anzar Fayaz The future for offbeat tourism in the Valley lies in connectivity. While the physical connectivity through roads is important, it must be augmented by digital connectivity to ensure that the visitor not only has…

S Ahmad For decades, the term “shipbreaking” evoked an image of ageing vessels being pulled apart piece by piece, with steel recovered from their hulls and workers engaged in a physically demanding and potentially hazardous…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone Only by weaving together indigenous insights with global perspectives can we construct a model of progress that is not only inclusive but profoundly transformative, forging a world where humanity thrives in all…

Mahbooba Hassan Jagi's life teaches us that true strength is found in patience, dignity, hard work, faith, and unconditional love. She may not have been famous, wealthy, or celebrated by the world, but in the hearts of her…

Mir Altaf Every generation receives the Republic not as a finished achievement but as an ongoing responsibility. Each must leave it stronger, fairer and more compassionate than it inherited. Every year on the morning of August 15,…

Usuf Mir “Daughters do not belong to another family. They simply take responsibility for a new home. Their relationship with their parents does not end. A daughter may become a daughter-in-law, but she should never become a…

Anzar Fayaz The Tiranga may fly above us but lives within us. It is the hope and light of the nation’s dreams as it continues to soar high with pride and patriotism, carrying the legacy of a nation and its soul. Whenever it…

Rakshanda Gul Cyber safety cannot remain an occasional campaign. It must become part of everyday digital culture. The digital world requires a new form of everyday vigilance—one in which users learn to recognise manipulation,…

Rubbya Rashid   Janam liya maa ki goud mein, Zindagi ka aagaz hua maa ki goud mein. Duniya dekhne lagi maa ki goud se, Zindagi ka ikhtitam bhi hoga maa ki goud se. There are some relationships that cannot be adequately described…

S Ahmad India’s solar story is no longer confined to vast solar parks, ambitious government targets or impressive gigawatt figures. Its most meaningful transformation may be taking place much closer to home — on rooftops, in…