Opinion

S Ahmad On a subcontinent where the monsoon shapes destinies, cyclones redraw coastlines, and heatwaves test the limits of endurance, weather is never a mere backdrop—it is a force that influences livelihoods, governance, and…

Majid Marouphay “They walked in with hesitant steps, carrying the weight of missed chances. They walked out steadier, carrying something far greater — the quiet pride of beginning again.” Sometimes, the most powerful…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone “The fullness we seek does not wait in accumulation. It waits in awareness — in gratitude, in right relationship, and in the quiet courage to say: this is enough.” The gift of abundant enough is at once an…

Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat “Kindness is a powerful tool — a simple smile or patient word can make someone feel safe and accepted.” Every year on 2 April, people around the world observe World Autism Awareness Day. This special day…

Mahpara Saleem “When fear replaces reason, the crisis deepens. When patience replaces panic, the system stabilizes. In moments of strain, a society reveals its true character;  not in what it fears, but in how it chooses to…

Abid Hussain Rather “Helplessness may convince us that nothing will change, but history and human experience say otherwise. No night remains forever. As long as hope survives — even as a faint whisper-helplessness loses its power.”…

Gurdeep Singh Batra “Home insurance is not an expense; it is a financial safety net for both your house and everything inside it.” Our home is our own private space and where we feel most secure. It is the place where we preserve…

S Ahmad In rural India, the meaning of a home extends far beyond brick and mortar. It represents safety during monsoons, warmth during winter nights, dignity in social life, and a foundation upon which families can build aspirations…

Usuf Mir “We do not ask for special treatment. We ask for dignity, understanding, and respect — because every patient is someone’s entire world.” A hospital is a place where people arrive with their last hope. Ideally, it is meant…

Malik Mushtaq In an age dazzled by supercomputers, billion-dollar laboratories, and cutting-edge scientific instruments, it is easy to assume that progress belongs only to those who can afford complexity. We measure innovation in terms…