Opinion

Malik Nazir “A parent-teacher meeting attended by only a handful of parents is more than a disappointing turnout—it is a reflection of misplaced priorities. When engagement with a child’s education becomes optional, the consequences…

Usuf Mir (This story highlights a harsh reality of our times—the misuse of social media. While it appears to bring people closer, it is quietly creating distance in relationships, fostering loneliness, and exposing individuals to…

Mudasser Wani  “Kashmir’s youth are not short of ambition—they are short of opportunity. This is not a failure of individuals, but of a system that has not kept pace with changing aspirations. A generation that has done…

Firdous Ahmad Malik “Self-actualization is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning of responsibility. What you become matters more than what you attain.”  The modern individual stands at a curious crossroads—surrounded by…

S Ahmad India’s manufacturing sector is steadily emerging as a central pillar of its long-term economic transformation. Currently contributing around 16–17 percent to GDP and employing over 27 million people, manufacturing is expected to…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone “The enduring lesson across civilizations is clear: fear must become caution, greed must become measured ambition, and hope must become purposeful action. Without this transformation, these forces remain…

Mohammad Hanief “Artificial intelligence is no longer the future—it is the present. It is making decisions, shaping outcomes, and influencing lives in ways most people do not fully understand. The challenge is not adoption, but…

S Ahmad India today stands at a defining demographic juncture. With one of the youngest populations in the world, the country possesses a rare opportunity to transform its human capital into a powerful engine of economic…

Syed Majid Gilani “As I held her for the first time, I understood that responsibility is not a burden but a sacred trust. Her tiny fingers wrapped around mine, and with that simple gesture, life found a new centre. Purpose was no…

Dar Muqeet Gull & Jazaba Ashraf “In a world filled with uncertainty, optimism does not guarantee success. But it creates the conditions necessary for growth, resilience, and meaningful progress.” Positive thinking is not…