Opinion

Firdous Amad Najar “The responsibility of the state is not to repeatedly test its teachers, but to continuously empower and support them. Reform must uplift rather than demoralize, for when teachers feel respected and secure, the…

Dr. Reyaz Ahmad “A bank transfer can cover hospital bills, but it cannot sit beside a hospital bed. Presence carries a psychological weight that money simply cannot replicate.” A deeply unsettling tragedy in Bengaluru involving a…

Malik Mushtaq “Learning gaps in mathematics do not occur overnight; they accumulate silently. Weakness in number sense undermines operations, poor understanding of fractions destabilizes ratios, and inadequate early exposure makes…

S. Ahmad For centuries, the Ganga has been more than a river. It has been a civilizational artery, a source of food and faith, and a living ecosystem sustaining millions. Along its vast basin, fishing communities have depended on its…

S. Ahmad “Tourism has long been described as a ‘soft sector’ of the economy. The Union Budget 2026–27, however, redefines it as hard infrastructure for growth — a strategic engine capable of generating employment, stimulating regional…

Firdous Amad Najar “A new academic year does not automatically bring improvement. Unless the reopening of schools awakens the collective conscience of parents, administrators, and teachers, the bell will ring only as a sound—not as a…

Mohammad Muslim Bhat A newspaper has always been a bridge between information and people. It talks directly to students, workers, elders, and readers from all walks of life. The strength of a newspaper is in its clarity. A reader…

Peerzada Mohsin Shafi Infrastructure is often measured in kilometres of roads, bridges and tunnels, yet its true value lies in how it transforms lives, strengthens economies and safeguards the environment. In a region like Jammu…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone   Kashir Shairee te Tasawuff: This upcoming book is a scholarly exploration of Tasawuff and Kashmiri poetry.It engages with its historical and cultural roots, mystical philosophy, symbolic language with critical…

S. Ahmad Over the past two decades, drone technology has evolved from a niche innovation into a mainstream governance tool. In India, this transformation has been systematic and policy-driven. What began as limited pilot deployments has…