Opinion

Mohammad Arfat Wani “Paying Anganwadi workers with dignity is not charity—it is justice, recognition, and an investment in the future of Jammu and Kashmir.” The Jammu and Kashmir Anganwadi workers are the pillars of child health,…

Majid Marouphay “What I witnessed at SKIMS was not just a hospital routine, but a living portrait of human vulnerability and an unspoken social crisis—one unfolding silently in crowded corridors filled with wheelchairs, whispered…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone علم را بر تن زنی مارے بود" " علم را بر دل زنی یارے بود Muhammad Maqbool Lone, alias M. Maqbool Koot, of Arin Bandipora (1941-2026)affectionately known as Magh Sob(I would uphold here), lived a…

Malik Mushtaq “Bandipora stands at a critical crossroads where development must choose between expansion that consumes land and growth that preserves it.” Bandipora, located in the northern reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, is a…

Mohammad Muslim “Fear of stigma and breach of privacy prevents students from reaching out, even when help is desperately needed.” Mental health, despite being a fundamental pillar of human well-being, continues to remain one of…

Rayees Ahmad Kumar “History remembers conquerors only as names, but saints and thinkers live on through the fragrance of their words.” South Kashmir’s Anantnag district has long been celebrated not only for its breathtaking…

S. Ahmad India’s energy landscape is undergoing a structural transformation at a moment when global energy systems are under unprecedented strain. Energy today is not merely a matter of fuel supply; it lies at the heart of…

Malik Mushtaq “Technology-enabled learning transforms mathematics from passive memorisation into an active process of discovery, where students visualise, experiment, and think critically.” In an era marked by rapid…

Javaid Jawad “In a world dominated by screens and speed, the fair demonstrated that books still offer depth, patience, and thoughtful engagement.” On 16 January 2026, the expansive grounds of Bharat Mandapam, located near the…

Muhsin Ahmad Malik “For children, snow is not an inconvenience but a festival—measured not in inches, but in laughter, imagination, and boundless joy.” Snow fall is not merely a meteorological event; it is an aesthetic…