Opinion

Usuf Mir “Parents can give their children education, guidance and opportunities, but they cannot control every turn that life takes. Sometimes, despite all our plans, life writes a different ending.” Phagam was a beautiful…

Shoiab Mohmmad Bhat Sopore's orchards are both an economic asset and an important part of North Kashmir's agricultural identity. Strengthening them through modernisation, diversification and climate resilience can help ensure that…

Aiyan Gulzar Paul The most significant factor in relation to the development of NH-44 relates to how the infrastructure has been able to connect itself with the aspirations of the people in regard to an increased accessibility in…

Paul Mohsin Ali The hospital corridors may have different uniforms, different responsibilities and different professional titles. But behind every uniform is a student preparing to become a healthcare professional. They deserve to…

Rafeeq Masoodi There are some books that one reads for information, some for pleasure, and some because they carry a part of one's collective memory. The commemorative volume of Adbi Markaz Kamraz, released at Hajin during…

Junaid Abdul Qayum Shaikh A school’s real identity is not defined by its building, furniture or facilities. Its true identity is reflected in the behaviour of its people, the level of trust within the team and the quality…

S Ahmad Launched on 7 September 2022, the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme seeks to develop over 14,500 exemplar schools aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With a total…

Bushra Qadir Sometimes, it is fear. Sometimes, it is exhaustion. But sometimes, it is something else entirely. It is the quiet understanding that you have nothing left to prove. And perhaps the strongest kind of silence is not the…

Majid Marouphay A transfer policy should rationalise teachers, not rationalise discrimination. The classroom should unite teachers on the basis of their work; the service rules should not permanently divide them on the basis of…

Jazib Jahangir There is a history behind every town, but in some places, history is closely woven into the everyday lives of its people. Sopore is one such town. Often known as the “Apple Town of Kashmir,” Sopore is much…