Opinion

Mahpara Saleem “When power remains confined to the aged, decision-making risks becoming detached from the lived realities of the present generation.”  If gerontocracy continues to dominate the global political landscape, the cycle…

Usuf Mir “Broad daylight collapsed into dusk, and the valley learned how to breathe in darkness.” Dark, dense clouds spread across the sky, and within moments, broad daylight turned into deep darkness. It felt as if the night had…

S. Ahmad World TB Day is commemorated on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB. It reminds us to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date commemorates…

S. Ahmad “The absence of a functional State Mental Health Authority has created an institutional vacuum — and in that vacuum, the vulnerable are left unshielded.” The digital age has brought connectivity, but it has also created…

Usuf Mir “Fate may take away what we have. But it is family support that decides what remains.” Spring was in full bloom when Skylark Middle School, perched on a serene hilltop, organised an excursion for its girl students. It was…

Majid Marouphay “For those who stood in long nights of Taraweeh, whose tears fell in Tahajjud, and whose tongues remained moist with remembrance, Ramadhan was not a season — it was a sacred encounter with the Almighty.” As the…

S. Ahmad In the architecture of modern economies, health is not merely a social good—it is a foundational economic asset. A healthy population drives productivity, innovation, and social stability, while a strong healthcare system…

Mohammad Aalim “Thousands standing shoulder to shoulder at Eidgah and Hazratbal reflect the true meaning of Eid — unity beyond status, gratitude beyond words, and hope beyond hardship.” As the crescent moon is sighted and the month of…

Malik Mushtaq “The home is a dynamic laboratory of applied mathematics. Within its walls, income is optimized, time is sequenced, resources are forecasted, and priorities are balanced — all through silent but disciplined reasoning.”…

S Ahmad Agriculture has long been the backbone of India’s economy, supporting food security, livelihoods, and rural development. For women in rural areas, agriculture and allied sectors are the primary source of livelihood, with 80% of…