Opinion

(BOOK REVIEW) By: Bisma Bhat Are We Still Human? is a book on the difference between human progress and humaneness. Morality, civilization, violence, nature, and empathy are all interconnected by the question that runs…

Shabir Ahmad Building a self-reliant, prosperous Viksit Jammu and Kashmir does not merely require highways and power grids; it requires ensuring that every student, artisan, and farmer holds the digital keys to unlock global…

Naseer ul Gani The demand for a fair and transitional approach to the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) requirement for teachers appointed in Jammu and Kashmir before 31 October 2019 deserves serious consideration by the…

Annpurna Devi The Bharat of 2047 will be built by children who have not yet entered school. Their journey towards a healthy, confident and capable adulthood begins much earlier, most decisively in the first 1,000 days of…

S Ahmad Nizamuddin Bhat’s political journey mirrors several chapters of Jammu and Kashmir’s changing political landscape. From journalism and political commentary to electoral contests, the Legislative Council, the Assembly…

Mir Altaf If he walked into a school this Teachers' Day, I imagine he would sit through the function politely, decline the garland, and then ask the staff something they were not expecting. Not what technology have you brought in,…

Anzar Fayaz The young Kashmiri mothers today watch their daughters grow up and prepare themselves to take on challenges and contribute to society in general and their own houses in particular. While the Kashmir issue has been a…

S Ahmad India’s export story is no longer confined to large factories, major industrial corridors or cities connected directly to ports. A new and potentially transformative idea is taking shape: the possibility that a…

Bhat Afreen  The Jhelum has given us beauty, water, memories and a connection to our land. The least we can give it in return is respect. Because a river is not a place for our waste, and clean water is not a privilege—it is a…

Mohammad Muslim For tourists, saffron is one of the wonders of autumn in Kashmir; endless purple fields, fragrance of the spice in the air, and Saffron Festival in Pampore each year attracting people to witness the harvest and…