Opinion

Bhat Musaddiq Reyaz For many in Kashmir, Eid this year feels different. It feels like the return of something long missed — normalcy, healing and genuine celebration. The festive spirit that once flickered uncertainly now glows with…

Advocate Mudasir Naqshbandi Nearly two weeks into the growing tension between the United States and Iran , one fact is becoming clear: the administration of Donald Trump seems to be involved in a conflict without a clear goal. What…

Lalit Gargg  “The sparrow was never an exotic visitor to our homes; it was a quiet companion of everyday life. Its fading presence is not just the disappearance of a bird, but the erosion of a shared intimacy between humans and…

S Ahmad “For many small farmers, PM-KISAN is not just ₹6,000 a year — it is the assurance that the next sowing season can begin without fear.” On March 13, 2026, from Guwahati in Assam, the Prime Minister released the 22nd…

Dr. Reyaz Ahmad “Harmony begins within the human heart, but it must not remain confined there — it must extend into families, institutions, and the global conscience.” As the crescent moon of Shawwal rises and Muslims across…

MAJID MAROUPHAY “When honesty disappears from the marketplace, the festival itself begins to lose its soul.” As the Valley prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the city’s markets are once again overflowing with people. Families from the…

Khurshid Ahmad Khan “Kashmir has long been known for its culture of compassion, yet visible distress continues to haunt our streets and mosque courtyards.” Kashmir has long been known for its deeply rooted culture of compassion and…

S Ahmad   “What was once dependent on annual budgetary allocations has evolved into a diversified financing ecosystem blending public capital, institutional investment, debt reforms, and asset monetisation.” In the story of…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone "True wisdom lies in perceiving the whole, navigating life’s tensions with insight and compassion, balancing reflection with action, imagination with ethics, and inner discernment with social responsibility, so that…

Dr Aneeda Jan & Rabiya Jan “The right to life is not confined to biological existence alone. It embraces dignity, autonomy and the humane recognition that, in certain circumstances, letting go may be an act of courage.”…