Opinion

S. Ahmad "What is unfolding in India is not merely technological modernisation. It is a far-reaching civilisational shift in how a democracy of 1.4 billion people imagines progress, governance, and inclusion through digital…

Mir Gowhar “Behind every statistic lies a shattered family. Mothers buried sons who never returned, and children grew up without fathers. What was falsely projected as a ‘movement’ was, for ordinary Kashmiris, a project of fear…

Qysar Ul Islam Shah “At present, Lolab survives on a single access route through Kupwara, making it one of the most isolated regions in North Kashmir. For nearly 2.7 lakh people, this isolation translates into long journeys, lost…

Jigmet Chondol The year 2025 emerged as a defining phase in Ladakh’s administrative evolution, marked by a sustained focus on good governance through digital transformation, transparency, accountability and citizen participation.…

Mohammad Arfat Wani “The Urdu short story has always served as a mirror to society, reflecting not only its visible realities but also its hidden wounds. Through this form, writers have explored moral conflicts, social…

Er. Prabhat Kishore Examinations have long been a major source of anxiety for students and their families. Across age groups, but especially among adolescents preparing for board examinations or competitive entrance tests,…

Afreen Manzoor “I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” — Robert Frost As winter tightens its grip over the Valley of Mountains—Kashmir—the School Education Department announced winter vacations in a phased manner across…

Javaid Jawad “I felt a quiet but profound satisfaction—not because I was remembered, but because our collective efforts had borne fruit. Responsibility, democratic values, and civic conduct had taken root. Such moments revive a teacher’s…

Mohammad Muzaffar Khan “Kashmir’s story is not one of isolation but of profound connection. It is a land where civilizations paused, reflected, and left behind their finest thoughts in stone, verse, and vision.” Hidden behind towering…

S. Ahmad Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) is a joint venture of National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) and Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) under the Ministry of Mines,…