Opinion

Muhsin Ahmad Malik “For children, snow is not an inconvenience but a festival—measured not in inches, but in laughter, imagination, and boundless joy.” Snow fall is not merely a meteorological event; it is an aesthetic…

S. Ahmad India’s economic transformation is often narrated through large infrastructure projects, metropolitan growth centres, and headline-grabbing manufacturing corridors. Yet, beneath this macroeconomic narrative lies a quieter,…

Mohammad Hanief “Education nurtures resilience, self-confidence, and emotional strength—the tools needed to navigate life without drugs.” Caring for elderly parents is among the most profound moral, social, and emotional…

ShahNawaz Nazir In the cultural history of contemporary Kashmir, few figures embody the convergence of literature, language advocacy, broadcasting, and public responsibility as comprehensively as Shamshad Kralawari. A poet,…

Sheikh Saleem  Bandipora, Jan 26: Republic Day is meant to symbolise equality, dignity and the constitutional values that bind us together as citizens. For journalists, it is also a reminder of our role as the fourth pillar of…

S. Ahmad India’s engagement with the European Union (EU) has entered a decisive and forward-looking phase, reflecting the country’s growing focus on Europe as a strategic partner. This renewed momentum comes ahead of the…

Muhsin Ahmad Malik   Education is the strongest antidote to addiction—lighting minds before drugs can darken lives. Education constitutes a formidable bulwark against drug abuse and illicit trafficking by imparting the knowledge,…

Majid Marouphay “Fidel Castro was not just a head of state; he was an idea, a provocation, and a living challenge to American hegemony—one that neither embargoes, covert operations, nor assassination plots could silence.” The…

Dr. Toyeba Mushtaq “What begins as an eight-minute rescue stretches into a three-hour ordeal, revealing how protocol, permissions, and paperwork operate as instruments of violence. Time itself becomes a weapon, administered through…

Mir Altaf A poetry gathering in Srinagar sparks a powerful case for more cafés, cultural spaces and local institutions to host literary gatherings and make poetry part of everyday public life. It was a routine scroll through Instagram…