Opinion

Firdous Ahmad Malik and Aaliya jan  At the far edge of a quiet village stood a small mud house with a broken wooden door and a leaking roof. In that fragile house lived a boy named Rashid with his sick mother and his hardworking father.…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone At the heart of human civilization lies the art of dialogue, a bridge that binds differences without erasing them, and a means of negotiation that aspires not merely to settle disputes but to cultivate…

Malik Nazir In Kashmir, the heart of every celebration is the Wazwan, the grand feast that turns a marriage gathering into a lasting memory. The long wait for guests only heightens the shared excitement as everyone anticipates the special…

  Muhammad Talha Amin Baruah Ali Macar Reis was a prominent Ottoman sailor and cartographer of the 16th century, renowned for his remarkable contributions to maritime exploration and mapmaking during the height of the Ottoman Empire’s…

By Nasser Ul Gani Kashmir’s wedding culture has long been celebrated for its beauty, warmth and elaborate traditions. But behind the glitter of gold and the aroma of grand feasts lies a hard truth: the economic burden of these…

Suhail Khan A palpable shift towards open displays of national pride is sweeping through Kashmir, marking a decisive break from a past where hoisting the Tricolour was often met with apprehension. Gone are the days when Republic Day and…

By Naseeba Jan Education has always been viewed as the foundation of progress. For decades, we have equated academic degrees with success. But in today’s fast-changing world, where innovation and competition go hand in hand, theoretical…

Shabeer Ahmad Lone The term “jinn” derives from the Arabic root ج-ن-ن (j-n-n), evoking the essence of concealment and hiddenness, reflecting their nature as beings unseen yet perceptibly intertwined with the human and moral world. The…

By Firdous Ahmad Najar Education is meant to be the foundation of equality. It is a powerful force that can uplift individuals and open doors of opportunity, regardless of family background, social status, or geography. But in today’s…

S. Ahmad Over the last decade, India has entered a transformative phase in its defence preparedness. This shift did not happen overnight. It is the result of long-pending reforms, rapid technological adoption, and a renewed national…