Opinion

Educating compassionate creative and critical thinking in schools is not merely an educational method; it is an ethical, cultural, and civilizational imperative. To teach children how to think, rather than what to think, is to free them…

Shahbaaz Bashir Shah  Imam Al-Ghazali (RA) beautifully observed: “The company of the teacher is like the fragrance of musk; even if you do not take anything from him directly, his presence will inevitably leave its imprint upon you.” …

Rayees Ahmad Kumar Each year, Wullar Urdu Adbi Forum Kashmir—a vibrant and esteemed literary organization—conducts Afsana (short story) events, where fiction writers from across the subcontinent participate by sharing their short…

Subhasish Mazumder Now that the rains are in full swing in India, vehicles become more susceptible to monsoon-related damage, caused due to waterlogging and road hazards. The corrosive effect of the rainwater is detrimental to the metal…

Shahbaaz Bashir Shah  Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi stands as a well known figure in regional traditional scholarship, known for his insight into Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), unwavering commitment to the Quran and Sunnah, and his balanced…

Bible : “But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream” (Amos 5:24). Judaism: “Justice, justice shall you pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20). Buddhism: “Hatred does not cease by hatred, but…

Peerzada Mohsin Shafi There are books that inform, books that entertain and then there are those that hold up a mirror to society in ways that are both uncomfortable and liberating. Sanjay Manaktala’s My Beta Does Computer Things,…

Malik Nazir The graveyard space constraint in the main town of Bandipora has indeed been a long-standing and unresolved matter, characterized by repeated discussions but insufficient action. I vividly remember how our elders, under the…

By Mir Gowhar For me, the period of Governor’s Rule in Jammu and Kashmir was nothing short of a blessing in disguise. Having lived through those months, I can confidently say that governance under the Lieutenant Governor’s administration…

Rahul Wankhede Stealth frigates have been critical assets in the evolving maritime security landscape. Designed to be stealthy, agile and lethal, these ships offer a strategic advantage in high-stakes naval operations—ranging from…