In the shadows of the Pir Panjal, the line between hunter and hunted is razor-thin. Aman Ke Farishtey follows Captain Ashish’s transformation from a novice to a master spy in the heart of Surankote. A gritty, authentic tribute to the local heroes of Jammu and Kashmir. For decades, the name Surankote evoked images of rugged […]
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Betrayal of Innocence
The internet has stripped humanity bare, making young children mature before their time and giving predators a key to the bedroom door. As we move through 2026, the intersection of material lust and digital accessibility has created a perfect storm for exploitation. By Syed Mustafa Ahmad The escalating crisis of child sexual abuse has shifted […]
Dismantling VVIP Culture on J&K Roads
Beacon lights fade and barricades thin out as Jammu & Kashmir moves toward reclaiming its roads for the common commuter. By Zulfiqar Alam The silent creep of noise pollution has evolved into one of the most pervasive irritants of modern life, and in Jammu and Kashmir, this auditory assault has found a particularly aggressive voice […]
The Digital Mirage
How the Scourge of Online Gambling is Hollow Out Our Youth By Syed Mustafa Ahmad A few days ago, I had a chance encounter that shook me to my core. I crossed paths with a young man from my own village, a face I recognized but a spirit I could barely identify. The transformation was […]
The Terrifying Logic of the ‘Digital Arrest’
The digital ledger of Jammu and Kashmir for 2025 tells a grim story, one where the cost of convenience has been levied at a staggering Rs 184.91 crore. This figure, released recently by the Cyber Investigation Centre for Excellence (CICE), is not merely a statistic of financial loss; it is a quantification of fear, greed, […]
The Unspoken Vows
Why Kashmir’s Couples Are Choosing Therapy Before the ‘Qabool Hai’ By Sualiha Zubair The Chinar leaves had just begun their descent into fiery hues of crimson and gold back in October when the household of 26-year-old Mir Afsa (Name changed) in Sanat Nagar was buzzing with a familiar, frenetic energy. It was the peak of […]
Parents vs. Private Schools A Battle Over Transparency
Parents across Kashmir say private schooling is slipping into a marketplace maze — with fee shocks, vendor tie-ups, and shifting curricula pushing families to the edge By Javid Amin Every year, as Kashmir wraps up its examination season, families brace for the familiar scramble of admissions, supplies, and new routines. But in recent years, what […]
The Price of a Daughter
Even as society celebrates modernity, one ancient practice continues to ruin lives. Dowry demands are rising, not fading — and the human cost is becoming impossible to ignore. By Saba Saleem Modern life loves to advertise its progress, but if you scratch beneath the glossy surface, some of our oldest and ugliest social habits remain […]
Barriers Gone, Justice Begins for Victim Families: LG
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited Dardpora in Kupwara to meet the families of civilians killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists and later addressed the next of kin of terror victims at Government Degree College, Kupwara. The Lieutenant Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and dignity for all affected families. “Justice, respect and […]
The Great Meat Betrayal
From Ghazipur to Srinagar, the trail of contamination reveals a collapsed regulatory chain and a culture of unchecked greed By Ajaz Rashid In what has become one of the most shocking food safety scandals in Kashmir’s recent history, authorities have seized over 3,500 kilograms of rotten, contaminated meat across the Valley in just over a […]