In a significant directive, Farooq Ahmad Bhat, Additional District Judge, Srinagar, has ordered a detailed investigation into the alleged involvement of government employees in running a private tuition centre, SKIE, through proxy partners. The order was passed during the hearing of a partnership dispute filed by petitioner Mufti Hamid through his counsel, Advocate Sajad Ahmad […]
Two Stories, One Struggle
The same event can feel like a setback to one person, and a breaking point to another. By Mursaleen Bashir Life rarely unfolds in neat, predictable ways. Challenges arrive uninvited, often catching us off guard. At first glance, these hardships may seem universal — as though everyone is battling the same storm. Yet the truth […]
Decoding the World Through Statistics
How we read, question, and interpret data could define the difference between being informed or being misled. By Syed Anaiyat Bukharie “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” – W. Edwards Deming Every morning, before we even step out of bed, numbers quietly guide our choices. The weather app predicts a 70% chance […]
A Civilization Built on Questions
Civilizations rise on curiosity and crumble in silence; the courage to question defines our humanity. By Abid Hussain Rather Fyodor Dostoevsky once warned that a time would come when intelligent people would be stopped from thinking and questioning—lest they offend fools. His prophecy feels alarmingly close. For what is foolishness if not the comfort of […]
Between Echoes and Shadows
Manzoor Akash’s poems breathe life into memory, culture, and conscience—reminding us that poetry still matters in an era of noise. By Ahsan Ul Haq In a world dominated by glowing screens and shrinking attention spans, poetry often feels like a vanishing art—an endangered form of reflection and emotional truth. Yet, every now and then, a […]
Is This Man Enough?
In a world that praises strength but punishes vulnerability, men are breaking under the weight of their silence. This story unpacks what it truly means to be “man enough.” By Tamana Ajaz It was 3:21 a.m. when I first glimpsed the fragile heart of manhood. I was eight years old, traveling from Srinagar to Shopian […]
Zero Tolerance in J&K: LG Sinha Fires Two for ‘OGW’ Ties
In a decisive move against terrorism and its sympathisers within the administration, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ordered the termination of two government employees from service under Article 311 of the Constitution of India. The action is part of the Lieutenant Governor’s “zero-tolerance” policy against terrorism and his ongoing crackdown on the broader terror ecosystem […]
Living With Birds
Dr. Asad Rahmani’s love for birds turns every wetland of Kashmir into a story of wonder, patience, and devotion. By Khursheed Dar When the sky bends over Wular, holding “Living with Birds in Your Hands” is like holding a fragment of that sky itself. To turn its pages is to feel feathers brushing your cheek, […]
The Valley’s New Voices
Government schemes are opening small but crucial windows of opportunity for Kashmir’s women and youth. By Shafiya Wani Kashmir is not just a place on the map. It is a feeling, a wound, a memory, a heartbeat. For those of us who have grown up here, empowerment was never about big speeches or government slogans. […]
Kashmir’s Highway Woes Return Each Harvest
Without alternate routes, cold storage, or reliable rail freight, Kashmir’s apple industry remains hostage to one fragile road. By Aamir Wani Every autumn, as the apple orchards of Kashmir turn red with ripened fruit and families prepare for their most crucial harvest of the year, the Valley finds itself caught in a familiar trap. Truckloads […]