We trade real presence for curated perfection, chasing approval from strangers while drifting away from ourselves. Beneath the endless scroll lies a quiet struggle between authentic living and performative display. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Social media has fundamentally rewritten the architecture of human communication, establishing itself as an undeniable geopolitical, cultural, and economic force. What […]
The Generational Cost of Coerced Matrimony
True marriage in Islam requires uncompromised consent, yet cultural expectations continue to trade dignity for social standing. Until families dismantle this silent coercion, the cycle of fractured homes will quietly repeat. Dr Syed Ubaid Bukhari Marriage is meant to be a bond of peace, not a prison of silence. Choice in life is never a […]
CJ calls for greater representation of women in legal profession
Kashmir Advocates Association to induct five women into executive body Srinagar, Oct 10: Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, on Saturday called for greater participation of women in the legal profession and urged judicial institutions to embrace technology to meet changing societal expectations. Addressing a […]
Money, Morality, and Mindset
True prosperity cannot be measured solely by financial capital or material assets. To understand genuine well-being, we must examine how ethical values, mental contentment, and institutional equity shape human abundance. By Abid Hussain Rather In contemporary global discourse, the concepts of wealth and poverty are almost universally framed around financial capital, accumulated assets, and material […]
The Dranga Network
Guarding the treacherous alpine gateways of Kashmir, these fortified stations formed an unyielding first line of defense. By leveraging rugged chokepoints, small frontier garrisons successfully turned back massive invading forces and secured the kingdom. By Dr. Zahid Iqbal Sheikh The mountainous geography of Kashmir has long dictated the political, military, and administrative destiny of its […]
The Waters of Trehgam
In an ancient northern village, a calm spring mirrors a temple and a mosque side by side without prejudice. As returning Pandits embrace long-parted Muslim neighbors, decades of rupture dissolve into shared memory. By Khursheed Dar There was a time when Kashmir was not measured or fractured by the names of its communities. Muslims and […]
Chochvor: A Taste of Kashmiri Tradition
Deeply rooted in Central Asian baking traditions, the sesame-crusted Chochvor remains an enduring symbol of Kashmiriyat. While modernity reshapes the Valley, this humble tandoori loaf still brings communities together over morning tea. By Manzoor Akash In the bustling streets and meandering alleys of Kashmir, amidst the relentless clamour of modernity, there exists an enduring relic […]
Lieutenant Governor chairs 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
Lieutenant Governor chairs 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Five Temples constructed by the Board in Reasi to be dedicated to public in the month of July, 2025 Katra, June 24: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha chaired the historic 75th Meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB), at Spiritual Growth […]
Reaping What We Forgot
Halshri was more than an agricultural task—it was a movement of resilience and togetherness. Now, it’s a memory. But perhaps not forever. By Manzoor Akash A vast and invaluable part of Kashmir’s cultural heritage—interwoven with the threads of ancient customs, vibrant rituals, and collective memory—is quietly fading before our eyes. This living legacy, once the […]
Frozen Flame of the Divine
It is not an idol, but a transmission. Not a sculpture, but the breath of eternity clothed in ice. The Ice Linga of Amarnath asks for no offerings—only remembrance. By Satish Mahaldar High in the Himalayas, where the air thins and time slows to a breathless hush, lies a mystery not carved but […]