We often obsess over price tags, yet we ignore the invisible ledger of our lives. Whether it’s the career you didn’t pursue or the health you’re trading for convenience, every “yes” is a “no” to something else. By Mursaleen Bashir Every choice buys something and costs something. The wiser we become at recognizing the hidden […]
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Developed in Dust
We call it ‘disruption.’ The market calls it ‘efficiency.’ But for the man standing in the debris of his own career, it is simply survival. A look at what happens when a profession becomes a smartphone feature. By Umar Farooq The sound of construction is rarely gentle; it is an aggressive, dissonant symphony that feels […]
The Legend of Raheem Kak
Journey back to a time when Sundays were for ghost stories, business was done with a handful of rice, and life moved at the gentle pace of Raheem Kak’s walking stick. A heartwarming ode to the simplicity we’ve lost. By Mudasir koul In the quiet shadows of the hills, where the morning mist often lingered […]
The Loneliness We Built Ourselves
From shared meals to silent hallways, this is the story of how communities dissolved into strangers. By Abid Hussain Rather There was a time—close enough to remember, distant enough to ache for—when life unfolded in the open, stitched together by neighbours who lived not just beside one another but with one another. In the neighbourhoods […]
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 […]
Srinagar’s Harissa Wans
Imagine the scent of slow-cooked mutton, the sizzle of hot mustard oil, and the warmth of a freshly baked Girda. Harissa isn’t just a dish; it’s a morning ritual that brings the community together in the pre-dawn frost. By Manzoor Akash When the frost of Chillaikalan—the harshest forty-day period of the Kashmiri winter—tightens its grip […]
The Pahalgam Chargesheet
By Chasfeeda Shah The 1,597-page chargesheet filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) this month stands as a powerful testament to India’s unwavering commitment to justice and national security. By meticulously documenting the terror strikes in the Pahalgam region earlier this year—specifically the targeted attacks on tourists and non-locals—the NIA has not only built a […]
Reviving Kashmir’s Reading Culture
From domestic libraries to the idea of a “Living Library,” Ishfaq Manzoor is pushing Kashmir to rediscover the joy of books. In an era when the swipe of a screen has become more familiar than the rustle of a turning page, one young professional in Kashmir is quietly attempting a cultural reset. Ishfaq Manzoor—writer, researcher, […]
Social media claims on JKPSC exam misleading: Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Dec 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday clarified that recent social media posts regarding the Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) examination are misleading. He said that the file received by Lok Bhavan on December 2, 2025, was specifically related to age relaxation. “Despite a lapse of four days, Lok Bhavan did […]
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 […]