A sobering reality has laid bare the structural decay of the public education framework in Jammu and Kashmir. Official data presented recently in the Legislative Assembly reveals that since 2022, nearly 3,200 government schools have operated with fewer than ten students or none at all. More troubling still is the profound administrative paralysis it exposes: […]
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Inside Sanjay Pandita’s Saffron Winds
Sanjay Pandita’s debut anthology transforms the vivid landscapes of Kashmir into an emotional bridge between a remembered past and the lived present. Through 125 deeply personal poems, the collection captures a displaced soul finding timeless sanctuary in the geography of home. By Manzoor Akash Poetry succeeds when it transforms personal experience into universal emotion, a […]
The Unbelievable True Story of Qadir Ganderbali
From chasing down a notorious trans-border bandit in the snows of Gulmarg to being requested by Washington after the JFK assassination, his career reads like a spy thriller. But in the arena of mid-twentieth-century Kashmir, his actual achievements were eventually eclipsed by the ghost of his own legend. By Ajaz Rashid In the volatile theatre […]
The 14-Year-Old Philosopher
How Sheeba Ashraf Became the Youngest Author of Kashmir’s Literary Heartland By Rayees Ahmad Kumar South Kashmir’s Anantnag district has long been celebrated for its postcard-perfect landscapes. Its winding rivers, pine-forested valleys, and half a dozen enchanting health resorts like Pahalgam and Kokernag have historically served as a muse for generations of thinkers. Over the […]
Verse, Virtue, and Vision
Born into a lineage of spiritual brilliance, Farhat Gilani spent his life weaving together faith, poetry, and relationships. A personal tribute to a man whose words continue to offer solace. By Syed Majid Gilani Inside the hallowed silence of the shrine of Hazrat Syed Mirakh Shah Kashani (RA) in Shalimar, the air carries a weight […]
The Hidden Paradise of Lolab
Lolab’s true wealth lies not in its soil, but in the towering intellectual giants it has gifted to the world. Foremost among them is Hazrat Allama Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri, whose profound contributions fundamentally reshaped Islamic scholarship across South Asia. Dr Syed Ubaid Bukhari “Pani tere chashmon ka tarapta hua seemaab Murghan-e-sahar teri fazaon mein […]
Hyper-Skimming and Text Phobia
Sustained engagement with dense, complex texts is being replaced by a preference for bullet points and captions. This shift is noticeably weakening critical reading comprehension and compromising formal writing proficiency. By Dr Aqib The digital landscape for the modern student is no longer defined by the occasional Google search or a casual scroll through social […]
Rafiabad’s Quiet Hero
Born into a world of silence, Mohammad Sultan Mir has refused to let his speech and hearing impairments dictate his destiny. Through freezing winters and scorching summers, his seasonal hustle in Rafiabad stands as a powerful testament to the dignity of honest labor. By Manzoor Akash Colin Powell once observed that a dream does not […]
Leading by Example on Energy
In an era where geopolitical volatility in West Asia heavily dictates global economic weather, India’s vulnerabilities as a major crude importer are frequently laid bare. Rising crude prices and a strained rupee place direct pressure on foreign exchange reserves. It is against this turbulent macroeconomic backdrop that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent, urgent appeal for […]
A Masterpiece Reimagined
Manohar Shyam Joshi’s ‘Kyap’ Finds a New Voice in Kashmiri By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Manohar Shyam Joshi was a titan of Hindi letters whose influence stretched from the rugged hills of Almora to the living rooms of millions across India. Born into the family of a distinguished educationist and musicologist, Joshi carried forward a legacy […]