True champions rarely emerge solely from elite academies; they are discovered in small towns, neighbourhoods, and local clubs, where academies later refine their raw talent: LG Sinha Srinagar, April 25: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today addressed national ‘Chintan Shivir’ on Sports at Srinagar. The three-day event organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports […]
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The Land of Scholars and Stalled Dreams
Known for producing some of Asia’s most brilliant minds and housing rare wooden architectural treasures, Lolab Valley is a cultural powerhouse currently stifled by geography. By Qysar Ul Islam Shah The verdant stretches of the Lolab Valley in North Kashmir represent one of the most striking paradoxes of the Himalayan region. Characterized by an expansive, […]
Medics in Terror Plot
It began with threatening posters, but the SIA uncovered a ‘psychological smoke-screen.’ Inside the investigation that dismantled a sophisticated medical cell: how doctors allegedly used their university access to plot the revival of an al-Qaeda affiliate, stocking precursors for a deadly TATP explosive. By Ajaz Rashid The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir filed a comprehensive […]
The Fight for a Drug-Free J&K
For decades, the shadows haunting Jammu and Kashmir were defined by cross-border terrorism. Today, however, a more insidious enemy, one that strikes at the hearth of every household has taken center stage: the drug menace. Recognizing this existential threat, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent launch of the “Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan” is not just […]
The Little Bridegroom
From the vibrant melodies of Wanwun to the modern clinical theater, explore how Kashmir’s sacred rite of Khatanhal has evolved. This is the story of the “little bridegroom” and a tradition that remains the heartbeat of the Valley’s cultural identity. By Manzoor Akash In the heart of Kashmir, the religious practice of circumcision, known locally […]
Gender Justice 2.0
True gender justice requires more than just changing laws; it requires a revision of conscience. By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander The transition from token celebrations and one-sided empowerment toward a shared, reciprocal ethic of gender justice represents the most significant intellectual shift of our time. Every year, on the 8th of March, the world […]
J&K’s Zero Tolerance
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has signaled a definitive shift in its security paradigm, moving from a defensive posture to an aggressive, multi-pronged strategy aimed at making the Union Territory entirely terror-free. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and DGP Nalin Prabhat, addressing a passing out parade of 430 recruits at STC Talwara, underscored that the safety […]
The Science of Survival
From the primitive era of pit-dwellers to the contemporary age of automated climate control, the Kashmiri people have engineered a sophisticated survivalist culture to counter some of the harshest winters in the Indian subcontinent By Zahid Iqbal Sheikh The old adage that necessity is the mother of invention finds its most literal expression in the […]
LG Graces ‘Big Impact Awards’ in Jammu
Through sweeping reforms, Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fostered an ecosystem where India evolves from consumer to creator: LG Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday called upon the entrepreneurs and distinguished personalities from diverse fields to channel their resolve to elevate diverse sectors in Jammu & Kashmir, rendering them more robust and humane. “In […]
The Women Mystics of the Valley
While formal histories often remain silent, the female Rishis of the Valley were more than mere disciples. They were seekers and transmitters of a localized faith that favored ethical living over institutional power. By Khursheed Dar The spiritual history of Kashmir is often told through the grand narratives of its male saints and the architecture […]