Op-Ed

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 […]

By Sardar Nasir Ali Khan The shocking revelation of rotten mutton in Kashmir has left people disturbed and distrustful. For families, the simple act of dining out now feels risky, and the sense of safety that food should bring has been shaken. Trust, once broken, is never easy to rebuild and that is the greatest […]

A grandmother’s haunting tale of a mother’s love gone wrong—where silence, not cruelty, became the seed of tragedy By Syed Majid Gilani Growing up in the warm embrace of a tightly-knit community, I was fortunate to be surrounded by a circle of family members, neighbors, and relatives who deeply valued the timeless tradition of storytelling. […]

In an era dominated by screens and speed, the quiet, consistent presence of parents remains the most powerful influence on a child’s life. This story explores how love, values, and daily moments at home quietly shape the leaders, thinkers, and dreamers of tomorrow By Mool Raj In today’s fast-moving world, where technology and social change […]