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 […]
Op-Ed
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 […]
The Invisible Threat
By Chasfeeda Shah The recent car bomb blast in Delhi wasn’t just another act of violence—it was a chilling reminder that terrorism is mutating. The familiar image of armed terrorists hiding in shadows has given way to something more insidious: white-collar terrorism. This new breed wears ties instead of camouflage, works behind desks instead of […]
Is This Man Enough?
In a world that praises strength but punishes vulnerability, men are breaking under the weight of their silence. This story unpacks what it truly means to be “man enough.” By Tamana Ajaz It was 3:21 a.m. when I first glimpsed the fragile heart of manhood. I was eight years old, traveling from Srinagar to Shopian […]
Mind Matters
By Chasfeeda Shah Amid the picturesque beauty of Jammu and Kashmir lies a silent crisis that afflicts minds and hearts. The growing number of people seeking psychiatric help marks both a warning and a glimmer of hope. With over 2.7 lakh patients treated at GMC Anantnag in the past five years and nearly two lakh […]
Kashmir’s Highway Woes Return Each Harvest
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 […]
Highway of Rot
By Chasfeeda Shah Kashmir’s apple harvest this year was meant to be a season of recovery. The orchards of Shopian, Sopore, Baramulla, and Pulwama had yielded a bumper crop, promising long-awaited relief to thousands of growers after years of economic uncertainty. Instead, the valley has been plunged into one of its worst agricultural crises in […]
Mutton Rot in Kashmir: A Crisis of Trust, A Call for Responsibility
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 […]
The Cost of a Mother’s Silence
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. […]
Parenting: The First Classroom
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 […]