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 […]
Op-Ed
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 […]
Lessons from GMC Jammu
By Chasfeeda Shah On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, while the rest of the nation prepared for celebrations, the emergency wing of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu was fighting a different battle. Ambulance sirens pierced the night, carrying victims of the devastating cloudburst in Kishtwar’s Chasoti village. What followed was not just a […]
A New Chapter in J&K
By Chasfeeda Shah In a powerful and poignant moment for Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has finally taken a significant step towards acknowledging and supporting the silent sufferers of the region’s decades-long insurgency. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s recent gesture of handing over appointment letters to the next of kin (NoKs) of civilians killed in terror […]
The Train to Tomorrow
By Chasfeeda Shah June 6, 2025, will go down as a historic milestone in India’s modern development story—etched into the rails that now connect the heart of Kashmir to the rest of the nation. With the formal inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), Prime Minister Narendra Modi did more than flag off a train; […]
Truth on Trial
Truth on Trial
Baisaran to Bahawalpur
Baisaran to Bahawalpur
The Kasaba’s Grace
The Kasaba, a symbol of grace and dignity, is disappearing from Kashmir’s streets. But in a moment of reflection, one woman’s legacy reminds us of a shared heritage that transcends generations and divides. By Khursheed Dar It was one of those quiet autumn afternoons when the chinar leaves had just begun their graceful descent—rust-red and […]
India’s Sleep Crisis
The 8th Edition of the Wakefit Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2025 Highlights the Nation’s Sleep Deficit By Anisha Singh National Release, March 2025 – As World Sleep Day 2025 approaches, a new survey underscores a pressing issue plaguing millions across India: the persistent struggle for quality sleep. The 8th edition of the Wakefit Great Indian […]