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: […]
Op-Ed
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 […]
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 […]
Beyond the Blue Line
From the constant hum of life-support systems to the rare sight of sprites dancing above storm clouds, life in orbit reveals a planet that is far more kinetic than it appears from the ground. By Syed Anaiyat Bukharie The narrative of space exploration has long been dominated by cold physics and mechanical precision, but as […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pulpits, Property, and Power
From “heritage politics” to allegations of land grabbing, the Mawa-Hami tussle is more than just a clash of personalities. It exposes a deep fault line in the Valley’s governance, where religious trusts operate as opaque family enterprises and state land becomes collateral damage By Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander In recent weeks, the political and […]
Dismantling VVIP Culture on J&K Roads
Beacon lights fade and barricades thin out as Jammu & Kashmir moves toward reclaiming its roads for the common commuter. By Zulfiqar Alam The silent creep of noise pollution has evolved into one of the most pervasive irritants of modern life, and in Jammu and Kashmir, this auditory assault has found a particularly aggressive voice […]
Energy Autonomy in Kashmir
For years, the narrative of Kashmir’s winter was defined by the struggle for warmth against a backdrop of power deficits. Today, that narrative has been rewritten. Under the visionary leadership of the current administration and the ambitious framework of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Valley is undergoing a historic transition from […]