Parents play a crucial role in shaping a child’s future, but when does support become control? Striking the right balance is key to raising independent, self-reliant individuals. By Tamana Ajaz Growing up is all about moving from relying on others to standing on your own two feet. As kids, we live in a world with […]
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Kashmir’s Healing Hands of the Past
Long before healthcare became a priority in Kashmir, self-taught healers used ancient remedies to cure fractures, infections, and even childbirth complications. Their legacy still lingers in the valley’s collective memory. By Manzoor Akash There was a time when the Kashmir Valley had a severe shortage of doctors, and hospitals were scarcely known, let alone frequently […]
The Storyteller: A Battle Between Art and Capitalism
A gripping exploration of art, capitalism, and creative ownership, The Storyteller masterfully brings Satyajit Ray’s vision to life. By Kalpana Pandey Based on Satyajit Ray’s short story “Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro,” Ananth Mahadevan’s 2025 film The Storyteller delves into the timeless conflict between authentic labor and monetary gain. The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of […]
Kashmir’s Peaks in Peril
By Chasfeeda Shah The breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, long admired for their snow-capped peaks and serene valleys, are under serious environmental threat. The surge in adventure tourism has brought with it an unintended consequence—rising pollution that now endangers the region’s delicate ecosystem. If left unchecked, this trend could have dire consequences for Kashmir’s climate, water […]
Thyroid Adenomas: Benign or Malignant?
Differentiating between adenomas and carcinomas is crucial for treatment. The latest diagnostic techniques and why some nodules require urgent attention. Dr. T Vishnu Murthy Adenomas are abnormal growths of thyroid tissue characterized by a uniform histologic pattern. These growths are typically enclosed by a capsule composed of fibrous tissue or compressed normal thyroid cells. They […]
J&K Celebrates Unani Day 2025 with Grand Event
Jammu & Kashmir celebrated Unani Day 2025 with great enthusiasm, reaffirming its commitment to integrating traditional medicine into modern healthcare. Experts and officials gathered to highlight the growing impact of Unani practices in public health. By Arshid Dar The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir marked Unani Day 2025 with great enthusiasm, commemorating the birth […]
Hope for Survival
A new Russian mRNA cancer vaccine is nearing clinical use, offering a personalized approach with fewer side effects while training the immune system to target and destroy tumors—a potential game-changer in cancer treatment. By Tauheed Ahmad Russian scientists are on the cusp of a groundbreaking achievement in the fight against cancer. The Gamaleya Research Institute […]
Skyview By Empyrean Wins FICCI Excellence Award for Its World-Class Gondola
The 2nd FICCI Award for Excellence in Maintenance Systems recognised the best practises and robust system of plant maintenance implemented by Skyview by Empyrean in its Ropeway connecting Jammu’s Sanget valley to Patnitop. New Delhi: Skyview by Empyrean, a mountain harbour that seamlessly blends adventure, luxury, nature and hospitality in Jammu’s Sanget valley, has won […]
Kashmir’s Forgotten Yaarbals
Yaarbals were not just geographical features in the landscape of Kashmir; they were the very soul of the community. As time has passed, they have slowly disappeared, leaving behind a legacy of rich social, cultural, and spiritual importance. By Khursheed Dar In the peaceful surroundings of Kashmir’s calm waters, Yaarbals used to be lively places […]
Trapped Between Two Homes
A young woman’s journey into marriage often begins with dreams of love and companionship, only to unravel into a reality of unmet expectations, isolation, and unrelenting pressures. This is her story. By Farhana binti Hamid The profound pain and suffering a young woman endures as she transitions from her parents’ home into marriage is a […]