TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN KASHMIR: More a discipline crisis than a road capacity problem
Until discipline becomes as important as infrastructure, traffic congestion will continue to challenge daily life across the Valley. Ahmad Ayaz Traffic congestion has emerged as one of the most persistent public concerns in Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar and its surrounding areas. Every day, thousands of commuters lose valuable time while navigating traffic jams that have…
FRIDAY SERMON: Muharram – Virtues, History, Islamic Teachings, and Our Responsibilities
Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months that Allah has declared as months of honor and sanctity. Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve months in the Book of Allah from the day He…
US Ambassador Sergio Gor calls on Amit Shah, discuss strategies to combat terrorism
STC NEWS DESKNEW DELHI, JUNE 18 (STC): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah today. Discussions on combating terror, drugs and border security came up during the meeting.In a post on X, Gor said, “Had an excellent meeting with Honorable Home Minister @AmitShah.”“We had a fruitful discussion on enhancing…
Indian professionals working in Britain to benefit from India-UK social security pact
STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, JUNE 18 (STC): About 90-95 per cent of Indian professionals employed by Indian companies operating in the UK would benefit from the social security agreement between the two countries, a move that will reduce costs for firms and enhance the competitiveness of Indian service providers in the British market, reports…
The Power of Mind: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
If your mind can create fear out of uncertainty, it can create hope out of possibility. Choose wisely. Gowher Bhat Few things shape our lives more profoundly than the stories we tell ourselves. Long before events unfold in the outside world, they take shape within the private landscape of the mind. We imagine conversations before…
