FRIDAY FOCUS: Kashmir Doesn’t Need Another Lecture. It Needs a Mirror
Kashmir’s Biggest Question: Log Kya Kahenge — Ya, Allah Kya Kahega? The Uncomfortable Question We Have Forgotten to Ask. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Kashmir has a strange contradiction. We are deeply concerned about ‘what people (relatives, neighbours, the mohalla, or social media say, whisper, or post behind our backs) will say?’ But strangely unconcerned about…
FRIDAY SERMON: Foresight, Reflection, Wisdom and Insight in the Holy Qur’an
“This is a blessed Book which We have revealed to you, so that they may reflect upon its verses, and that people of understanding may take heed.”(Qur’an 38:29) Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) The Qur’an is not merely a book of worship or law. It is a complete guide for developing the human mind, heart, character,…
Wular: The Lifeline of Kashmir’s Water System
Survival of Kashmir’s water bodies is ultimately the survival of Kashmir itself Dr. Touseef BhattKashmir is often described through its mountains, gardens and rivers, but its real ecological strength lies in a far more interconnected system—the network of lakes, wetlands, marshes, channels and the Jhelum River. At the heart of this system stands Wular Lake,…
Centre asks J&K to strengthen preparedness for GLOF, avalanche risks
STC NEWS DESKNEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 03 (STC): The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen its preparedness for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches. The authorities have been directed to improve early-warning systems and ensure timely evacuation from vulnerable areas.The directions came during a high-level meeting chaired by Union…
The Season That Teaches Us to Let Go
A leaf can fall after giving shade for an entire season. A chapter can close after giving us something we will carry for years. Gowher Bhat Autumn arrives quietly, almost as if it does not want to disturb us. The leaves begin to change colour, the air turns cooler, and the days slowly become shorter….
