Many of us boast of having hundreds, even thousands, of “friends.” But when tested by adversity, how many remain? How many will cross the digital divide into real-world empathy and presence? Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Never in history have human beings been so connected—yet so lonely. A generation ago, the word “friend” carried weight, warmth,…
In the bosom of the Himalayas lies Kashmir, a land celebrated for its breathtaking allure yet burdened by intricate realities. Though its resplendent vistas have justly earned it the sobriquet “Paradise on Earth,” the region has simultaneously been scarred by conflict and discord. Amidst these formidable trials, a disquieting trend has surfaced: a proclivity towards…
Dr Umer Iqbal The internet hums back to life, yet floodwaters still refuse to retreat from people’s homes. Screens glow again, but living rooms remain submerged. It is a reminder, stark and wet, that while wires can be repaired in hours, wounds inflicted upon nature linger for years. We lived through the 2014 floods. We…
Peerzada Masarat Shah In Jammu and Kashmir, education has rarely been a quiet, neutral space for learning. Instead, schools have become battlegrounds where politics, ideology, and power overshadow blackboards and textbooks. The latest episode in this long-running drama is the government’s decision to take over 215 schools run by the Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT). On the…
One has to be an enlightened consumer. This is the only way to escape from the clutches of profiteers. Sajjad BazazThe frozen meat scandal has once again exposed that profiteering continues to plague our business environment in different layers. The way business is practiced in our region (J&K) cuffs largely of dishonesty and can easily…
