Social work isn’t about charity—it’s about change. And real change doesn’t come with a filter or a likes counter. Bhat Shaheen In a world where social media validation counts more than professional credentials, the term “social worker” has undergone a stunning transformation. Once associated with rigorous academic training, ethical standards, and community-based interventions, it now…
Peerzada Masrat Shah In Kashmir, where snow-draped peaks cradle valleys steeped in the aroma of kehwa, a peculiar tradition thrives alongside the region’s storied poetry and politics. It’s called Dapaan—a deceptively simple Kashmiri word meaning “they say.” But who are they? No one knows. Yet, their whispers shape narratives, spark panics, and, occasionally, rewrite reality…
A Mindset Forged in Uncertainty OR Indecisiveness. DR. FIAZ MAQBOOL FAZILI It’s a topic I didn’t want to address—a story I preferred previously not to revisit. But after witnessing frenzied scenes where we the Kashmiris tend to overreact in certain situations, I feel compelled to speak up on people scrambling at gas stations, crowding grocery…
The Invisible Force That Shapes Our Lives Gowhar BhatEmotions are the quiet forces that shape us. You can’t see them, but they’re there. Like the wind through the trees, they shift the direction of things. They guide us, move us, sometimes undo us. Sometimes they lift us.You wake up in the morning. Maybe there’s a…
Dr. Umer Iqbal The specter of unemployment continues to haunt the youth of Kashmir, casting a long shadow over the dreams and aspirations of an entire generation. Despite academic achievements and increasing literacy rates, the gap between education and employability remains disturbingly wide. Today, a substantial number of young graduates and postgraduates are finding themselves…
