Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerIt Sounds Like Myth today. Once known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is now gaining another identity—one built on addiction, crime, and despair. Instead of fostering a generation of thinkers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, we are producing addicts, criminals, and broken families. And while the government loves to make grand…
Sajjad BazazSome time back, in a private discussion on fast changing habits with an educationist friend, we debated book reading culture losing its space to internet-based platforms. As we were busy pitching our opinions on the subject, one thing surfaced during the discussion that book writing, especially in the context of Kashmir, is gaining momentum…
Peerzada Masarat Shah Fraud with a feel-good factor is often the most resilient kind. It is affordable, easily digestible, and deeply ingrained in the minds of those who seek solace over substance. The world has seen countless such figures, but nowhere is their presence more intriguing than in the realm of spirituality—where faith meets commerce,…
Sajjad BazazIncome tax sops announced in the Union Budget 2025 have raised enthusiasm among the general public, especially the salaried class. Among other things, the proposal to rationalise Tax Collection at Source (TCS) is also exciting.Tax Collection at Source is an advance tax which is collected at the time of transactions including sale of goods…
Dr. Noour Ali ZehgeerThe Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has recently cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, making 25 modifications across 14 sections. Chaired by Jagadambika Pal, the committee assures that the process was “transparent and democratic.” However, opposition voices and religious leaders argue that the bill contradicts the government’s oft-repeated slogan of “one nation, one…
