Gowher Bhat These days, life moves fast. Too fast. People are overwhelmed—racing between responsibilities, deadlines, expectations, and quiet burdens they carry inside. The world is louder than ever, but inside, many are silent. Tired. Anxious. Worn out.Mental health, once a taboo, is now part of the public conversation. We see campaigns, awareness weeks, hashtags, therapy…
Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerAn indoor sport like chess which was enjoyed by rulers and poets since centuries is now a political issue for progressive countries. Old days friendship was defined by have a game of chess with Hooka. Who would have predicted then that Islamic nation will ban this game for unknown reasons. In an…
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…
