Leadership, Governance, and the Imperative of Institutional Renewal Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Large public healthcare institutions are shaped less by episodic decisions than by the leadership systems that translate policy into daily clinical and academic practice. The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Jammu and Kashmir’s apex tertiary-care and academic institution, offers an instructive case…
If snowfall patterns remain favourable and infrastructure and safety measures continue to improve, the winter of 2025–26 could emerge as one of the most rewarding seasons in recent years. Mohammad Hanief As winter tightens its grip across Jammu and Kashmir, the Valley is once again undergoing its familiar seasonal transformation. Mornings now break through dense…
“Admitting a mistake is not weakness – it is the strength of faith.” Mohammad younis Bhat (Zahid) Arrogance, pride, and ego referred to in Arabic as Takabbur, Guroor, and Ana — are among the most destructive traits a human being can possess. These traits are not mere personality flaws; in Islamic teachings, they are considered…
Straight Talk Communications Star Columnist, Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili, who is a renowned healthcare policy analyst, clinical auditor, and certified professional in healthcare quality standards, tracks down the journey of SKIMS since its inception in 1984 to 2025. “Medicine is not a trade; it is a calling where the physician not only thinks with his…
If a sentence stays with someone longer than expected, that is enough. Every story, every paragraph, every sentence is a small offering, an attempt to communicate honestly, and that is enough. Gowher Bhat I did not grow up wanting to be famous. I grew up wanting to read. Books entered my life quietly, persistently, and…
