Pushing children before they are ready does more harm than good. Gowher Bhat Muskaan sits at the kitchen table with a pencil that does not quite belong to her hand. She grips it, then loosens it, then grips it again. The line she draws wavers and breaks. The paper crinkles under the pressure. Her feet…
Noour Ali Zehgeer India’s cement pricing paradox has a bitter twist: despite the landmark GST reduction from 28% to 18% in September 2025, a reform that should have delivered ₹30-40 relief per bag—cement prices remain stubbornly elevated at ₹334 per 50kg bag as of December 2025. That’s 67% above the pre-pandemic baseline of ₹200. Walk…
Can Minister of Health take a call with surprise visit to Casulaity departments? Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Emergency departments are not merely hospital entry points; they are the moral barometers of a healthcare system. How a system treats its sickest, most vulnerable patients—often at the worst moments of their lives—reveals whether healthcare is truly organised…
Ahmad Ayaz Snowfall in Kashmir has a direct impact on the road connectivity. During the snowfall, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway becomes immediate casualty and is closed for traffic. Even the flights get cancelled, leaving the Valley effectively stranded. To be precise, every winter, Kashmir is reminded – yet again – of a harsh and uncomfortable…
The manner in which societies care for their elderly today will shape the moral and social fabric of future generations. Mohammad Hanief Caring for elderly parents is one of the most profound responsibilities faced by families and societies today. It is a subject that goes beyond private homes and enters the public domain, touching upon…
