The stethoscope was meant to listen to heartbeats — not silence them. Let us ensure that those who wear it do so with conscience, not commerce. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer In a world already reeling from chaos, we often find our last refuge in the hands of those who heal. Doctors — the so-called saviours…
Strong alumni engagement can transform the region’s academic future by linking experience with aspiration and excellence with opportunity. Mohammad Hanief Education has long held a sacred place in the social and cultural fabric of Jammu and Kashmir. For generations, it has symbolized hope, dignity, and empowerment. Yet, despite the region’s proud intellectual traditions, the education…
Sajjad Bazaz On November 16, 2009, Kashmir lost one of its finest journalists; the Editor of the popular Urdu daily Srinagar Times, Sofi Ghulam Mohammed. He was 77 when he breathed his last. One of the pioneers in Journalism, particularly Urdu Journalism, Sofi enjoyed an illustrious career as a journalist since 1960 when he joined…
Transparency and accountability strengthens trust and reinforces an institution’s commitment to zero tolerance to protect patients, support doctors, and prevent tragedies. Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Why must transparency become the new pillar of healthcare? This question always baffles me. Nothing wounds the human spirit more deeply than the loss of a child like little Ahmad….
The origin of child labour being an act of ‘exploitation’ has graduated into a ‘compulsion’ where a working child has now assumed the status of a most important bread-earner for the family. Sajjad BazazEven as Children’s Day (November 14) is celebrated to honour children’s rights and raise awareness about their well-being and education in India,…
