“Indo-Pacific region has become the most important centre of world politics, the global economy, maritime trade, technological competition, and strategic balance.” Dr. Noour Ali Zehgeer Globally, the Indian Prime Minister’s six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6-11, 2026, which has drawn the world’s attention, is not just a diplomatic visit to…
Maharaja Hari Singh and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah: Two Architects of Modern Jammu & Kashmir Khurshid Ahmad Akhoon History is rarely shaped by a single individual. It is written by different personalities responding to the demands of their time. Some build institutions that give a state its strength; others awaken the political consciousness of its people….
Finding the Middle Path in a Polarized Debate Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili A short video recently went viral in Kashmir. A schoolboy, standing before television cameras, talking about the education minister over the absence of adequate cooling arrangements in schools. Within hours, Kashmir had split into two irreconcilable camps. One hailed a schoolboy as the…
The Foundation of Faith, Noble Character, and Success in This World and the Hereafter Mohammad Younis Bhat (Zahid) All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his family, his companions, and all those who follow his guidance until the Day…
Why Wide Reading Builds Depth in Journalism Gowher Bhat“Before the pen writes, before the camera captures, and before the microphone speaks, there is something quieter that shapes the journalist: the habit of reading widely.” Journalism is often seen as a profession of action. A reporter moves through the world, gathers facts, asks questions, writes stories,…
