Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerAn Apple a day keeps Doctor away. In this era, Kashmiri Apples keep the Economy away, just because Government of India (GOI) wants to please Uncle SAM. For decades, Kashmir’s apple industry has been the pride of India’s horticulture sector, providing livelihoods to over 3.5 lakh families and contributing significantly to the…
Sajjad BazazWorld Consumer Rights Day was observed globally on March 15 to raise awareness about consumer protection and consumer rights. Even as the Day is observed to ensure that consumers are not exposed to commercial exploitation or injustice, the consumer’s rights continue to be compromised easily. Consumers raising voices against exploitation of their basic rights…
If the reservation system is to uphold justice and equity, it must be restructured to serve all communities fairly, without regional discrimination. Peerzada MasaratThe recent data on category certificate issuance in Jammu and Kashmir has ignited a crucial debate on equity and access to opportunities. The statistics, covering the period from April 1, 2023, reveal…
Mushtaq Bala Every year on March 15, the global community observes World Consumer Rights Day, a day dedicated to promoting consumer rights and raising awareness about fair trade practices, product safety, and ethical business conduct. The occasion marks an opportunity to reflect on the challenges consumers face and the measures needed to ensure their protection….
Gowher Bhat The job doesn’t exist. That’s the hard truth, the one no one says out loud.Every morning, you rise before the sun, iron your best shirt, and clutch that folder of certificates like a lifeline—proof that you did everything right. You step out into the cold, into a world that doesn’t seem to have…
