For nearly eight decades, Radio Kashmir stood as a sentinel of the frontiers and a custodian of culture. Dr Rajesh Bhat As July 1, 2026 approaches, few institutions in Jammu and Kashmir embody the story of independent India’s resilience, cultural plurality and strategic foresight as profoundly as Radio Kashmir. On that day, the institution would…
The Reality of This World and the Success of the Hereafter Mohammad younis Bhat (Zahid) Allah Almighty has blessed human beings with countless favors, but among the greatest of these blessings is “intellect.” Intellect enables a person to think, understand, and distinguish between right and wrong. However, intellect alone is not sufficient. Along with it,…
“A nation progresses when experience illuminates the path, but allows the next generation to walk it.” Anil Kumar Sharma In India, the increasing practice of appointing retired bureaucrats to commissions, regulatory bodies, advisory boards, tribunals, and government institutions after their superannuation has become a subject of growing public debate. While governments often justify such appointments…
“Read widely, read thoughtfully, and above all, read for the joy of it.”Gowher Bhat Long before smartphones, social media, and endless digital content competed for our attention, Virginia Woolf understood something profound about books. Reading is not simply a hobby or a way to pass time. It is one of the most creative and rewarding…
Diplomacy, mediation, and confidence-building measures can provide a lasting solution to this crisis. Such complex problems cannot be resolved solely through military force. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer The breakdown of the Iran-Israel ceasefire has immediately triggered a surge in oil prices, trade uncertainty, regional instability, and fears of a world war, a growing threat to…
