BY THE WAY: Hookups – The Snack That Leaves You Starving Again

Marriage lets people be themselves—goofy, experimental, or raw—without fear of being abandoned. The connection is deeper because it is consistent and built over time. Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer Let’s be honest: in today’s “do whatever feels good” culture, marriage often seems like a relic—boring, restrictive, and unnecessary. Why commit when dating apps, late-night DMs, and…

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DATELINE: The Unheard Call of Iqbal – Awakening a Sleeping Soul

May we not just celebrate Iqbal in memory, but embody his message — of selfhood, service, and strength. Peerzada Masarat Shah “اٹھا میں مدرسہ و خانقاہ سے غم ناکنہ زندگی نہ محبت ،نہ معرفت نہ نگاہ” These lines from Allama Muhammad Iqbal echo a cry that feels just as piercing today as it did nearly…

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Redefining Development: The Need for Revenue-Generating Initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir

Mushtaq Bala Jammu and Kashmir stands at a defining moment in its developmental journey. The Union Territory, endowed with natural beauty, cultural heritage, and human potential, must now move beyond dependency on government employment and subsidies toward self-sustaining, revenue-generating models that empower its people and enrich its identity. The time has come to create opportunities…

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Vande Mataram – the first proclamation of cultural nationalism, writes Union Home Minister Amit Shah

PM Modi shares HM Amit Shah’s article written on Vande Mataram STC NEWS MONITORING DESKSTINAGAR, NOVEMBER 08 (STC): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared the article written by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.In a social media post, Modi said that the article highlights how Vande Mataram became a dawn-song…

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